"G" test index

Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)

TestSpecimen Requirements
G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase)4mL EDTA (purple) or Filter Paper
Galatosemia Screen (for neonates)*
Guthrie-Phenylalanine for PKU
Use Guthrie card - available from lab. Instructions for collection are on the card.
Gamma Globulins
Immunoglobulins A, G & M
10 mL GEL (white / yellow).

Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody*10 mL GEL (white / yellow).
Gastrin*10 mL GEL (white / yellow). Fasting required.
Genital Swab
Gram Stain and / or wet film for Trichomonas
Swab collected onto gel transport medium

Genital Swab
Micro & culture includes wet film, gram stain and culture for aerobic and anaerobic organisms including GC.
Swab collected onto gel transport medium. Do not refrigerate.


Gentamicin levels
Pre dose (trough)
Post dose (peak)
Single specimen



10 mL GEL (white / yellow). Pre-Dose. Note time taken.
10 mL GEL (white / yellow). Post-Dose. To be taken:
- 30 minute after bolus I.V. injection, 15 minutes after completion of I.V. infusion, 60 minutes after I.M. injection. State frequency and dose - 8, 12 or 24 hourly
GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)10 mL GEL (white / yellow).
Glandular Fever (I.M) Screen10 mL GEL (white / yellow).
Gliadin Antibodies (IgG / IgA)*
Coeliac Disease Screen
10 mL GEL (white / yellow).

Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibodies*5-10ml GEL (white / yellow)
Glucose
Fasting specimen
Random specimen (Note time of collection)
2 hrs post prandial

4 mL FLUORIDE OXALATE (grey)
4 mL FLUORIDE OXALATE (grey)
4 mL FLUORIDE OXALATE (grey)
Glucose Screen (Gestational Diabetes Screen)

Glucose test 1 hr post 50g loading dose of glucose. Patient is not required to fast. Please indicate if any variation in dose eg: 75g.
Glucose Tolerance Test (75g load)
2 specimens - Fasting and 2 hour.
Patient must fast overnight, an appointment is necessary. Please indicate if any variation on standard 2 hour test.
Glucose Tolerance Test (Prolonged)
6 specimens - Fasting, 1hr, 2hr, 3hr, 4hr and 5hr
2 mL FLUORIDE OXALATE (grey)

Group and Hold (KIV)
Includes - ABO, Rh (D) & Antibodies
4 mL EDTA (purple) + 10 mL PLAIN (red). Please indicate date / time of operation
Growth Hormone10 mL GEL (white / yellow), separate serum and freeze immediately.
Gonococcal + Chlamydia PCR
Combination test for detection of Neisseria gonorrhoea and Chlamydia trachomatis
1st void urine, urethral or cervical swab or eye swab - DRY SWAB (price is for each or both tests)



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