| Common test name | Primary test name | Specimen | Container | Referred test | Patient cost | Comments/Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Peptide | C Peptide | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Overnight fast. Place specimen on ice and deliver to laboratory within 4hrs of collection. Venepunc... (more) |
| C. difficile Cytotoxin | Faeces, Clostridium difficile Toxin A & B. | Faeces (random X 3) | Faeces container | No | No | Collect three specimens (separated by 2 days) within a 7 day period. If microscopy and culture are ... (more) |
| C.jejuni antibodies | Campylobacter antibodies | N/A | No | No | ||
| C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Antigenic Assay | C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Antigenic Assay | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional Assay | C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional Assay | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| C14 breath test | Helicobacter pylori breath test | Kit available from Stores | Breath test kit container | Yes | No | See Patient Preparation. 1. Check that patient has adhered to patient preparation instructions. PAT... (more) |
| C1E Antigenic (C1EA) | C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Antigenic Assay | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| C1E Functional (C1EF) | C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional Assay | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| C1q Complement | Complement Component, C1q | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| C2 Complement | Complement Component, C2 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| C24:C22 ratio | Fatty Acid Ratio | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | Yes | DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAYS; INTERSTATE SENDOUT REQUIRED Venepuncture |
| C26:C22 ratio | Fatty Acid Ratio | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | Yes | DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAYS; INTERSTATE SENDOUT REQUIRED Venepuncture |
| C3 Complement | Complement Component, C3 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| C4 Complement | Complement Component, C4 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| C5 Complement | Complement Component, C5 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| C6 Complement | Complement Component, C6 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| C677T mutation screen | Methylene Tetrahydrofolate Reductase | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| C7 Complement | Complement Component, C7 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| C8 Complement | Complement Component, C8 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Place on ice and deliver to laboratory WITHIN 4hrs of collection Venepuncture. |
| C9 Complement | Complement Component, C9 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Ca | Calcium | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| CA-125 | CA-125 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| CA-15.3 | CA-15.3 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| CA-19.9 | CA-19.9 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| CADASIL Electron Microscopy | CADASIL Electron Microscopy | Tissue | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | Yes | Yes | 2.5% glutaraldehyde solution available from Anatomical Pathology. Deliver within 1 hour. Collected b... (more) |
| Cadmium, Urine | Cadmium, Urine | Urine | Urine container Acid-Washed 24 hour | Yes | No | |
| Cadmium, Whole Blood | Cadmium, Whole Blood | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | DO NOT CENTRIFUGE Venepuncture. |
| Caeruloplasmin | Caeruloplasmin | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Caffeine | Caffeine | Urine and Saliva | Special collection kit; contact laboratory. | Yes | No | Special collection kit available from reference laboratory Patient must collect all urine and saliva... (more) |
| Calcitonin | Calcitonin | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Place on ice and deliver to laboratory immediately. Venepuncture |
| Calcium | Calcium | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Calcium Activity | Calcium Activity (Ionised) | Blood | Syringe * Blood Gas | No | No | |
| Calcium Activity (Ionised) | Calcium Activity (Ionised) | Blood | Syringe * Blood Gas | No | No | |
| Calcium Channel Antibodies | Calcium Channel Antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Calcium, Urine | Calcium, Urine | Urine | Urine container Acid 24 hour | No | No | |
| Calculi, Urinary | Calculi, Urinary | Calculus | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | |
| Calicivirus - Faeces | Faeces, Viral Agents | Faeces (random X 1) | Faeces container | Yes | No | Please specify which viruses to investigate. Routine investigation: Rotavirus and adenovirus antig... (more) |
| CAMP | Cyclic Amp | N/A | No | No | ||
