General Screens Click here to see the different general screens that we offer.
Profiles This page covers profiles for antenatal screens, cancer markers, hepatitis and many more.
Individual Test Index - Kindly click the relevant alphabet below to view our list of individual tests.
A | B | C | D | E |
F | G | H | I | J |
K | L | M | N | O |
P | Q | R | S | T |
U | V | W | X | Y |
Z |
Note: Referred tests are marked with an asterisk (*) throughout this section. Kindly call Client Services to obtain the latest information on their availability, specimen requirements, pricing and testing schedule.
"A" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Abscess Swab Micro & culture includes gram stain and culture for Aerobic & Anaerobic organisms |
Swab collected into gel transport medium |
Acetylcholinesterase Receptor Ab* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Activated Protein C Resistance Factor V Leiden |
2 x 4 mL SODIUM CITRATE (blue). Double spin, separate plasma and freeze |
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (A.C.T.H) | 2 x 4 mL EDTA (purple) |
Adenovirus antibodies* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
A.F.B ZN stain & culture for TB (price is for each specimen) Zn stain only Mycobacterium culture identification Mycobacterium sensitivity (first line drugs) Streptomycin Ethamtutol Rifampicin Isoniazid |
collect fresh sputum or early morning urine, on three (3) consecutive days, OR pleural fluid, CSF, swabs, etc. As above Performed from culture Performed from culture |
AFP (Alpha Feto Protein) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
AIDS (HIV) Confirmation HIV I/II Antibodies WESTERN BLOT METHOD |
Fresh sample, single request. 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
AIDS Screen (HIV I/II Ag/Ab) |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Albumin Serum |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Alcohol Blood |
4 mL FLUORIDE OXALATE (grey) |
Aldosterone* Serum |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes* (Fractionation) |
10 mL GEL (yellow), separate serum and freeze |
Alkaline Phosphatase Stain | 4 mL EDTA (purple) / Bone |
Allergy Testing (RAST) Single Allergen* Total IgE |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Mixed Allergens* Example: |
For more information regarding the availability of other mixes, please call customer service. The availability of allergen will depend on the current availability of reagent |
Dust / Mite mix consisting of:* House Dust (Greer), Derm. Pteronyssinus, Derm. Farinae and Cockroach |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Mould Mix consisting of:* Penicillium notatum, Cladosporum herbarum, Aspergillus fumigatus and Alternaria tenuis |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Animal Mix consisting of:* Cat dander, Horse dander, dog dander and Derm. Pteronyssinus |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Staple Food Mix consisting of:* Egg White, Milk, Rice, Wheat, Peanut and Soya Bean |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Seafood Mix consisting of:* Cod Fish, Shrimp, Blue Mussel, Tuna and Salmon |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Nut Mix consisting of:* Peanut, Hazel Nut, Brazil Nut, Almond and Coconut |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Cereal Mix consisting of:* Wheat, Rice, Sesame seed, Buckwheat and Soybean |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) (SGPT) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Aluminium* | 10ml K2EDTA Royal Blue Cap, separate plasma into special 5 mL tube (refer to Specimen Reception) |
Amino Acid Chromatography* Plasma Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow), separate plasma and freeze 50 mL Random urine, freeze aliquots |
Aminophylline (Theophylline) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Amiodarone (Cordarone X)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Amitryptyline (Tryptanol)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Amphetamines (Drug Screen) | 50 mL Random Urine |
Amphetamines confirmation* | 50 mL Random Urine |
Amylase Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 24 hr urine collection with no additive |
ANCA Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Ab |
5-10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Androstenedione* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
ANF (Anti Nuclear Factor) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Antibody Identification | 10 mL Plain (red)+ 4ml EDTA (purple) |
Antibody Screen, Group & Rh (D) | 10 mL Plain (red)+ 4ml EDTA (purple) |
Antibody Screen only | 10 mL Plain (red)+ 4ml EDTA (purple) |
Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH)* | 2 x 4ml ETDA (purple) |
Anti-Thrombin III | 2 x 4 mL SODIUM CITRATE (blue). Double spin, separate plasma and freeze |
Apolipoprotein A | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Apolipoprotein B | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
A.P.T.T. / P.T.T.K. Heparin monitoring |
4 mL SODIUM CITRATE (blue). |
Arsenic* Blood Urine |
10 mL K2EDTA Royal Blue Cap, 24 hr urine collection in acid washed bottle or random urine. |
Ascitic Fluid Chemistry |
Fluid collected aseptically into sterile container |
Aspirate Micro & culture includes cell count, gram stain and culture for aerobic and anaerobic organisms |
Fluid collected aseptically into sterile container |
ASOT (anti streptolysin titre) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Aspergillus antibody* Serology / precipitins |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
AST (Aspartate Amino Transferase) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Aspirin (salicylate)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Aventyl (Nortriptyline)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow).Sample time: pre-dose |
