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Recent changes for 1,25 Dihydroxy Vitamin D
Recent changes for 1,25 Dihydroxy Vitamin D |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 22nd January 2009 | External Laboratory | | Pathology, Royal Children's Hospital |
| 22nd January 2009 | Frequency | | Once every 2 months |
Recent changes for 17 Hydroxy Progesterone
Recent changes for 17 Hydroxy Progesterone |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 23rd January 2009 | External Laboratory | | Biochemistry, Royal Children's Hospital |
Recent changes for ADAMST 13 Inhibitor
Recent changes for ADAMST 13 Inhibitor |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 25th May 2010 | Assay name | ADAMST 13 INHIBITOR | ADAMST 13 Inhibitor |
| Alternative names | ADAMST 13 INHIBITOR
A Disintegrin And Metalloproteinase with a Thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 13 Inhibitor | ADAMST 13 Inhibitor, A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with a Thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 13 Inhibitor |
| Laboratory | Specimen Collection | Referred Test |
| 25th May 2010 | Alternative names | ADAMST 13 INHIBITOR | ADAMST 13 INHIBITOR
A Disintegrin And Metalloproteinase with a Thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 13 Inhibitor |
Recent changes for ADAMTS 13
Recent changes for ADAMTS 13 |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 25th May 2010 | Laboratory | Specimen Collection | Referred Test |
| 29th March 2010 | Alternative names | | A Disintegrin And Metalloproteinase with a Thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 13 |
Recent changes for Alternate Pathway Haemolytic
Recent changes for Alternate Pathway Haemolytic |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 15th March 2010 | External Laboratory | Immunology, Pathology, St Vincent's Hospital | South Eastern Area Laboratory Service (SEALS) |
Recent changes for Anti Factor XA
Recent changes for Anti Factor XA |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 12th April 2010 | Alternative names | Anti Factor Xa, AXA, Plasma Clexane level, Plasma Fragmin level | Anti Xa, Anti Factor Xa, AXA, Plasma Clexane level, Plasma Fragmin level |
Recent changes for Anti-Myocardial Antibodies
Recent changes for Anti-Myocardial Antibodies |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 13th January 2010 | Frequency | On Request | As required |
| 12th January 2010 | External Laboratory | Gastroenterology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Immunology, Pathology, St Vincent's Hospital |
Recent changes for Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies
Recent changes for Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 2nd August 2010 | Alternative names | ANCA | ANCA, MPO, PR3 |
Recent changes for Anti-Salivary Duct Antibody
Recent changes for Anti-Salivary Duct Antibody |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 13th January 2010 | Frequency | Once a month | As required |
| 12th January 2010 | External Laboratory | Immunology, Pathology, Royal Melbourne Hospital | Immunology, Pathology, St Vincent's Hospital |
Recent changes for Anti-Tetrasialoganglioside GQ1b Antibodies
Recent changes for Anti-Tetrasialoganglioside GQ1b Antibodies |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 10th August 2010 | External Laboratory | Immunology, Pathology, St Vincent's Hospital | Immunology, Royal Brisbane Hospital |
| 10th August 2010 | Frequency | Once a week | Once every 2 months |
Recent changes for Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase
Recent changes for Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 16th April 2010 | Alternative names | Tissue Transglutaminase | Tissue Transglutaminase, Coeliac Screen, Endomysial Antibodies |
Recent changes for Assay Name for this Test
Recent changes for Assay Name for this Test |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 15th June 2010 | Preferred Specimen Type | Tissue | Synovial Fluid |
Recent changes for BCR ABL Translocation Gene Rearrangement
Recent changes for BCR ABL Translocation Gene Rearrangement |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 16th July 2010 | Alternative names | | BCR abl |
| Preferred Specimen Type | Bone Marrow | Bone Marrow
Blood |
| Collection & Request Instructions | 2 x 4 mL EDTA tubes. Bone marrow can be sent in EDTA. | 2 x 4 mL EDTA tubes whole blood.
Bone marrow can be sent in EDTA. |
Recent changes for Beta 2 Microglobulin
Recent changes for Beta 2 Microglobulin |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 17th February 2010 | Processing Instructions | | Store serum frozen at - 20 deg C |
| Processing Instructions | If serum sample will not be delivered to the referral laboratory within 3 days, please freeze. | |
| External Transport Instructions | | Transport frozen on dry ice |
Recent changes for Bile Acids - Non Fasting
Recent changes for Bile Acids - Non Fasting |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 8th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Please note thT the patient is not fasting | Please note that the patient is not fasting |
Recent changes for Blood Group
Recent changes for Blood Group |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section.
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration | Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration |
| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section. | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section.
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration |
Recent changes for Blood Group and Antibody Screen
Recent changes for Blood Group and Antibody Screen |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section.
| Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration |
Recent changes for Bone Marrow Cytogenetics Testing
Recent changes for Bone Marrow Cytogenetics Testing |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 16th July 2010 | Assay name | BMCYT | Bone Marrow Cytogenetics Testing |
| Alternative names | BM Cytogenetics | BMCYT, BM Cytogenetics |
| 16th July 2010 | External Laboratory | | Victoria Cancer Cytogenetics Service St Vincents |
Recent changes for Bordetella Pertussis Serology, IgA
Recent changes for Bordetella Pertussis Serology, IgA |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 30th August 2010 | External Laboratory | | HealthScope Pathology |
Recent changes for BRCA 1&2 Predictive Gene Test
Recent changes for BRCA 1&2 Predictive Gene Test |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 13th August 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Two separate samples are collected 15 mins apart.