| Campestanol | Campestanol | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| Campylobacter | Faeces, Microscopy and culture | Faeces | Faeces container | No | No | Clinical notes determine type of culture performed. Specimen must arrive in laboratory within 24 h... (more) |
| Campylobacter antibodies | Campylobacter antibodies | N/A | No | No | ||
| Canalicular material | Lacrimal swab | Swab OR Pus | Transswab- swab in transport medium | No | No | Clinical notes required. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| Cannabinoids | Drug Screen, Urine | Urine | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | All urine drug screens should be supervised. Indicate that the collection was supervised by writing... (more) |
| Cannabinoids, Urine | Cannabinoids, Urine | Urine | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | All urine drug screens should be supervised. Indicate that the collection was supervised by writing... (more) |
| Cannula | Catheter, Intravenous Catheter Tip, for Microbiology | Catheter tip | Sterile container | No | No | Indicate on Request Form and specimen container, type and site of catheter. Collected by referring c... (more) |
| CAPD fluid, Microscopy and culture | Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid, Microscopy and culture | Bag, CAPD bag. | Dialysis bag | No | No | Hold at 4º until delivered to the laboratory. Collected by referring clinician or hospital staff. |
| Carbamazepine | Carbamazepine | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Trough level - collect at least 6-8 hours after last dose. Venepuncture. Date and Time of last dose... (more) |
| Carbim | Carbamazepine | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Trough level - collect at least 6-8 hours after last dose. Venepuncture. Date and Time of last dose... (more) |
| Carbohydrate-Deficient Transferrin | Carbohydrate-Deficient Transferrin | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | Yes | Minimum 1ml serum aliquot; Specimen must be frozen Venepuncture. |
| Carbon Monoxide | Carboxyhaemoglobin (Carbon Monoxide) | Blood | Lithium Heparin Tube | No | No | |
| Carboxyhaemoglobin (Carbon Monoxide) | Carboxyhaemoglobin (Carbon Monoxide) | Blood | Lithium Heparin Tube | No | No | |
| Carcino Embryonic antigen | Carcino Embryonic antigen | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Cardiac Enzymes (CK & CKMB, if Indicated) | Cardiac Enzymes (CK & CKMB, if Indicated) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Cardiac Muscle antibodies | Anti-Heart Muscle antibodies (Cardiac Muscle Abs) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Cardiolipin antibodies | Anti-Cardiolipin antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Avoid haemolysis - haemolysed samples are unsuitable. Venepuncture. |
| Carnitine: Free/Total | Carnitine: Free/Total | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Do NOT collect on Friday or weekends Venepuncture. Plasma Specimen Preferred. |
| Carotene | Carotene | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | ||
| Cat Scratch Disease antibodies | Cat Scratch Disease antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Please provide date of onset of illness. Venepuncture. |
| Catecholamines, Plasma | Catecholamines, Plasma | Blood | Lithium Heparin Tube | Yes | No | Specimens must be centrifuged and plasma frozen WITHIN 30 minutes of collection. Arrangements shoul... (more) |
| Catecholamines, Urine | Catecholamines, Urine | Timed Urine | Urine container Acid 24 hour | No | No | |
| Catheter Urine | Urine, Catheter Specimen for Microscopy and Culture | Urine, catheter specimen. | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Catheter specimens are unsuitable for red cell morphology Collected by Carer or District Nurse or Pa... (more) |
| Catheter, Intravenous Catheter Tip, for Microbiology | Catheter, Intravenous Catheter Tip, for Microbiology | Catheter tip | Sterile container | No | No | Indicate on Request Form and specimen container, type and site of catheter. Collected by referring c... (more) |
| CBS | Glucose, Random | Blood | Fluoride oxalate Tube 2 ml | No | No | |
| CCL | Creatinine Clearance | Urine | Urine container Plain PLUS Serum Separator Tube (SST) 24 hour | No | No | Blood must be collected within 72 hours of the start or finish of the urine collection. Patients un... (more) |
| CCP | Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| CD34 assay | CD34 Count | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | |
| CD34 Count | CD34 Count | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | |
| CD4 count | Lymphocyte Subset Analysis | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | |
| CD4/8 | Lymphocyte Subset Analysis | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | |
| CD55/CD59 | Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria screen | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | Consult Haematology before collection on 9288 4226 Venepuncture |