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"B" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Bacterial antigens Streptococcus B Haemophilus influenzae B Streptococcus pneumoniae N. Meningitidis (A, C, Y, W135) N. Meningitidis (B1) / E.coli (K1) |
CSF or urine Sample collected aseptically into sterile container |
Barbiturates (Drug Screen) | 50 mL Random Urine |
Basement Membrane Antibody* Pemphigoid Antibody |
5-10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Bence-Jones Protein* Urine electrophoresis |
50 mL Random Urine |
Benzodiazepine Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 50 mL Random Urine |
Beta-2 Microglobulin | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Beta HCG (B-HCG) Qualitative (urine) Qualitative (serum) Quantitative (serum) |
50 mL early morning urine 10 mL GEL (yellow) 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Bile pigments | 50 mL Random Urine |
Bilirubin Adult (Total) Direct (Conjugated) Paediatric / Neonatal (Total & / or direct) Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow), (included in LFT) 10 mL GEL (yellow) Microtainer - Heel prick (wrap in foil) 50 mL Random Urine |
Blood bank charge per unit of whole blood or packed cells | |
Blood component - FFP | |
Blood component - Platelets | |
Blood Culture Aerobic & / or anaerobic |
5-10 mL BLOOD, Inoculated aseptically into each of two bottles |
Blood Film | 4mL EDTA (purple) |
Blood Group | 4mL EDTA (purple) |
Blood Group & Antibodies | 4mL EDTA (purple) + 10ml PLAIN (red) |
Blood Group & Hold serum for possible XM (KIV) | 4mL EDTA (purple) + 10mL PLAIN (red) |
BNP (B Type Natriuretic Peptide) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Bone Marrow Processing includes MGG, Iron, H&E | aspiration and / or trephine |
Bone Marrow Examination | aspirate |
Bone Marrow Examination | trephine biospy |
Bromide* | 10ml LITHIUM HEPARIN (green) |
Brucella Antibodies | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
BUSE (ECU) electrolytes, creatinine, urea |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
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"C" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
C1 / Esterase Inhibitor* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
C3 (Complement 3) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
C4 (Complement 4) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Ca 125 | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Ca 15.3 | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Ca 19.9 | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Cadmium (Cd)* Blood Urine |
K2EDTA Royal Blue Cap 24 hr urine collection in acid washed bottle or spot urine |
Caeruloplasmin (Copper Oxide)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Caffeine* | 5-10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green) |
Calciferol (Vitamin D)* in-house test | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Calcitonin* | 2 x 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Calcium (Ca++) Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow). Collect without use of tourniquet 24 hr urine collection aliquot must be acidified before analysis |
Calculi (kidney stone)* | |
Cannabinoid (Urine) | Random urine sample |
Carbamezapine (Tegretol) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time :Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection |
CEA (Carcinogenic Embryonic Antigen) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Carcinoid Syndrome (5 HIAA)* | 24hr urine collection over 10 mL HCl |
Cardiolipin Antibody (IgG, IgM) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
CD4, CD8 cells (for monitoring HIV patients)* | 4ml EDTA (purple) sent to PPUM (BY APPT. ONLY) |
Chicken Pox (Varicella / Herpes Zoster) IgG IgM |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Chlamydia Antibodies IgG IgM |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Chlamydia + Gonococcal PCR Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. |
Either 1st void urine or DRY swab (urethral or cervical swab or eye swab) |
Chloride Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 24 hr urine collection with no additive |
Cholesterol (Total) | 10ml GEL (yellow). Patient should fast for 10 -12 hours |
Cholinesterase* Red Cell Serum |
10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green) 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Chromium (Cr)* Red Cell Urine |
10 mL K2EDTA royal blue. 24 hr urine collection into acid washed bottle or spot urine. |
Chromosome Analysis*-(sent to Australia) | Amniotic fluid in sterile container or 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN for blood chromosome, collected as close as possible to Wednesday morning. Please phone lab to arrange. Keep at room temperature. |
Citrate* (Urine) | 24 hr urine collection without additive. |
CK (creatine kinase, CPK) Total |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
CK-MB Isoenzymes (fractionation) |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Clobazam (Frisium)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Clonazepam (Rivotril)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Clostridium difficile (toxin)* | Faecal specimen |
CMV (Cytomegalovirus) Antibody IgG IgM |
10 mL GEL (yellow), May need convalescent specimen 10 mL GEL (yellow), May need convalescent specimen |
Cocaine (Drug Screen) | 50 mL Random Urine |
Codeine* | 50 mL Random Urine |
Cold Agglutinins | 4 mL EDTA (purple) + 10 mL PLAIN (red) Must be kept warm. Do not refrigerate. |
Coombs Test (Antiglobulin test) Direct Antiglobulin Indirect (Abs) |