FIRST SAMPLE A: Collect 1 x 10 mL whole blood in EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time collected as well as the usual patient unique identifiers.
A second sample is taken after 15 mins from the first sample.
SECOND SAMPLE B: Collect 1 x 10 mL whole blood in EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time collected as well as the usual patient unique identifiers. | Two separate samples are collected 15 mins apart.
FIRST SAMPLE A: Collect 1 x 10 mL whole blood in EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time collected as well as the usual patient unique identifiers.
A second sample is taken after 15 mins from the first sample.
SECOND SAMPLE B: Collect 1 x 10 mL whole blood in EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time collected as well as the usual patient unique identifiers. |
| 22nd April 2010 | Assay name | BRCA 1&2 Gene Test | BRCA 1&2 Predictive Gene Test |
| Alternative names | Breast Cancer 1&2 Gene Test | Breast Cancer 1&2 Predictive Gene Test |
| Collection & Request Instructions | Two separate samples are collected 30 mins apart.
FIRST SAMPLE A: Collect 1 x 10 mL whole blood in EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time collected as well as the usual patient unique identifiers.
Ask the patient to come back in 30 mins and then collect second sample.
SECOND SAMPLE B: Collect 1 x 10 mL whole blood in EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time collected as well as the usual patient unique identifiers. | Two separate samples are collected 15 mins apart.
FIRST SAMPLE A: Collect 1 x 10 mL whole blood in EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time collected as well as the usual patient unique identifiers.
A second sample is taken after 15 mins from the first sample.
SECOND SAMPLE B: Collect 1 x 10 mL whole blood in EDTA tube. Label tube and paperwork with date and time collected as well as the usual patient unique identifiers. |
Recent changes for C-Telopeptide
Recent changes for C-Telopeptide |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 12th February 2010 | Alternative names | c tel, ctel, CTX | c tel, ctel, CTX, Carboxyterminal crosslinked telopeptide of type 1 collagen |
| Laboratory | Referred Test | Biochemistry |
| Request Group | CTEL | CTX |
| Collection & Request Instructions | | A fasting sample is preferred but not obligatory.
For long term monitoring, it is recommended that samples are collected at the same time of the day.
Other serum tests can be collected into the same tube. |
| External Laboratory | Biochemistry, Alfred Hospital | |
| Frequency | | Once a week |
| Method | Separate and freeze sample at - 20 deg C. | |
| Notes | | Either the test must be assayed or the serum frozen within 8 hrs of collection. |
Recent changes for Cadmium - 24 hour urine
Recent changes for Cadmium - 24 hour urine |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 7th January 2010 | External Laboratory | | Gribbles Pathology, Clayton |
Recent changes for Calcium - 24 hr Urine
Recent changes for Calcium - 24 hr Urine |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 6th April 2010 | Request Group | CAU | CAD |
Recent changes for Calcium - Random Urine
Recent changes for Calcium - Random Urine |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 6th April 2010 | Request Group | CAD | CAU |
Recent changes for Calcium Total - Serum or Plasma
Recent changes for Calcium Total - Serum or Plasma |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 3rd June 2010 | Alternative names | | CMP (Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphate) |
Recent changes for Cerebrospinal Fluid - Biochemistry
Recent changes for Cerebrospinal Fluid - Biochemistry |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 2nd August 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | A minimum of 1 - 2 mL CSF (lumbar), divided into 3 CSF tubes. Collect sequentially into 3 separate CSF tubes labelled 1, 2, 3. Tube 3 is for Microbiology and 1, 2 for Biochemistry, Cytology, etc. If a bloody tap is suspected, 1 and 3 go to Microbiology for cell counts.
If a Xanthochromic Index is required, an additional 1 mL into a 4th CSF tube must be collected. This tube must be protected from the light by wrapping in foil. The specimen must be sent to the laboratory as soon as possible. | A minimum of 1 - 2 mL CSF (lumbar), divided into 3 CSF tubes. Collect sequentially into 3 separate CSF tubes labelled 1, 2, 3. Tube 3 is for Microbiology and 1, 2 for Biochemistry, Cytology, etc. If a bloody tap is suspected, 1 and 3 go to Microbiology for cell counts.
If a Xanthochromic Index is required, an additional 1 mL into a 4th CSF tube must be collected. This tube must be protected from the light by wrapping in foil. The specimen must be sent to the laboratory as soon as possible. In neonates and infants a minimum of 300µL is required for Xanthochromia Index. |
Recent changes for Chikungunya Virus Serology
Recent changes for Chikungunya Virus Serology |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 13th January 2010 | Processing Instructions | A minimum of 0.5 mL serum is required
If sending by the next day: Centrifuge and store serum at 4 deg C
If transporting is delayed by more than 7 days: Freeze serum at - 20 deg C | A minimum of 0.5 mL serum is required
If sending by the next day: Centrifuge and store serum at 4 deg C
If transport is delayed by more than 7 days: Freeze serum at - 20 deg C |
| External Transport Instructions | If sending by the next day: Transport serum at 4 deg C
If transporting is delayed by more than 7 days: Transport frozen | If sending by the next day: Transport serum at 4 deg C
If transport is delayed by more than 7 days: Transport frozen |
Recent changes for Chromosome / Karyotyping
Recent changes for Chromosome / Karyotyping |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 16th July 2010 | Minimum/Paediatric Volume | | 1 mL |
| Collection & Request Instructions | For babies, a minium of 1 mL is required. | For babies, a minium of 1 mL is required.