| CE | Cardiac Enzymes (CK & CKMB, if Indicated) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) | Carcino Embryonic antigen | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Cell Marker Studies, Lymph Node Biopsy | Cell Marker Studies, Lymph Node Biopsy | Tissue - fresh | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Preferrably in RPMI, available from the laboratory. Deliver ASAP to Haematology Collected by refer... (more) |
| Cell surface markers | Surface Marker Studies | Blood or bone marrow | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | |
| Cellotape Test for Pinworm, Threadworm | Enterobius vermicularis Examination | See collection instructions | EDTA Tube 6ml | No | No | Collect as early in the morning as possible and before bathing. Prepared by applying adhesive tape t... (more) |
| Central venous catheter | Catheter, Intravenous Catheter Tip, for Microbiology | Catheter tip | Sterile container | No | No | Indicate on Request Form and specimen container, type and site of catheter. Collected by referring c... (more) |
| cenz | Cardiac Enzymes (CK & CKMB, if Indicated) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Cerebrospinal Fluid | Cytology, CSF | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | Deliver immediately. Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemistry,Flow Cytometry. Please che... (more) |
| Certican, RAD001 | Everolimus | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | If trial specimen, refer to Senior Biochemistry staff Venepuncture. Date, time and dose of last dose... (more) |
| Ceruloplasmin | Caeruloplasmin | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Cervical Swab, Microscopy and culture | Endocervical Swab, Microscopy and culture | Endocervical swab Aspirate and tissue are collect | Transswab- swab in transport medium | No | No | The work-up performed is dependent on the clinical notes provided. Viral and chlamydia PCR kits ar... (more) |
| CF Gene | Cystic Fibrosis testing | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| CH100 | Complement Activity, (CH100) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Avoid haemolysis; haemolysed samples are unsuitable. Complement is highly unstable. Place tube on... (more) |
| CH50 | Complement Activity, (CH100) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Avoid haemolysis; haemolysed samples are unsuitable. Complement is highly unstable. Place tube on... (more) |
| Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease type 1A | CMT1A Gene | Blood | Lithium Heparin Tube | Yes | Yes | |
| Chlamydia antibodies | Chlamydia antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | If blood is drawn during the acute phase of the illlness please send convalescent sample 2 weeks lat... (more) |
| Chlamydia pneumoniae antibodies | Chlamydia antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | If blood is drawn during the acute phase of the illlness please send convalescent sample 2 weeks lat... (more) |
| Chlamydia psittaci antibodies | Chlamydia antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | If blood is drawn during the acute phase of the illlness please send convalescent sample 2 weeks lat... (more) |
| Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies | Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Chlamydia trachomatis DNA (PCR) in swabs | Chlamydia trachomatis DNA (PCR) in swabs | Genital or eye swab | Dry Swab | No | No | The referring clinician collects cervical swabs. Urethral swabs may be collected at collection cent... (more) |
| Chlamydia trachomatis DNA (PCR) in urine | Urine, First Catch, Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis | Urine, first catch specimen | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | |
| Chloride | Chloride | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Chloride Channel Mutations | Chloride Channel Mutations | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| Chloride, Urine | Chloride, Urine | Urine | Urine container Plain 24 hour | No | No | |
| Cholecalciferol | 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Cholestanol | Cholestanol | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | Do NOT collect on Friday or weekends Venepuncture |
| Cholesterol | Cholesterol | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Cholesterol and Triglycerides | Lipid Profile (Total Cholestesterol & Triglycerides) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Fasting specimen preferred (10hr overnight fast). HDL-Cholesterol must be specifically requested if ... (more) |
| Cholesterol Characterisation by Ultracentrifugation | Ultracentrifugation, Cholesterol Characterisation | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | Fasting specimen requried (10-hour overnight fast) Venepuncture |