4mL EDTA (purple) 10 mL PLAIN (red) |
Copper (Cu)* Red Cell / Plasma Urine |
10 mL K2EDTA Royal Blue Cap 24 hr urine collection into acid washed bottle. |
Cortisol Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 24 hr urine collection |
C-Peptide(C Terminal of insulin) | 10 mL GEL (yellow), separate serum and freeze. Please have patient attend centre for collection. |
Creatinine Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 24 hr urine collection (no preservative) |
Creatinine clearance | 10 mL GEL (yellow) 24 hr urine collection (no preservative) |
Crossmatch Procedure (includes first unit) Blood Ab screen for donor / patient |
By Agreement Only 10 mL PLAIN (red)+4mL EDTA (purple) |
Crossmatch | Each subsequent unit |
CRP(C-Reactive protein - high sensitive CRP) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Cryptococcal Antigen (Cryptococcal neoformans) |
10 mL GEL (yellow) or CSF |
Cryptosporidium Stain | Fresh faecal specimen |
CSF Chemistry (protein + glucose) Micro & Chemistry (protein + glucose) Micro & Chemistry including cell count, gramstain, india ink stain and culture |
Specimen collected aseptically into sterile container Specimen collected aseptically into sterile container Specimen collected aseptically into sterile container |
Cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (anti-CCP) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Cyclosporin | 4 mL EDTA (purple). State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Cystine* | 50 mL Random Urine. Refrigerate. |
Cytology | |
PAP Smearo | Please use spatula with cytobrush, label & fix slide. |
SurePath Pap test | Please use SurePath collection kit |
Hormone - Vaginal wall scrape | Please provide clinical history. |
Aspirate, CSF, Fluid, Sputum, Urine. | Please provide clinical history and collection site. |
Breast, Prostatic secretions | |
Buccal smear - nuclear sexing | |
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy | If collection required phone laboratory for appointment. |
HPV test by PCR | Either SurePath or ThinPrep vial |
SurePath plus HPV by PCR | SurePath collection kit |
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"D" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
DAA Dengue Ag & Ab FBE Dengue NS1 Dengue IgG & IgM |
4ml EDTA ( purple). 10ml GEL (yellow). |
D-Dimer (FDP) | 4 mL SODIUM CITRATE (blue) |
DDT / Dieldrin, etc* (Organochlorine Pesticides) |
10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Please provide work / clinical details |
Dengue Fever (Antibodies) IgG & IgM Antibodies Dengue Fever Antigen (NS1) – Rapid Test Dengue Fever antigen (N2$) NS1 Ag FBE |
10 mL GEL (yellow). 10 mL GEL (yellow). 10ml GEL ( yellow). 4 ml EDTA ( purple). |
DPD (Deoxypyridinoline - D) Part of osteoporosis screen |
50 mL first am urine sample, freeze aliquot |
Desipramine (Pertofran)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
DHEAS (Dehydroepiondosterone Sulphate) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Diabetes Insipidus Screen Urine electrolytes Urine osmolality Serum electrolytes Serum osmolality |
Fast 12 hours. Collect spot urine for osmolality Na+, K+. 10 mL GEL (yellow) 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Diazepam (Valium)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
DIC Screen (Disseminated Intravascular Coagultn) Includes COP, Fibrinogen and D-Dimer |
4 mL CITRATE (blue) |
Digoxin (Lanoxin) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: > 6 hrs post dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Dilantin (Phenytoin) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Diptheria Serology* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Direct Antiglobulin Test (Coombs) | 2.5 / 4 mL EDTA (purple), include drug history if known. |
Disopyramide (Rhythmodan)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose |
ds DNA antibody | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
DNase B (ASOT) Antibodies* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Doxepin (Sinequan)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Down Syndrome Screen | refer to Triple Test OR Double Test in Profiles section |
Drug of Abuse (Screen) | |
Alcohol | 50 mL Random Urine. |
Amphetamines | 50 mL Random Urine. |
Barbiturates (Drug Screen) | 50 mL Random Urine. |
Benzodiazepines Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 50 mL Random Urine. |
Cocaine (Drug Screen) | 50 mL Random Urine. |
Codeine* | 50 mL Random Urine. |
Cannabinoids | 50 mL Random Urine. |
Opiates | 50 mL Random Urine. |
Opiates & Cannabinoids | 50 mL Random Urine. |
Propoxyphene | 50 mL Random Urine. |
Urine Drug Confirmation (GCMS)* | 50 mL Random Urine. |
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"E" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
E2 (Oestradiol / Estradiol) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Ear swab Micro & culture |
Swab collected onto gel transport medium. |
EBV (Epstein Bar Virus) Antibodies IgG VCA only (requested for suspect infectious mononucleosis) |
10 mL GEL (yellow), May need convalescent specimen |
EBV (Epstein Bar Virus) Antibodies IgM VCA only (requested for suspect infectious mononucleosis) |
10 mL GEL (yellow), May need convalescent specimen |
EBV VCA IgA (NPC Screen) (requested when suspect nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC)) |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
EBV EA IgA (NPC Marker) (requested when suspected nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC)) |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