DO NOT spin sample |
| Notes | | Do not spin sample
Keep in Fridge
Send at room temperature |
Recent changes for CKMB
Recent changes for CKMB |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 27th April 2010 | Request Group | CKMB | Not available |
| Volume (Adults) | 5 mL | |
| Preferred Specimen Type | Blood | See collection instructions |
| Preferred Container Type | Plain tube - gel | See collection instructions |
| Optional Container Type | Lithium Heparin - gel | |
| Collection & Request Instructions | Can combine with other Chemistry tests requiring same tube type. | This test is no longer available |
| Frequency | Daily | Not available |
Recent changes for CMV PCR Confirmation
Recent changes for CMV PCR Confirmation |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 13th January 2010 | Assay name | CMV PCR Quantitative | CMV PCR Confirmation |
| Optional Specimen Type | | CSF
Urine
Body Fluid
Faeces
Swab |
| Optional Container Type | | CSF Tube
MSU container
Faecal container |
| Collection & Request Instructions | A dedicated tube is required for this test | A dedicated tube is preferred for this test |
| Processing Instructions | | Store at 4 deg C |
| External Laboratory | | VIDRL |
| External Transport Instructions | | Transport at room temperature |
| Notes | | Samples from paediatric patients are acceptable |
Recent changes for CMV PCR Qualitative and Quantitative
Recent changes for CMV PCR Qualitative and Quantitative |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 14th May 2010 | Alternative names | | CMV Viral Load |
| 13th January 2010 | Assay name | CMV PCR Qualitative | CMV PCR Qualitative and Quantitative |
| Laboratory | Referred Test | Molecular Diagnostics |
| Optional Specimen Type | CSF | CSF
Urine
Body Fluid
Faeces
Swab |
| Optional Container Type | Sterile CSF tube | Sterile CSF tube
MSU container
Faecal container |
| Collection & Request Instructions | | A dedicated tube for this test is preferred.
Samples from paediatric patients are acceptable |
| Frequency | Monday - Friday | Three times a week |
| 13th January 2010 | Assay name | CMV PCR Qualitative | CMV PCR Quantitative |
| Laboratory | Referred Test | Molecular Diagnostics |
| Optional Specimen Type | CSF | CSF
Urine
Body Fluid
Faeces
Swab |
| Optional Container Type | Sterile CSF tube | Sterile CSF tube
MSU container
Faecal container |
| Collection & Request Instructions | | Paediatric samples are acceptable |
| Frequency | Monday - Friday | Three times a week |
Recent changes for Cord Blood Group + DAT
Recent changes for Cord Blood Group + DAT |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 20th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions |
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration
If a given name is not available then substitute this with "Baby of" or "Twin 1 of" etc. & the mother's given name
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Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration
Note: If a given name is not available then substitute this with "Baby of" or "Twin 1 of" etc. & the mother's given name
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| 20th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions |
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration
If a given name is not available then substitute this with "Baby of" or "Twin 1 of" or "Twin 2 of" and the mother's given name
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Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration
If a given name is not available then substitute this with "Baby of" or "Twin 1 of" etc. & the mother's given name
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| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions |
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration
If a given name is not available then substitute this with "Baby of" or "Twin 1 of" or "Twin 2 of" and the mother's given name
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Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration
If a given name is not available then substitute this with "Baby of" or "Twin 1 of" or "Twin 2 of" and the mother's given name
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| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions |
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration
If a given name is not available then substitute this with "Baby of" or "Twin 1 of" or "Twin 2 of" and the mother's given name
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Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration
If a given name is not available then substitute this with "Baby of" or "Twin 1 of" or "Twin 2 of" and the mother's given name
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| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions |
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration
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Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration
If a given name is not available then substitute this with "Baby of" or "Twin 1 of" or "Twin 2 of" and the mother's given name
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| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section. |
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration
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| 23rd December 2009 | Collection & Request Instructions | Handwrite patient details on the tube and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section.
| Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section. |
Recent changes for Cross Match - Blood
Recent changes for Cross Match - Blood |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section. | Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration |
Recent changes for Cystatin C
Recent changes for Cystatin C |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 1st October 2009 | Notes | < 1 mg/L | |
Recent changes for Deaminated Gliadin Peptide Antibodies
Recent changes for Deaminated Gliadin Peptide Antibodies |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 1st June 2010 | Assay name | Anti-Gliadin Antibodies | Deaminated Gliadin Peptide Antibodies |
| Alternative names | Anti-Gliadin Antibodies, Gliadin antibodies | Anti-Gliadin Antibodies, Gliadin antibodies, DGP Antibodies |
| 16th April 2010 | Alternative names | Anti-Gliadin Antibodies, Gliadin antibodies; Coeliac Monitoring | Anti-Gliadin Antibodies, Gliadin antibodies |
| 16th April 2010 | Alternative names | Anti-Gliadin Antibodies, Gliadin antibodies | Anti-Gliadin Antibodies, Gliadin antibodies; Coeliac Monitoring |
Recent changes for Diphtheria Culture
Recent changes for Diphtheria Culture |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 21st April 2010 | Assay name | Diptheria Culture | Diphtheria Culture |
| Request Group | SW1 | ENT |
| Optional Specimen Type | | Wound swab |
| Preferred Container Type | See collection instructions | Sterile swab (blue top) |
Recent changes for Diphtheria Toxin IgG Serology
Recent changes for Diphtheria Toxin IgG Serology |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 21st April 2010 | Assay name | Diptheria Toxin IgG Serology | Diphtheria Toxin IgG Serology |
Recent changes for EBV PCR
Recent changes for EBV PCR |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 23rd February 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | 5 mL blood or 1 mL CSF | This test cannot be performed on the same specimen as for an FBE.