| Cholesterol Fractionation | HDL Cholesterol | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Cholinesterase, Red Cell | Cholinesterase, Red Cell | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| Cholinesterase, Serum | Cholinesterase, Serum | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Chorionic gonadotrophin | Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Christmas disease | Factor IX | Blood | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | No | No | Sodium citrate tubes must be filled to the line. Keep at 4ºC, deliver within 4 hours. Venepuncture |
| Chromium, Whole Blood | Chromium, Whole Blood | Blood | Lithium Heparin Tube | Yes | No | |
| Chromogranin A | Chromogranin A | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Chromosome 17 PMP22 Gene | CMT1A Gene | Blood | Lithium Heparin Tube | Yes | Yes | |
| Chromosome 5 SMN Gene | Chromosome 5 SMN Gene | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| Chromosome Analysis | Chromosome Analysis | See Cytogenetics | Lithium Heparin Tube | No | No | |
| Chromosome Analysis, Tissue | Chromosome Analysis, Tissue | Tissue, fresh tissue. | Sterile container | No | No | DO NOT USE FIXATIVE. Deliver to laboratory within 1 hour. Collected by referring clinician. |
| Chromosome studies | Chromosome Analysis | See Cytogenetics | Lithium Heparin Tube | No | No | |
| Cicloral | Cyclosporin | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | |
| Citrate, Urine | Citrate, Urine | Urine | Urine container Plain 24 hour | Yes | No | |
| CJD 14-3-3 Protein | Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease 14-3-3 Protein | CSF | CSF tube(s) | Yes | No | Deliver on ice immediately. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| CK (Creatine Kinase) | CK (Creatine Kinase) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| CK Isoenzymes | CK Isoenzymes | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| CKMB (Creatine Kinase MB isoform) | CKMB (Creatine Kinase MB isoform) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Class I | HLA Phenotype (Haematology) | Blood | ACD tube | Yes | No | |
| Class II | HLA Phenotype (Haematology) | Blood | ACD tube | Yes | No | |
| Clonazepam | Clonazepam | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Trough level - collect at least 6-8 hours after last dose. Venepuncture. Date, time and dose of las... (more) |
| Clopine | Clozapine | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Trough level - collect at least 6-8 hours after last dose. Venepuncture. Date, time and dose of las... (more) |
| Clozapine | Clozapine | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Trough level - collect at least 6-8 hours after last dose. Venepuncture. Date, time and dose of las... (more) |
| Clozaril | Clozapine | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Trough level - collect at least 6-8 hours after last dose. Venepuncture. Date, time and dose of las... (more) |
| CMT1A Gene | CMT1A Gene | Blood | Lithium Heparin Tube | Yes | Yes | |
| CMV antibodies | Cytomegalovirus antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| CMV DNA (by PCR) | Cytomegalovirus Investigation (CMV DNA by PCR) | Urine, Saliva, Tissue, Blood OR Faeces | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| Coagulation Factor assay | Factor V | Blood | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | No | No | Sodium citrate tubes must be filled to the line. Keep at 4ºC, deliver within 4 hours. Venepuncture |
| Coagulation Factor assay | Coagulation Factor assay | Blood | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | No | No | Sodium citrate tubes must be filled to the line. Keep at 4º, deliver within 4 hours. Venepuncture |
| Coagulation Factor assay | F XII | Blood | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | No | No | Sodium citrate tubes must be filled to the line. Keep at 4º, deliver within 4 hours. Venepuncture |
| Coagulation Factor assay | Factor II | Blood | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | No | No | Sodium citrate tubes must be filled to the line. Keep at 4ºC, deliver within 4 hours. Venepuncture |
| Coagulation Factor assay | FVII | Blood | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | No | No | Sodium citrate tubes must be filled to the line. Keep at 4ºC, deliver within 4 hours. Venepuncture |
| Coagulation Factor assay | Factor VIII | Blood | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | No | No | Sodium citrate tubes must be filled to the line. Keep at 4ºC, deliver within 4 hours. Venepuncture |
| Coagulation Factor assay | Factor IX | Blood | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | No | No | Sodium citrate tubes must be filled to the line. Keep at 4ºC, deliver within 4 hours. Venepuncture |
| Coagulation Factor assay | FX | Blood | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | No | No | Sodium citrate tubes must be filled to the line. Keep at 4º, deliver within 4 hours. Venepuncture |
| Coagulation Inhibitor | Coagulation Inhibitor | Blood | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | No | No | Sodium citrate tubes must be filled to the line. Keep at 4ºC, deliver within 4 hours. Venepuncture |