E.N.A (Extractable Nuclear Antigen) Includes antibody to RNP, Sm, Ro (SSA), La (SSB), Scl 70 |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Entamoeba histolytica Antibody* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Endomysial Antibody* (Coeliac Screen) |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Environmental (settle plate / swab) Culture | |
Eosinophil Smear | |
Epilim (Valproate) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Erythropoietin* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) | 4mL EDTA (purple) |
Esterase Inhibitor* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Estradiol (Oestradiol / E2) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Ethanol (EtOH) (Alcohol) - Blood | 4 mL FLUORIDE OXALATE (grey) |
Ethosuximide (Zarontin)* |
10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Eye swab Micro & culture |
Swab collected onto gel transport medium |
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"F" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Factor Assays (Coagulation) | |
VIII (Factor 8) | 2 x 4 mL Sodium Citrate (blue). Double spin. Separate plasma and freeze. |
IX (Christmas Factor) | 2 x 4 mL Sodium Citrate (blue) Double spin. |
Von Willebrands Factor (vWF)* | 2 x 4 mL Sodium Citrate (blue) Double spin. |
Factor V Leiden | 2 x 4 mL Sodium Citrate (blue) Double spin. |
Faecal Occult Blood - Immunological method by anti human Hb antibody |
3 consecutive days, random stool specimens |
Faecal Occult Blood - Chemical test only | 3 consecutive days, random stool specimens |
Faecal Viral Studies Rotavirus antigen |
Random stool specimens. Must be fresh |
Faeces Concentration Microscopy and examination for ova, cysts and parasites. |
Random stool specimens. Must be fresh |
Faeces Direct Microscopy Direct microscopy for ova, cysts and parasites |
Random stool specimens. Must be fresh |
Faeces Culture Micro & culture includes wet film and culture for salmonella, shigella and campylobacter |
Random stool specimens. Must be fresh |
Faeces examination for cryptosporidium | Random stool specimens. Must be fresh |
FDP (Fibrin Degradation Products, D-dimer) | 4 mL Sodium Citrate (blue) |
FEME | |
Urine | 10 mL mid-stream urine |
Faeces | Random stool specimens. Must be fresh |
Ascitic and Other Fluids | Fluid collected aseptically |
Joint Fluid (including crystals) | Fluid collected aseptically |
Skin, nail etc.for fungi | Skin, Hair, Nail clippings |
Ferritin | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Fibrinogen | 4 mL Sodium Citrate (blue) |
Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol)* | 50 mL Random Urine. |
Flurazepam* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Fluroxatine (Prozac)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Fetal Haemoglobin Kleihauer Test |
4 mL EDTA (purple). Blood taken from mother. |
Folate (Folic Acid) Serum Red Cell |
10 mL GEL (yellow). 4ml EDTA (purple) |
Food Handlers Screen Salmonella, Shigella and Vibrio Cholera |
Fresh Faeces sample |
Free Cortisol (Urine) | 24 hr urine collection no preservative |
FT3 (Free Tri-Iodo Thyronine) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
FT4 (Free Thyroxine) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Fresh Frozen Plasma Preparation | |
Fructosamine* | 10 mL GEL (yellow), provide clinical notes |
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Fungal Examination Skin Scrapings - micro & culture |
Skin, Hair, Nail clippings. |
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"G" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen 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 (yellow). |
Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Gastrin* | 10 mL GEL (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 (yellow). Pre-Dose. Note time taken. 10 mL GEL (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 (yellow). |
Glandular Fever (I.M) Screen | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Gliadin Antibodies (IgG / IgA)* Coeliac Disease Screen |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibodies* | 5-10ml GEL (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 Hormone | 10 mL GEL (yellow), separate serum and freeze immediately. |
Gonococcal + Chlamydia PCR Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
Either 1st void urine or DRY swab (urethral or cervical swab or eye swab) |
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"H" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
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 (yellow). |
HCG (Pregnancy Test) Urine Serum (Qualitative) Serum (Quantitative) |
Random urine sample. 10 mL GEL (yellow). 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
HDL Cholesterol | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Heinz Bodies | 4mL EDTA (purple) |
Helicobacter Antibody (Helicobacter pylori) IgG (Quantitative) |
10 mL GEL (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 (yellow). 10 mL GEL (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 (yellow). 10 mL GEL (yellow). 10 mL GEL (yellow). 10 mL GEL (yellow). 10 mL GEL (yellow). 10 mL GEL (yellow). 4mL EDTA, separate plasma and freeze immediately |
Hepatitis C Serology Hep C Antibody |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Hepatitis C PCR Qualitative detection of HCV RNA Quantitative detection of HCV RNA HCV Genotype |
4mL EDTA, separate plasma and freeze immediately. 4mL EDTA, separate plasma and freeze immediately 4mL EDTA, separate plasma and freeze immediately |
Hepatitis D Antibodies* Total Antibody |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Hepatitis E Antibodies* Total Antibody |
10 mL GEL (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 (yellow), May need convalescent specimen |
Herpes Zoster / Varicella Antibodies IgG Antibody IgM Antibody |
10 mL GEL (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.