Please collect a separate dedicated 1 x 4mL EDTA tube or 1 mL CSF. |
Recent changes for Elastase
Recent changes for Elastase |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 19th February 2010 | Request Group | QLD5 | MISBIO |
| External Laboratory | | Manual Metabolic Laboratory Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland |
Recent changes for Fine Needle Aspirates (FNA) - Cytopathology
Recent changes for Fine Needle Aspirates (FNA) - Cytopathology |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 20th April 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions |
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FNA's can be used to biopsy both superficial and deep mass lesions, the latter usually under CT or ultrasound guidance
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Cytology staff are available to attend the aspirate, prepare smears and collect samples for other ancillary techniques, if required (eg immunocytochemistry or flow cytometry)
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All FNA's must be bookedwith the laboratory on 03 9496 5590
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Radiological aspirates should be booked, preferably 4 hrs in advance
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Test Code to be used when performed by a Pathologist or a Pathologist attends and performs cytological examination during the attendance - FNAP
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Test Code to be used when a Scientist attends and examines for adequacy - FNAS
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FNA's can be used to biopsy both superficial and deep mass lesions, the latter usually under CT or ultrasound guidance
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Cytology staff are available to attend the aspirate, prepare smears and collect samples for other ancillary techniques, if required (eg immunocytochemistry or flow cytometry)
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All FNA's must be booked with the laboratory on 03 9496 5590
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Radiological aspirates should be booked, preferably 4 hrs in advance
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Test Code to be used when performed by a Pathologist or a Pathologist attends and performs cytological examination during the attendance - FNAP
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Test Code to be used when a Scientist attends and examines for adequacy - FNAS
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| 20th April 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions |
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FNA's can be used to bopsy both superficial and deep mass lesions, the latter usually under CT or ultrasound guidance
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Cytology staff are available to attend the aspirate, prepare smears and collect samples for other ancillary techniques, if required (eg immunocytochemistry or flow cytometry)
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All FNA's must be bookedwith the laboratory on 03 9496 5590
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Radiological aspirates should be booked, preferably 4 hrs in advance
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Test Code to be used when performed by a Pathologist or a Pathologist attends and performs cytological examination during the attendance - FNAP
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Test Code to be used when a Scientist attends and examines for adequacy - FNAS
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FNA's can be used to biopsy both superficial and deep mass lesions, the latter usually under CT or ultrasound guidance
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Cytology staff are available to attend the aspirate, prepare smears and collect samples for other ancillary techniques, if required (eg immunocytochemistry or flow cytometry)
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All FNA's must be bookedwith the laboratory on 03 9496 5590
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Radiological aspirates should be booked, preferably 4 hrs in advance
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Test Code to be used when performed by a Pathologist or a Pathologist attends and performs cytological examination during the attendance - FNAP
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Test Code to be used when a Scientist attends and examines for adequacy - FNAS
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| 20th April 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | 1. FNA's can be used to biopsy both superficial and deep mass lesions, the latter usually under CT or ultrasound guidance.
2. Cytology staff are available to attend the aspirate and prepare smears and collect samples for other ancillary techniques, if required (eg Immunocytochemistry or Flow Cytometry).
3. All FNA’s must be booked with the laboratory on ph: 9496 5590.
4. Radiological aspirates should be booked, preferably 4 hours in advance.
5. FNAP -Test code to be used where the aspiration is performed by a Pathologist, or a Pathologist attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance.
6. FNAS - Test code to be used where the aspirate is attended by the scientist and evaluated for adequacy. |
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FNA's can be used to bopsy both superficial and deep mass lesions, the latter usually under CT or ultrasound guidance
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Cytology staff are available to attend the aspirate, prepare smears and collect samples for other ancillary techniques, if required (eg immunocytochemistry or flow cytometry)
-
All FNA's must be bookedwith the laboratory on 03 9496 5590
-
Radiological aspirates should be booked, preferably 4 hrs in advance
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Test Code to be used when performed by a Pathologist or a Pathologist attends and performs cytological examination during the attendance - FNAP
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Test Code to be used when a Scientist attends and examines for adequacy - FNAS
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| 3rd February 2010 | Request Group | FNA, FNAP, FNAS | FNA, FNAM, FNAP, FNAS |
| Collection & Request Instructions | 1. FNA's can be used to biopsy both superficial and deep mass lesions, the latter usually under CT or ultrasound guidance.
2. Cytology staff are available to attend the aspirate and prepare smears and collect samples for other ancillary techniques, if required (eg Immunocytochemistry or Flow Cytometry).
3. All FNA’s must be booked with the laboratory on ph: 9496 5590.
4. Radiological aspirates should be booked, preferably 4 hours in advance.
5. FNAP -Test code to be used where the aspiration is performed by a Pathologist, or a Pathologist attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance.