| Cobalt | Cobalt | Urine | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | Yes | No | |
| Cocaine | Drug Screen, Urine | Urine | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | All urine drug screens should be supervised. Indicate that the collection was supervised by writing... (more) |
| Cocaine, Urine | Cocaine, Urine | Urine | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | All urine drug screens should be supervised. Indicate that the collection was supervised by writing... (more) |
| Coeliac Antibodies | Coeliac Antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Coeliac Disease Genetic Testing | Coeliac Disease Genetic Testing | Blood | ACD tube | Yes | No | |
| Coeliac Serology | Coeliac Antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Coenzyme Q10 | Coenzyme Q10 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | PROTECT FROM LIGHT by wrapping container with foil. Venepuncture |
| CoHb | Carboxyhaemoglobin (Carbon Monoxide) | Blood | Lithium Heparin Tube | No | No | |
| Cold Agglutinin Titre | Cold Agglutinin Titre | Blood | EDTA Tube 6ml | No | No | Only centres with 'dri-bath's' are able to perform these tests. Current collection centres are: Ke... (more) |
| Cold Haemolysins | Cold Agglutinin Titre | Blood | EDTA Tube 6ml | No | No | Only centres with 'dri-bath's' are able to perform these tests. Current collection centres are: Ke... (more) |
| Collagen Binding Assay | Collagen Binding Assay | Blood | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | Yes | No | |
| Compatibility Testing, Blood Transfusion | Compatibility Testing, Blood Transfusion | Blood | EDTA Tube 6ml | No | No | Group & Hold and Crossmatch specimens can only be held for 3 (three) days. BUT if the patient is NOT... (more) |
| Complement Activity, (CH100) | Complement Activity, (CH100) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Avoid haemolysis; haemolysed samples are unsuitable. Complement is highly unstable. Place tube on... (more) |
| Complement Component, C1 Esterase Inhibitor | C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Antigenic Assay | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Complement Component, C1q | Complement Component, C1q | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Complement Component, C2 | Complement Component, C2 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Complement Component, C3 | Complement Component, C3 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Complement Component, C4 | Complement Component, C4 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Complement Component, C5 | Complement Component, C5 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Complement Component, C6 | Complement Component, C6 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Complement Component, C7 | Complement Component, C7 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Complement Component, C8 | Complement Component, C8 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Place on ice and deliver to laboratory WITHIN 4hrs of collection Venepuncture. |
| Complement Component, C9 | Complement Component, C9 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Complement Component, Functional Assay of C1 Ester | C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional Assay | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Congenital Deafness Genetic Testing | Connexin 26 Genetic Testing | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| Conjugated Bilbrubin | Direct Bilirubin | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Protect specimen from light if it will not reach the laboratory for more than 6 hours. Venepuncture. |
| Conjunctival Biopsy for Ocular Cicatricial Pemphagoid, Histology | Conjunctival Biopsy for Ocular Cicatricial Pemphagoid, Histology | Tissue | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Deliver to Anatomical Pathology within 1 hour. Fresh tissue must be wrapped in saline moistened gau... (more) |
| Conjunctival swab - Chlamydia trachomatis PCR | Chlamydia trachomatis DNA (PCR) in swabs | Genital or eye swab | Dry Swab | No | No | The referring clinician collects cervical swabs. Urethral swabs may be collected at collection cent... (more) |
| Conjunctival swab -adenovirus investigation | Adenovirus Investigation - ocular specimens | Conjuctival swab or conjunctival scrapings | Virocult- swab in viral transport medium | Yes | No | Blue top TransSwab should also be collected if bacterial culture is required It is important to clea... (more) |
| Conjunctival Swab, Microscopy and Culture | Conjunctival Swab, Microscopy and Culture | Conjunctival swab | Transswab- swab in transport medium | No | No | Clinical notes determine type of culture performed. A separate swab (Green top virocult) should be... (more) |