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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 |
Immunohistochemistry Tissue tumour Panels/ markers/ | Tissue tumour Panels/ markers/ |
Lymphoma Panel | Panel |
Soft tissue tumour Panel | |
Tumour of unknown origin | |
Mediastinal tumour | |
Germ cell tumour Panel | |
Lung Tumour | |
Liver Tumour | |
Breast Panel | |
Special Stains | Please contact laboratory for further details |
HIV Confirmation (I/II) Western blot assay |
10 mL GEL (yellow). Provide full patient details. |
HIV Screen (AIDS) (HIV I/II Ag/Ab) |
10 mL GEL (yellow). Provide full patient details. |
HIV-1 RNA viral load Quantitative measurement of HIV-1 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 (yellow) or 4ml EDTA (purple). Separate serum ASAP. |
Human papillomavirus (HPV) by PCR | Either SurePath or ThinPrep vial |
Hydatid Serology* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Hydroxy-Corticosteroids* | 24 hr urine collection with no additive. |
17-Hydroxyprogesterone* | 10 mL GEL (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 (yellow) |
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Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
IGF1 (Insulin like Growth Factor 1) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
IM (Infectious Mononucleosis) Paul Bunnell, Monospot |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Imipramine (Tofranil)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Immunoglobulins (individual) IgA IgE (total IgE) IgG IgM |
10 mL GEL (yellow). 10 mL GEL (yellow). 10 mL GEL (yellow). 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Immunoglobulins IgG, IgM and IgA |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Influenza A & B antibody* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Influenza A viral Ag rapid | Request for Special Collection Kit |
Influenza AB PCR Flue A (including H1N1 & H3N2 |
Request for Special Collection Kit |
INR (International Normalised Ratio) on warfarin therapy |
4mL Sodium Citrate (blue) |
Insulin level | 10ml GEL (yellow). Specify fasting or random (fasting is preferred - together with glucose). Separate serum and freeze |
Intercellular Antibody (Pemphigus)* | 5-10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Intrinsic Factor Antibody* | 5-10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Intra-uterine device (IUD) Micro & culture |
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IPTH (Intact Parathyroid Hormone ) | 4 mL EDTA (purple) tube. Separate plasma and cells ASAP. |
Iron (Fe) Serum |
10 mL GEL (yellow). Morning specimen preferred. |
Isoenzymes* Alkaline phosphatase |
10 mL GEL (yellow), separate serum & freeze. |
IV Catheter (intravenous catheter) Micro & culture |
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"J" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Joint Fluid Chemistry (protein + glucose) Microscopy includes cell count, crystals and gram stain microscopy includes cell count, crystals, culture. |
Fluid collected aseptically into sterile container. Fluid collected aseptically into sterile container. Fluid collected aseptically into sterile container. |
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"K" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Ketones (Acetones) | 20 mL Random Urine. |
17-Ketosteroids* | 24hr urine collection with no additive. |
Kleihauer Tests (For Fetal Cells) | 4mL EDTA (purple). Maternal Blood. |
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"L" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Largactil (Chlorpromazine)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Lead (Pb)* Red Cell Urine |
4mL K2EDTA Royal blue cap 24 hr urine collection in acid washed bottle or spot urine |
Legionella Antibodies* Total Ab |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Leptospirosis IgM |
10 mL GEL (yellow), May need convalescent specimen |
LH (Luteinizing Hormone) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Librium (Chlordiazeposide)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Lipase | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Lipoprotein Electrophoresis* Alpha Pre Beta Beta |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Lithium* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Lupus Anticoagulant Factor APTT, KCT & dRVVT |
2 x 4ml SODIUM CITRATE (blue). Double spin, separate plasma & freeze |
Lupus Screen (ANF) Anti-nuclear factor |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Lyme Disease* IgG and IgM |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Lymphocyte Surface Markers (LSM)* | 4 mL EDTA (purple). Performed by PPUM. (BY APPT. ONLY) |
LKM Autoantibodies (Liver, Kidney, Muscle)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Lp (a) (Lipoprotein a) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
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"M" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Magnesium (Mg) Serum Red Cell* Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow). Do not use tourniquet. 10 mL K2EDTA Royal blue. Do not use tourniquet. 24 hr urine collection with no additive. |
Malarial Parasites | 4 mL EDTA (purple) |
Malaria Antigen Plasmodium falciparum & vivax |
4 mL EDTA (purple) |
Malaria Antibodies* IgG IgM |
10 mL GEL (yellow). 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Manganese* | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). |
Measles Serology IgG antibody IgM antibody |
10 mL GEL (yellow), May need convalescent specimen 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Mellerial (Thioridizine)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Mercury (Hg)* Red Cell Urine |
K2EDTA Royal blue cap 24 hr urine collection in acid washed bottle or spot urine |
Metanephrine* Urine |
24 hr urine collection, collected onto 10 mL HCl |
Methadone* | 10ml GEL (yellow) or 10 ml LITHIUM HEPARIN (green) (Lithium heparin tube preferred) |
Methylphenobarbitone (Prominal)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Metoprolol (Betaloc, Lopresor)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Mexiletine (Mexitil)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. |
Microalbumin (Albumin / Creatinine Ratio) or Albumin excretion rate on a timed sample. |