6. FNAS - Test code to be used where the aspirate is attended by the scientist and evaluated for adequacy. | 1. FNA's can be used to biopsy both superficial and deep mass lesions, the latter usually under CT or ultrasound guidance.
2. Cytology staff are available to attend the aspirate and prepare smears and collect samples for other ancillary techniques, if required (eg Immunocytochemistry or Flow Cytometry).
3. All FNA’s must be booked with the laboratory on ph: 9496 5590.
4. Radiological aspirates should be booked, preferably 4 hours in advance.
5. FNAP -Test code to be used where the aspiration is performed by a Pathologist, or a Pathologist attends the aspiration and performs cytological examination during the attendance.
6. FNAS - Test code to be used where the aspirate is attended by the scientist and evaluated for adequacy. |
Recent changes for FISH-cytogenetics
Recent changes for FISH-cytogenetics |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 16th July 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | | Collect at room temperature |
| Processing Instructions | | Store specimen at Room Temperature |
Recent changes for Flecainide Serum
Recent changes for Flecainide Serum |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 24th June 2010 | Preferred Container Type | Plain tube - gel | EDTA |
| Optional Container Type | | Plain tube - no gel |
| Processing Instructions | | If serum is collected, aliquot and freeze |
| External Laboratory | | Biochemistry, Pathology, St Vincent's Hospital |
Recent changes for Foetal Blood Group
Recent changes for Foetal Blood Group |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 19th January 2010 | Notes | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section. | Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration |
Recent changes for Folate - Red Cell
Recent changes for Folate - Red Cell |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 2nd February 2010 | Assay name | Folic Acid - Red Cell | Folate - Red Cell |
Recent changes for Folate - Serum
Recent changes for Folate - Serum |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 2nd February 2010 | Assay name | Serum Folate | Folate - Serum |
Recent changes for Fructosamine - Serum
Recent changes for Fructosamine - Serum |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 26th March 2010 | Assay name | Fructosamine | Fructosamine - Serum |
| External Laboratory | | Gribbles Pathology, Clayton |
Recent changes for Full Blood Examination
Recent changes for Full Blood Examination |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 23rd February 2010 | Assay name | Full Blood Examination (FBE) | Full Blood Examination |
| 23rd February 2010 | Assay name | Full Blood Examination | Full Blood Examination (FBE) |
Recent changes for Gilbert
Recent changes for Gilbert |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 20th August 2010 | Assay name | Gilbert's Syndrome | Gilbert |
| Laboratory | Molecular Diagnostics | Referred Test |
| External Laboratory | | Gribbles Pathology, Clayton |
| 2nd June 2010 | Assay name | Gilbert | Gilbert's Syndrome |
Recent changes for Group and Rh Antibodies
Recent changes for Group and Rh Antibodies |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section.
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration | Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration |
| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section. | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section.
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration |
Recent changes for Group and Screen
Recent changes for Group and Screen |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section.
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration | Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration |
| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section. | Handwrite patient details on the tube and initial or put full signature on the blood tube. Write and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section.
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration |
Recent changes for Gynaecological (Cervical/PAP Smears) - Cytopathology
Recent changes for Gynaecological (Cervical/PAP Smears) - Cytopathology |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 20th April 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Cervical/PAP smears and Vault smears:
1. Smears should be labelled in lead pencil with the patient’s Surname and UR NO or Date-of-Birth
2. Prepared smears should be fixed immediately, either in 95% ethanol or ‘spray fixed’ with Cytospray.
3. Please include all relevant gynaecological and other clinical information on the request slip and send the specimen to Pathology Specimen Reception.
| Cervical/PAP smears and Vault smears:
- Smears should be labelled in lead pencil with the patient's Surname and UR No, or Date-of-Birth
- Prepared smears should be fixed immediately, either in 95% ethanol or 'spray fixed with Cytospray
- Please include all relevant gynaecological and other clinical information on the request slip and send the specimen to Pathology Specimen Reception
|
Recent changes for Haemochromatosis Gene PCR Test
Recent changes for Haemochromatosis Gene PCR Test |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 20th August 2010 | Laboratory | Molecular Diagnostics | Referred Test |
| External Laboratory | | Molecular Haematology, Royal Melbourne Hospital |
| 16th June 2010 | Alternative names | CYS282TYR | Cys282Tyr, His63Asp, Ser65Cys, C282Y, H63D, S65C |
Recent changes for Helicobacter Pylori Breath Test - C13
Recent changes for Helicobacter Pylori Breath Test - C13 |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 8th December 2009 | Collection & Request Instructions | Collected after patient has fasted for 4 hours. Follow manufacturer's instructions for collection procedure. Contact an Austin Pathology external collection facility to make a booking. | Contact an Austin Pathology external collection facility to make a booking.
Collected after patient has fasted for 4 hours.
Base Line Breath Sample Pre Drink: Insert yellow mouth piece into valve then connect frosty white valve to one side of the silver foil bag (remove blue plug. Patients must NOT blow directly into the bag. Patient should then blow to fill the connected side of the bag, remove connections and replace the blue plug.
Patient Drinks the C13 Substrate Solution: Drink the whole drink, wait 30min then proceed to next step.