| Conjuntival Impression | Cytology, Impression Cytology | Impression Cytology | Millipore filter (cellulose acetate filter). | No | No | Collection filter and container available from cytology. Rapid and Thorough fixation is CRUCIAL. Col... (more) |
| CONNEXIN 26 | Connexin 26 Genetic Testing | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| Connexin 26 Genetic Testing | Connexin 26 Genetic Testing | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| Contact Lenses, Microscopy and Culture | Contact Lenses, Microscopy and Culture | Contact lens/s and solution. | Lens in case | No | No | Contact lens will not be returned to the patient after laboratory testing. Send contact lens in cont... (more) |
| Coombs Test | Cord Blood Studies | Cord blood | Plain Tube 10 ml | No | No | |
| Copper | Copper | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Copper, Liver Tissue | Copper, Liver Tissue | Liver tissue | Sterile container | Yes | No | A DRY Specimen is required, DO NOTpreserved in formalin or saline. Collected by referring clinician. |
| Copper, Urine | Copper, Urine | Urine | Urine container Acid-Washed 24 hour | Yes | No | |
| CoQ10 | Coenzyme Q10 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | PROTECT FROM LIGHT by wrapping container with foil. Venepuncture |
| Cord Blood | Cord Blood Studies | Cord blood | Plain Tube 10 ml | No | No | |
| Cord Blood Studies | Cord Blood Studies | Cord blood | Plain Tube 10 ml | No | No | |
| Corneal Biopsy, Microscopy and culture | Corneal Scraping, Corneal Button, Corneal Biopsy, | Scraping, corneal scraping or corneal biopsy | Sterile container | No | No | Swabs are not appropriate. Send inoculated plates to laboratory immediately. Instructions are foun... (more) |
| Corneal Button, Microscopy and culture | Corneal Scraping, Corneal Button, Corneal Biopsy, | Scraping, corneal scraping or corneal biopsy | Sterile container | No | No | Swabs are not appropriate. Send inoculated plates to laboratory immediately. Instructions are foun... (more) |
| Corneal Impression | Cytology, Impression Cytology | Impression Cytology | Millipore filter (cellulose acetate filter). | No | No | Collection filter and container available from cytology. Rapid and Thorough fixation is CRUCIAL. Col... (more) |
| Corneal scraping for viral examination | Herpes simplex Virus (HSV) DNA | Swab OR Corneal Scraping | Virocult- swab in viral transport medium | No | No | |
| Corneal Scraping, Corneal Button, Corneal Biopsy, | Corneal Scraping, Corneal Button, Corneal Biopsy, | Scraping, corneal scraping or corneal biopsy | Sterile container | No | No | Swabs are not appropriate. Send inoculated plates to laboratory immediately. Instructions are foun... (more) |
| Corneal scrapings - fungal sample, micro and culture | Fungal Sample, Micro and culture- corneal scrapings | Scrapings, corneal | Corneal collection kit | No | No | Corneal scrapings are preferred to swabs. Please indicate if urgent fungal stain is required. Coll... (more) |
| Corneal Scrapings,cytology | Cytology, Corneal Scrapings | Corneal Scraping | Glass Slide | No | No | |
| Coronavirus- SARS Serology | SARS- Coronavirus Serology | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Test only available if patient satisfies WHO case definition. Venepuncture. |
| Corrected Calcuim | Calcium | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Cortisol | Cortisol | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Morning sample preferred (approx 9am) Venepuncture. |
| Cortisol (Saliva) | Cortisol (Saliva) | Saliva | Special Container - Contact Laboratory | Yes | No | TWO SALIVETTE TUBES: First tube is used at 11.00pm and the second tube the following morning at 8.30... (more) |
| Cortisol, Urine Free | Cortisol, Urine Free | Timed Urine | Urine container Plain 24 hour | No | No | |
| Cotinine, Serum | Cotinine, Serum | Blood | **plain tube 10ml | Yes | No | |
| Cotinine, Urine | Cotinine, Urine | Urine | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | Yes | No | |
| Coumadin levels | Warfarin levels | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Coxiella burneti antibodies | Q Fever antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | If blood is drawn during the acute phase of the illness please send convalescent sample 3 weeks late... (more) |
| Coxsackie GpB antibodies | Enterovirus antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | If blood is drawn during the acute phase of the illlness please send convalescent sample 2 weeks lat... (more) |
| Coxsackie Virus PCR - respiratory | Respiratory Viral PCR | Sterile container | Yes | No | ||
| CPEO Mutation Genetic Testing | CPEO Mutation Genetic Testing | Muscle/Skin | Sterile container | Yes | No | |
| Crabs | Hair, for Microbiological Investigation | Hair | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | |
| CRCL | Creatinine Clearance | Urine | Urine container Plain PLUS Serum Separator Tube (SST) 24 hour | No | No | Blood must be collected within 72 hours of the start or finish of the urine collection. Patients un... (more) |