First void morning sample. 24 hr urine (no preservative) or timed urine collection - 8 or 24 hr collection. Period must be clearly stated on the request form. |
Microfilaria screen (blood film) | 4mL EDTA (purple) |
Microfilaria Antibodies* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Microglobulin - (Beta 2) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Microsomal Antibodies | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Mitochondrial Antibodies | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Mogadon (Nitrazepam)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). State time/date of last dose & time/date of collection. |
Monospot (I.M. / Paul Bunnell) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Mouth Swab Micro & culture |
Swab collected onto gel transport medium. |
Mumps Serology* IgG antibody IgM antibody |
10 mL GEL (yellow), May need convalescent specimen 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Mycoplasma Pneumonia Serology | 10 mL GEL (yellow), May need convalescent specimen |
Myoglobin* | Spot urine, only performed if blood detected in urine. |
Mycobacterium tuberculosis IgG Detection of antibody to TB infection |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Mycobacterium tuberculosis rapid PCR test | Sputum, washing, fluids |
Mysoline (Primidone)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
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Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Neonatal Bilirubin (NBI) | Mini-plain tube or capillary tube collection |
Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Nickel (Ni)* | 50ml Random urine |
Nitrazepam (Mogadon)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). State time/date of last dose & time/date of collection. |
Nortriptyline (Allergron)* | 10ml LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Nose Swab (Nasal) Culture & Sensitivity |
Swab collected into gel transport medium. |
NPC (EBV IgG VCA) | 10ml GEL (yellow) |
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Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Occult Blood - chemical test only | Fresh Faeces sample - collection on 3 consecutive days recommended |
Occult Blood - immunological assay | As above |
Oestradiol (E2) Estradiol / Estrogen |
10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Oligoclonal Bands* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) + CSF. |
Opiates | 50ml Random Urine |
Organochlorine Pesticides (DDT, Dieldrin)* | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Please provide exposure details. |
Organic Acids* | 50 mL Random Urine. |
Osmolality Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow). 50ml Random Urine |
Oxalate* | 24 hr urine collection into a bottle containing 50ml of 2.4 M HCl |
Oxazepam (Serepax)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
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Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
PCV (Packed Cell Volume) (Haematocrit) | 4 mL EDTA (purple) or capillary tubes. |
Pancreatic (Islet Cell) Antibodies* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Pancreatic Enzymes Serum amylase Urine amylase Lipase |
10 mL GEL (yellow). 24 hr plain urine collection 10ml GEL (yellow) |
PAP Smear | Please use spatula with cytobrush, label and fix slide |
Thin Prep Pap Test | Please use cervical broom and vial |
Paracetamol (panadol)* | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). |
Parainfluenzae Antibodies* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
(Intact) Parathyroid Hormone (IPTH) | 4 ml EDTA (purple) |
Parvovirus B19 Serology* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
PAS Stain | Bone Marrow Aspirate |
Paul Bunnell (I.M./ Monospot) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Parotid Antibody (Mumps)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Paternity Testing (non legal cases)* | Price on application. Varies with complexity. |
Pemphigus & Pemphigoid (Skin Auto-Antibodies)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Penicillin Allergy Assay G or V* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Perhexiline (Pexid)* | 10ml LITHIUM HEPARIN (green) or 4ml EDTA (purple). Whole blood. Collect 4 hours post dose. |
Periodic Acid Schiff Stain (PAS) | Bone Marrow Aspirate |
Peritoneal Fluid Includes cell count,gram stain and culture for aerobic & anaerobic bacteria |
Fluid collected aseptically into sterile container. |
Pertofran (Desipramine)* | 10ml LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Sample time: Pre-Dose. State time/date of last dose & time/date of collection. |
Pertussis antibodies* | 10 mL GEL (yellow), May need convalescent specimen |
Phenobarbitone | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Phenotyping (Red Cell) for Rhesus antigens | 10 mL PLAIN (red) |
Phenotyping (Red Cell) Other blood group antigens |
10 mL PLAIN (red) |
Phenylketonuria test for neonates* | Use Guthrie card - available from lab. Instructions for collection are on the card. |
Phenytoin (Dilantin) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Phosphate (P04) Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow). 24 hr urine collection aliquot must be acidified before analysis |
Phospholipid Antibody Screen Cardiolipin antibody Lupus Anticoagulant |
1 x 10 mL GEL (yellow) for Cardiolipin Ab 2 x 4 ml SODIUM CITRATE (blue). Double spin, separate plasma and freeze |
Plasminogen* | 2 x 4 mL SODIUM CITRATE (blue). Double spin, separate plasma & freeze |
Platelet Count | 4 mL EDTA (purple) |
Platelet Antibodies* | 10 ml GEL (yellow) - spin & freeze serum. 4 mL EDTA (purple). |
Platelet Concentrate (per pack) | 4 ml EDTA (purple), if unknown blood group. By Agreement Only (Code for EACH unit that is requested). |
Pleural Fluid Cell count and gram stain Cell count and gram stain and bacterial culture. Chemistry |
Fluid collected aseptically into sterile container Fluid collected aseptically into sterile container Fluid collected aseptically into sterile container |
Pneumocystis carinii examination* | Induced sputum, bronchial aspirate, washings or brushings |
Porphyrin Screen* | 50ml Random Urine |
Potassium (K+) Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow). 24 hr urine collection with no additive. |
Pregnancy Test Urine Serum qualitative Serum quantitative |