Breath Sample Post Drink: Insert yellow mouth piece into valve then connect frosty white valve to the other side of the silver foil bag (remove blue plug. Patients must NOT blow directly into the bag. Patient should then blow to fill the connected side of the bag, remove connections and replace the blue plug.
|
Recent changes for Heparin Dependent Platelet Antibodies
Recent changes for Heparin Dependent Platelet Antibodies |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 7th January 2010 | Request Group | HITS | HITEIA |
Recent changes for Herpes Simplex Virus (Type I and II) Serology
Recent changes for Herpes Simplex Virus (Type I and II) Serology |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 16th February 2010 | Alternative names | | HSV Serology |
Recent changes for Herpes Simplex Virus PCR
Recent changes for Herpes Simplex Virus PCR |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 16th February 2010 | Alternative names | Multiplex | HSV Multiplex |
Recent changes for Herpes Simplex Virus Serology
Recent changes for Herpes Simplex Virus Serology |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 16th February 2010 | Alternative names | | HSV Serology |
Recent changes for Hypercoagulation Screen
Recent changes for Hypercoagulation Screen |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 18th January 2010 | Preferred Specimen Type | Semen ejaculate | Blood |
Recent changes for Influenza PCR
Recent changes for Influenza PCR |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 16th June 2010 | Alternative names | H1N1, Human Swine Influenza, Influenza A, Influenza B | H1N1, Swine Influenza, Influenza A, Influenza B |
| Frequency | Three times a week | Several times a week |
| 16th June 2010 | Assay name | Swine Flu H1N1 PCR | Influenza PCR |
| Alternative names | Human Swine Influenza, Influenza A testing | Human Swine Influenza, H1N1, Influenza A, Influenza B |
| Request Group | SWIPCR | FLUPCR |
| Collection & Request Instructions | Collect a Nose and a Throat swab. Use 1 swab for both nostrils and another swab for the throat. Both swabs should be placed together into the one viral transport medium | Collect a Nose and a Throat swab. Use 1 swab for both nostrils and another swab for the throat. Both swabs should be placed together into the one viral transport medium. |
Recent changes for INR
Recent changes for INR |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 26th July 2010 | Notes | The test Code WCLIN is used for those patients monitored via the Austin Pathology Warfarin Clinic | The test Code WCLIN is used for those patients monitored via the Austin Pathology Warfarin Clinic.
To obtain the Warfarin Discharge Plan (Austin Health users), please access the Austin Intranet and go to the Departments/Warfarin site |
Recent changes for Joint Fluid - Crystals for Gout & Pseudogout
Recent changes for Joint Fluid - Crystals for Gout & Pseudogout |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 13th November 2009 | Optional Container Type | | Lithium Heparin |
| Collection & Request Instructions | | Place fluid in the sterile container and into a lithium heparin tube for cell cound and crystals if the fluid is likely to clot. |
Recent changes for Legionella Urinary Antigen
Recent changes for Legionella Urinary Antigen |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 20th April 2010 | External Laboratory | | VIDRL |
Recent changes for Leucocyte Enzymes
Recent changes for Leucocyte Enzymes |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 19th April 2010 | External Laboratory | | Women & Children's Hospital, Adelaide |
Recent changes for Magnesium - Serum or Plasma
Recent changes for Magnesium - Serum or Plasma |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 3rd June 2010 | Alternative names | Mg | Mg, CMP (Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphate) |
Recent changes for Microalbumin
Recent changes for Microalbumin |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 19th February 2010 | Alternative names | Albumin Excretion Rate | Albumin Excretion Rate, Urine Albumin, ACR, Albumin Creatinine Ratio |
| Request Group | EALBM | EALBU |
Recent changes for Mycobacterial Culture - CSF
Recent changes for Mycobacterial Culture - CSF |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 12th March 2010 | Alternative names | | TB or AFB Smear, ZN Stain and Culture |
Recent changes for Mycobacterial Culture - Fluids
Recent changes for Mycobacterial Culture - Fluids |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 12th March 2010 | Alternative names | | TB or AFB Smear, ZN Stain and Culture |
Recent changes for Mycobacterial Culture - Pus/Tissue
Recent changes for Mycobacterial Culture - Pus/Tissue |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 12th March 2010 | Alternative names | | TB or AFB Smear, ZN Stain and Culture |
Recent changes for Mycobacterial Culture - Sputum
Recent changes for Mycobacterial Culture - Sputum |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 12th March 2010 | Alternative names | | TB or AFB Smear, ZN Stain and Culture |
Recent changes for Mycobacterial Culture - Urine
Recent changes for Mycobacterial Culture - Urine |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 12th March 2010 | Alternative names | | TB or AFB Smear, ZN Stain and Culture |
Recent changes for Mycobacterial Culture - Whole Blood
Recent changes for Mycobacterial Culture - Whole Blood |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 12th March 2010 | Alternative names | | Mycobacterial or TB or AFB Culture |
| 12th March 2010 | Preferred Specimen Type | Blood | Blood culture |
Recent changes for Mycobacterium ulcerans PCR
Recent changes for Mycobacterium ulcerans PCR |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 12th March 2010 | Alternative names | | M ulcerans PCR |
Recent changes for N-terminal propeptide of type 1 procollagen
