| Test | Specimen Requirements |
| Haemoglobin | 4mL EDTA (purple) |
| Hb Analysis - for thalassaemia | 4 ml EDTA (purple) |
| Haemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Glycosylated Hb | 4mL EDTA (purple) |
| Haemochromatosis Gene Studies (HFE Gene)* | 4 ml EDTA (purple) |
| Hair or Nail Analysis For Trace Metals* (Arsenic and Mercury) | 10 mg Hair or Nail (1/2 MSU jar) |
| Hams Test (sucrose lysis screen) | 8 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green) |
| Haptoglobin* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| HCG (Pregnancy Test) Urine Serum (Qualitative) Serum (Quantitative) | Random urine sample. 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| HDL Cholesterol | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| Heinz Bodies | 4mL EDTA (purple) |
| Helicobacter Antibody (Helicobacter pylori) IgG (Quantitative) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| Helicobacter Urea Breath Test (UBT) | Special Collection Kit. Available from Laboratory |
| Helicobacter Stool Antigen Test* | Fresh Faecal Specimen |
| Hepatitis | |
| Hepatitis A IgG Antibody (HAV IgG) IgM Antibody (HAV IgM) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| Hepatitis B Serology Hep Bs Antigen (HBsAg) Hep Bs Antibody (HBsAb) Hep Bc Total Antibody Hep Bc IgM Antibody Hep Be Antigen Hep Be Antibody Hep B DNA (quantitative assay by PCR) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| Hepatitis C Serology Hep C Antibody | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| Hepatitis C PCR Qualitative detection of HCV RNA | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| Hepatitis C Antibody confirmatory test (RIBA)* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| Hepatitis D Antibodies* Total Antibody | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| Hepatitis E Antibodies* Total Antibody | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| Herpes Simplex Virus (Direct Ag test by PCR) HSV 1 Antigen and/or HSV 2 Antigen differentiation | Swab collected from lesion - dry swab. |
| Herpes Simplex Serology Type 1 (IgG) Type 2 (IgG) Type 1and 2 IgM | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow), May need convalescent specimen |
| Herpes Zoster / Varicella Antibodies* IgG Antibody IgM Antibody | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow), May need convalescent specimen |
| 5 H.I.A.A (Hydroxy-Indole-Acetic-Acid)* | 24 hr urine collection with acid (HCl) added |
| Histopathology | |
| Small Specimen Appendex, Endometrial curettings, Fallopian tubes (price is inclusive for both sides) , Gallbladder, Vas deferens (price is inclusive for both sides), Lymph nodes, Skin biopsies, Prostatic Biopsies (Needle or TRUS-Guided), Single Ovary, Single Tonsil, Cervical Punch or colposcopic biopsies, Gastrointestinal or Tract biopsies. NOTE: If there are additional biopsies/specimens from different sites an additional charge will be imposed for each additional specimen. | Container with 10% buffered formalin are available from the laboratory on request. Specimen must be accompanied with appropriate and relevant clinical data. |
| Medium Specimen Prostatic Chips (TURP) Simple Mastectomy Uterus (without tubes and ovaries) | Container with 10% buffered formalin are available from the laboratory on request. Specimen must be accompanied with appropriate and relevant clinical data. |
| Large Specimen Cervical Cone biopsies, Large/small intestine, Gastrectomy, Mastectomy including axillary lymph nodes, Uterus with tubes and ovaries | Container with 10% buffered formalin are available from the laboratory on request. Specimen must be accompanied with appropriate and relevant clinical data. |
| Large Complex Cases CONTACT THE LABORATORY FOR SPECIFIC CHARGES: E.g.
| Container with 10% buffered formalin are available from the laboratory on request. Specimen must be accompanied with appropriate and relevant clinical data. |
| Second Opinion (Prepared slide) | Local opinion and overseas opinion available - Price may vary |
| Frozen Section (done at Gribbles) | Advance notice is required. Contact the laboratory for specific appointment. |
| Frozen Section (call out fee incl. of first hour) | Advance notice is required. Contact the laboratory for specific appointment. |
| Frozen Section (call out fee, subsequent hour) | Advance notice is required. Contact the laboratory for specific appointment. |
| Immunohistochemistry | Tissue tumour markers. Please contact laboratory for further details |
| Special Stains | Please contact laboratory for further details |
| HIV Confirmation (I/II) Western blot assay | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). Provide full patient details. |
| HIV Screen (AIDS) (HIV I/II Ag/Ab) | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). Provide full patient details. |
| HIV RNA viral load Quantitative measurement of HIV RNA | 2 x 4mL EDTA, separate plasma and freeze immediately. |
| HLA - B27* | 10mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). DO NOT SPIN. Call for appointment first. |
| Homocysteine | 10ml GEL (white / yellow) or 4ml EDTA (purple). Separate serum ASAP. |
| Human Papiloma Virus by PCR* | Cervical Swab (dry) |
| Hydatid Serology* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| Hydroxy-Corticosteroids* | 24 hr urine collection with no additive. |
| 17-Hydroxyprogesterone* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow), separate serum and freeze. Must be collected between 8.00 am and 10.00 am. |
| HTLV (1 & 2) Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus 1&2 Antibodies | 10ml GEL (white / yellow) |