50 mL Random Urine 10 mL GEL (yellow). 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Procainamide (Promestyl)* | 3 x 10 mL GEL (yellow). Pre / Mid & Post-Doses |
Primidone (Mysoline)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Progesterone (Serum) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Prolactin | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Protein Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow). 24 hr urine collection (no preservative) |
Protein C | 2 x 4 mL SODIUM CITRATE (blue). Separate plasma and freeze |
Protein S | 2 x 4 mL SODIUM CITRATE (blue). Separate plasma and freeze |
Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) | 4 mL SODIUM CITRATE (blue). Fill to line. |
PSA - Total (Prostate Specific Antigen) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
PSA - Free and Total Prostate Specific Antigen | 10 ml GEL (yellow) |
Pseudocholinesterase* (Suxamethonium / Scoline Sensitivity) |
10 mL GEL (yellow). Provide anaesthetic / family history & date of birth. |
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)* | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Wrap in foil. |
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Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
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Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Red Cell Count | 4mL EDTA (purple) |
Red Cell Morphology (Urine) | Mid Stream Urine collection. Must be fresh. Call Lab courier for urgent pickup. |
Red Cell Phenotyping for Rhesus antigens Other blood group antigens |
10 mL PLAIN (red) 10 mL PLAIN (red) |
Reducing Substances Faeces |
20g Faeces. Must be fresh. |
Renin* | 2 x 4 mL EDTA (purple). Separate plasma and freeze immediately. |
Reticulin Antibody (Coeliac)* | 5-10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Reticulin Stain | Bone Marrow Trephine |
Reticulocytes | 4mL EDTA (purple) |
Retinol (Vitamin A)* | 10ml GEL (yellow) or 10ml LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Spin and freeze. |
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Factor | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)* | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Wrap in foil. |
Rickettsia Serology Weil-Felix Screen |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Rivotril (Clonazepam)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam)* | 50 mL Random Urine |
Rotavirus Antigen | Fresh faecal sample. |
RPR (VDRL) Includes titre if positive |
10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Rubella Antibodies IgG Antibody IgM Antibody |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
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Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Salicylate (Aspirin)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Schistosomiasis Serology (Bilharzia)* FEME only |
10 mL GEL (yellow). Urine or faeces |
Scoline Sensitivity (Pseudocholinesterase)* | 10ml GEL (yellow). Provide anaesthetic / family history & date of birth |
Selenium* | 10 mL K2 EDTA Royal blue cap |
Semen Analysis Infertility Post Vasectomy |
Must reach laboratory within 2 hours (state time/date of collection/sample collected in sterile containers) Must reach laboratory within 2 hours (state time/date of collection/sample collected in sterile containers) |
Serepax (Oxazapam)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Provide clinical details. |
Sinequan (Doxepin)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). State time/date of last dose & time/date of collection. |
Skin Scrapings Fungal Culture and microscopy |
Skin, hair, nail. |
Skin Swab Micro & culture |
Swab collected into gel transport medium. |
Smooth Muscle Antibody | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Sodium (Na+) Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 24 hr urine collection with no additive. |
Somatomedin C / IGF-1 | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Specific gravity (urine) | 50 mL Random Urine |
Sperm Antibodies* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Separate serum and freeze ASAP. |
Sputum Cytology Gram stain & culture Direct ZN Stain AFB culture |
3 x consecutive morning: specimens in sterile containers. Specimen in sterile container 3 x consecutive morning: specimens in sterile containers. Note: Please ensure specimens are sputum, not saliva. 3 x consecutive morning: specimens in sterile containers. |
Streptococcal Antibody (ASOT) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Strongyloides Antibody | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Stone Analysis (Renal)* | |
Striated Muscle Antibody (Asthenia Gravis)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Sucrose Lysis Screen for PNH | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). |
Suxamethonium Screen (Pseudocholinesterase)* | 10ml GEL (yellow). Provide anaesthetic / family history & date of birth. |
Synovial fluid Cells, crystal, gram stain & culture Chemistry, rheumatoid factor Cell count, gram stain & crystals |
Specimen collected aseptically into sterile container Specimen collected aseptically into sterile container Specimen collected aseptically into sterile container |
Syphilis Serology RPR/VDRL TPHA or specific T. pallidum IgG antibody Fluorescent Treponema Antibodies (Total)* Fluorescent Treponema Antibodies (IgM)* |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 10 mL GEL (yellow) 10 mL GEL (yellow) 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
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Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Tegretol (Carbamezapine) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Testosterone (Total) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Provide clinical details. |
Testosterone (Free)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Tetanus Toxoid Ab* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Thalassaemia (alpha) by PCR (SEA type) | 4 mL EDTA ( purple) |
Theophylline (Aminophylline) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)* | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Wrap in foil. |
Throat Swab Micro & culture |
Swab collected onto gel transport medium. |