Recent changes for N-terminal propeptide of type 1 procollagen |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 12th February 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Other serum tests can be collected into the same tube as for P1NP | Other serum tests can be collected into the same tube |
| 12th February 2010 | Laboratory | Referred Test | Biochemistry |
| Volume (Adults) | | 5 mL |
| Collection & Request Instructions | | Other serum tests can be collected into the same tube as for P1NP |
| External Laboratory | Biochemistry, Alfred Hospital | |
| Frequency | | Once a week |
Recent changes for Nickel - Urine
Recent changes for Nickel - Urine |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 3rd February 2010 | Assay name | Urinary Nickel | Nickel - Urine |
| 3rd February 2010 | Request Group | NiU | NIU |
| 7th January 2010 | Assay name | Nickel | Urinary Nickel |
| 7th January 2010 | Request Group | NICK | To be determined |
| 7th January 2010 | Request Group | Nick | NICK |
Recent changes for Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein
Recent changes for Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 1st February 2010 | Preferred Specimen Type | Blood | Test not available |
| Preferred Container Type | EDTA and Trasylol | Test not available |
| 1st February 2010 | Alternative names | PTHRP | |
| Request Group | PTHRP | No Code |
| Volume (Adults) | 10 mL | mL |
| Collection & Request Instructions | Send to the laboratory on ice. | |
| Processing Instructions | Store serum frozen at - 20 deg C | |
| Frequency | Every 3 months | Infrequently |
| 19th January 2010 | External Laboratory | SydPath Pathology at St Vincent's Hospital NSW | |
Recent changes for Parvovirus PCR
Recent changes for Parvovirus PCR |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 4th March 2010 | Processing Instructions | Store serum at 4 deg C | Store at 4 deg C |
| 4th March 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Please state fluid type | |
| Collection & Request Instructions | Dedicated container required | Dedicated container required for PCR |
Recent changes for Phosphate - Plasma or Serum
Recent changes for Phosphate - Plasma or Serum |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 3rd June 2010 | Alternative names | PO4 | PO4, CMP (Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphate) |
Recent changes for Pneumocystis jiroveci - Cytopathology
Recent changes for Pneumocystis jiroveci - Cytopathology |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 11th January 2010 | Assay name | Pneumocystis Jiroveci - Cytopathology | Pneumocystis jiroveci - Cytopathology |
Recent changes for Pneumocystis jiroveci Immunofluorescence
Recent changes for Pneumocystis jiroveci Immunofluorescence |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 11th January 2010 | Assay name | Pneumocystis Jiroveci Immunofluorescence | Pneumocystis jiroveci Immunofluorescence |
| Notes | Available Mon - Fri or contact on-call Medical Microbiologist via the hospital switchboard.
Interpretation of Test Codes:
- BRFP - includes tests for Fungi and Pneumocystis
- BRLP - includes tests for Legionella and Pneumocystis
- BRLPT - includes tests for Legionella, Pneumocystis and TB
- BRFLP - includes tests for Fungi, Legionella and Pneumocystis
- BRFLPT - includes tests for Fungi, Legionella, Pneumocystis and TB
- SPFLP - includes tests for Sputum, Fungi, Legionella and Pneumocystis
- SPFP - includes tests for Sputum, Fungi and Pneumocystis
- SPLP - includes tests for Sputum, Legionella and Pneumocystis
- SPP - includes tests for Sputum and Pneumocystis
| Available Mon - Fri or contact on-call Medical Microbiologist via the hospital switchboard.
Interpretation of Test Codes:
- BRFP - includes tests for Fungi and Pneumocystis
- BRLP - includes tests for Legionella and Pneumocystis
- BRLPT - includes tests for Legionella, Pneumocystis and TB
- BRFLP - includes tests for Fungi, Legionella and Pneumocystis
- BRFLPT - includes tests for Fungi, Legionella, Pneumocystis and TB
- SPFLP - includes tests for Sputum, Fungi, Legionella and Pneumocystis
- SPFP - includes tests for Sputum, Fungi and Pneumocystis
- SPLP - includes tests for Sputum, Legionella and Pneumocystis
- SPP - includes tests for Sputum and Pneumocystis
|
Recent changes for Pneumocystis jiroveci PCR
Recent changes for Pneumocystis jiroveci PCR |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 11th January 2010 | Assay name | Pneumocystis Jiroveci PCR | Pneumocystis jiroveci PCR |
Recent changes for Quantiferon - Exposure to M. tuberculosis
Recent changes for Quantiferon - Exposure to M. tuberculosis |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 22nd March 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Three special blood collection tubes packaged together with instructions and available from the Specimen Collection Centre or Microbiology: must be collected in the following order
- 1 grey top tube
- 1 purple top tube (mitogen control substance)
- 1 red top tube (TB antigen control)
All 3 tubes MUST be collected and tied together with an elastic band after collection.
Collect 1 mL blood into each tube and mix by inversion 10 times. Thorough mixing is required to dissolve the antigen coated onto the inside of the tubes.
| Three special blood collection tubes packaged together with instructions and available from the Specimen Collection Centre or Microbiology: must be collected in the following order
- 1 grey top tube (Nil)
- 1 red top tube (TB Antigen)
- 1 purple top tube (Mitogen)
All 3 tubes MUST be collected and tied together with an elastic band after collection.
Collect 1 mL blood into each tube and mix by inversion 10 times. Thorough mixing is required to dissolve the antigen coated onto the inside of the tubes.
|
| 22nd March 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Three special blood collection tubes packaged together with instructions and available from the Specimen Collection Centre or Microbiology:
- 1 grey top tube
- 1 purple top tube (mitogen control substance)
- 1 red top tube (TB antigen control)
All 3 tubes MUST be collected and tied together with an elastic band after collection.