Thioridizine (Melleril)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Thyroglobulin | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Thyroid Auto-Antibodies Thyroid microsomal antibody (MA) Thyroglobulin antibody (TA) |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
T3 (free Tri-ido thyronine) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
T4 (free thryroxine) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)* | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Wrap in foil. |
Tofranil (Imipramine)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Total Bilirubin | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Total Protein | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Toxocara Serology* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Toxoplasma Serology IgG Antibody IgM Antibody |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
TPHA (Syphilis Serology) or specific IgG assay | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Transferrin Includes TIBC | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Preferably A.M. |
Triglycerides (Lipids) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). 10 - 12 hr fast necessary. |
Triple Test (Down Syndrome Screen) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Free beta HCG, AFP, UE3 measured at 14-19 weeks. ALL relevant details - LMP, DOB, gestation determination MUST be on the form. Accurate gestation, preferably by ultrasound is essential for correct risk assessment. |
Troponin I (Qualitative) Troponin I (Quantitative) |
4ml EDTA (purple) 10ml LITHIUM HEPARIN (green) (Available in our main laboratories: KL and Ipoh only) |
Tryptanol (Amitryptiline)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
TSH Receptor Antibody* | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Tuberculosis rapid PCR test | Sputum, washing, fluids |
Tumor Markers | |
CEA | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Ca 125 | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Ca 15.3 | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Ca 19.9 | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
PSA | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
AFP | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
HCG (quantitative) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
NPC Screen (EBV VCA IgA) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
Beta 2 Microglobulin | 10ml GEL (yellow) |
Typhoid Antibody (Widal Test) | 10 mL GEL (yellow) |
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Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Urea Serum/Plasma Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 24 hr urine collection with no additive. |
Urethral Swabs Gram stain Micro, culture, including GC |
Swab collected into gel transport media. Swab collected into gel transport media. Do not refrigerate. |
Uric Acid (Urate) Serum Urine |
10 mL GEL (yellow) 24 hr urine collection, NaOH preservative |
Urine Microscopy (FEME) | 10ml mid-stream urine |
Urine Culture Cell count, chemistry & culture |
Fresh Mid Stream sample. Please state if MSU, catheter urine, clean catch or bag specimen |
Urine Benzene / Phenols* | 50 mL Random Urine |
Urine porphyrins* | 50 mL Random Urine |
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Test | Specimen Requirements |
Vaginal Swab Micro, gram stain & wet film. Micro & culture includes wet film, gram stain and culture for aerobic and anaerobic organisms including Gonococci |
Swab collected into gel transport medium. Swab collected into gel transport medium. |
Valium (Diazepam)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). State time/date of last dose & time/date of collection. |
Valproate (Epilim) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Vancomycin Trough Peak |
10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Post Dose. To be taken: minutes after start of 60 minutes infusion or at completion of extended infusion. State frequency of dose. |
Varicella (Zoster) Antibody (Chicken Pox) IgG Antibody IgM Antibody |
10 mL GEL (yellow), May need convalescent specimen |
Vibrio cholera Culture |
Random fresh stool specimen. |
Vitamin A (Retinol)* | 10 ml GEL (yellow) or 10ml LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Spin and freeze. |
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)* | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Wrap in foil. |
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)* | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Wrap in foil. |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)* | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Wrap in foil. |
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) | 4 mL EDTA (purple) wrap in foil. |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)* | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Separate plasma, wrap in foil to protect from light & freeze immediately. |
Vitamin D (Calciferol)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Separate serum and freeze. |
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Separate serum and freeze. |
Viral Culture* | Faeces, Urine, Swab, CSF etc. |
Von Willebrands Factor Assay* | 2 x 4 mL SODIUM CITRATE (blue), separate plasma and freeze. |
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Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Weil-Felix (Rickettsia Ag) | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
White Cell Count Including 5 part differential |
4mL EDTA (purple) |
White Cell Count only | 4mL EDTA (purple) |
Whooping Cough (Bordatella pertussis)* Serology or by PCR assay |
10 mL GEL (yellow). Swab sample. |
Widal Test | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Widal/Weil-Felix Test | 10 mL GEL (yellow). |
Wound Swab Micro & culture includes gram stain and culture for aerobic and anaerobic organisms |
Swab collected onto gel transport medium. |
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"Y" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
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"Z" test index
Note: Referred tests are marked with an astericks (*)
Test | Specimen Requirements |
Zarontin (Ethosuximide)* | 10 mL GEL (yellow). Sample Time: Pre-Dose. State time / date of last dose & time / date of collection. |
Zinc Concentration in:* Serum Urine |
10 ml K2EDTA Royal Blue cap 24 hr urine collection in acid washed bottle. |
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