Collect 1 mL blood into each tube and mix by inversion 10 times. Thorough mixing is required to dissolve the antigen coated onto the inside of the tubes.
| Three special blood collection tubes packaged together with instructions and available from the Specimen Collection Centre or Microbiology: must be collected in the following order
- 1 grey top tube
- 1 purple top tube (mitogen control substance)
- 1 red top tube (TB antigen control)
All 3 tubes MUST be collected and tied together with an elastic band after collection.
Collect 1 mL blood into each tube and mix by inversion 10 times. Thorough mixing is required to dissolve the antigen coated onto the inside of the tubes.
|
Recent changes for Respiratory Virus PCR
Recent changes for Respiratory Virus PCR |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 3rd June 2010 | Laboratory | Referred Test | Molecular Diagnostics |
| Frequency | | Three times a week |
Recent changes for Routine Antenatal Screen
Recent changes for Routine Antenatal Screen |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Handwrite the patient details on the tube and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section. If a pre-printed patient label is used on the specimen, it MUST bear the collector's full signature
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration | Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration |
| 19th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Handwrite the patient details on the tube and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section. If a pre-printed patient label is used on the specimen, it MUST bear the collector's full signature | Handwrite the patient details on the tube and sign your name (collector's name) on the request form in the collection declaration section. If a pre-printed patient label is used on the specimen, it MUST bear the collector's full signature
Hand Written Details Preferred
Specimen Tube mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
Surname AND given name
UR number and/or date of birth
Date and time
Complete and sign the request form declaration |
Recent changes for Rubella Virus PCR
Recent changes for Rubella Virus PCR |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 4th March 2010 | External Laboratory | | VIDRL |
| 4th March 2010 | Processing Instructions | | Store at 4 deg C |
| External Transport Instructions | | If frozen send on ice. |
| 4th March 2010 | Volume (Adults) | 5 mL | 2 mL |
| Collection & Request Instructions | Requires a didicated container or tube. | Requires a didicated container or tube for PCR. |
| Processing Instructions | Please freeze if not delivered to the laboratory within 3 days. | Freeze specimen if it cannot be forwarded to the laboratory within 3 days. |
Recent changes for Schistomiasis - Urine
Recent changes for Schistomiasis - Urine |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 13th August 2010 | Assay name | Urine for Schistomiasis | Schistomiasis - Urine |
| Collection & Request Instructions | Schistosoma eggs are excreted into urine between noon and 3 pm, collect terminal voidings between these
times. Multiple specimens of both Urine and Faeces may be necessary. Suggest schistosomal serology if not already performed.
| Schistosoma eggs are excreted into the urine between 12 noon and 3 pm and therefore terminal voidings should be collected between these times. Multiple specimens of both Urine and Faeces may be necessary.
|
| 5th August 2010 | Request Group | U | UMO |
Recent changes for Soluble Transferrin Receptor
Recent changes for Soluble Transferrin Receptor |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 3rd September 2010 | Volume (Adults) | | 5 mL |
| Minimum/Paediatric Volume | | 2 mL |
| Frequency | | As required |
Recent changes for Sperm Antibodies
Recent changes for Sperm Antibodies |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 21st July 2010 | External Laboratory | Monash Medical Centre Biochemistry | Monash IVF |
Recent changes for Stability Test for Haemoglobin
Recent changes for Stability Test for Haemoglobin |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 8th February 2010 | Assay name | Heat Stability Test for Haemoglobin | Stability Test for Haemoglobin |
| Alternative names | See Isopropanol testing | Haemoglobin stability testing, Isopropanol test |
| Notes | Tests for heat stability and isopropanol stability. | Tests for haemoglobin stability. |
Recent changes for Strep. pneumoniae Serology
Recent changes for Strep. pneumoniae Serology |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 11th January 2010 | Assay name | Strep. Pneumoniae Serology | Strep. pneumoniae Serology |
Recent changes for Syphilis Serology
Recent changes for Syphilis Serology |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 22nd March 2010 | Alternative names | | TPPA, TPHA, Treponema serology, VDRL. |
Recent changes for Total Bile Acids
Recent changes for Total Bile Acids |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 19th February 2010 | Assay name | Bile Acids - Fasting | Total Bile Acids |
| Laboratory | Referred Test | Biochemistry |
| Request Group | BILE | TBA |
| Collection & Request Instructions | Please make a note that the patient is fasting if this is correct | A non-fasting specimen is acceptable.
Please make a note tof the patient's fasting status. |
| External Laboratory | Biochemistry, Pathology, Royal Children's Hospital | |
| Frequency | | Twice a week |
| 8th January 2010 | Collection & Request Instructions | Please note that patient is fasting | Please make a note that the patient is fasting if this is correct |
Recent changes for Tropheryma Whippelii PCR
Recent changes for Tropheryma Whippelii PCR |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 5th March 2010 | Preferred Specimen Type | Blood | Tissue
CSF |
| Preferred Container Type | Plain tube - gel | See collection instructions |
| Collection & Request Instructions | | Tissue biopsy in screw-cap container or vitreous fluid in screw-cap container or CSF in CSF tube. |
Recent changes for Vitamin B1
Recent changes for Vitamin B1 |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 5th March 2010 | Preferred Container Type | EDTA | Lithium Heparin - no gel |
| Processing Instructions | | Please store whole blood |
| External Laboratory | SydPath Pathology at St Vincent's Hospital NSW | Gribbles Pathology, Clayton |
Recent changes for Vitamin B3
Recent changes for Vitamin B3 |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
| 26th November 2009 | Request Group | MISBIO | VITB3 |