| cre | Creatinine | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| C-Reactive Protein | C-Reactive Protein | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| creat | Creatinine | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Creatine Kinase | CK (Creatine Kinase) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Creatinine | Creatinine | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Creatinine Clearance | Creatinine Clearance | Urine | Urine container Plain PLUS Serum Separator Tube (SST) 24 hour | No | No | Blood must be collected within 72 hours of the start or finish of the urine collection. Patients un... (more) |
| Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease | Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease | Tissue | Formalin container | No | No | Must use fixative Collected by referring clinician. |
| Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease 14-3-3 Protein | Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease 14-3-3 Protein | CSF | CSF tube(s) | Yes | No | Deliver on ice immediately. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| Crossmatch Blood | Compatibility Testing, Blood Transfusion | Blood | EDTA Tube 6ml | No | No | Group & Hold and Crossmatch specimens can only be held for 3 (three) days. BUT if the patient is NOT... (more) |
| CRP (C-Reactive Protein) | C-Reactive Protein | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| CRP, High-sensitivity | CRP, High-sensitivity | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Cryofibrinogen | Cryofibrinogen | Blood | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | No | No | Sodium citrate tubes must be filled to the line. Only centres with 'dri-bath's' are able to perform... (more) |
| Cryoglobulin | Cryoglobulin | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Only centres with 'dri-bath's' are able to perform these tests. Current collection centres are: Ke... (more) |
| Cryptococcal Antigen - Blood | Cryptococcal Antigen - Blood | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Cryptococcal Antigen - CSF | Cryptococcal Antigen - CSF | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | Deliver immediately. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| Crystal examination, joint fluid | Synovial Fluid, Microscopy and culture | Synovial Fluid | Sterile container | No | No | |
| Crytosporidium parvum antigen | Faeces, Giardia and Crytosporidium antigens | Faeces (random X 1) | Faeces container | No | No | Specimen must arrive in laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Parasite kits (for clinicians) a... (more) |
| CSF | Cytology, CSF | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | Deliver immediately. Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemistry,Flow Cytometry. Please che... (more) |
| CSF Angiotensin Converting Enzyme | Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, CSF | CSF | CSF tube(s) | Yes | No | |
| CSF Cryptococcal antigen | Cryptococcal Antigen - CSF | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | Deliver immediately. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| CSF Cryptococcal Investigation | Cryptococcal Antigen - CSF | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | Deliver immediately. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| CSF drain fluid | CSF Routine Microscopy and Culture | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | A minimum of two sequentially numbered tubes must be collected, to investigate suspected sub-arachno... (more) |
| CSF Drain tips, for Microbiological Investigation | CSF Drain tips, for Microbiological Investigation | Drain tip | Sterile container | No | No | |
| CSF Electrophoresis | CSF Electrophoresis | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | A blood specimen for Serum Electrophoresis must be collected within 4 days of CSF collection. Collec... (more) |
| CSF Glucose | CSF Glucose | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | |
| CSF Investigation for Mycobacteria. | CSF Investigation for Mycobacteria. | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | Deliver immediately. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| CSF Investigation for TB | CSF Investigation for Mycobacteria. | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | Deliver immediately. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| CSF Lactate | Lactate, CSF | CSF | Fluoride oxalate Tube 2 ml | No | No | Avoid haemolysis; haemolysed samples are unsuitable. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| CSF lumbar puncture | CSF Routine Microscopy and Culture | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | A minimum of two sequentially numbered tubes must be collected, to investigate suspected sub-arachno... (more) |
| CSF Methotrexate | Methotrexate, CSF | CSF | CSF tube(s) | Yes | No | Dose detials on Request Form. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| CSF Oligoclonal bands | CSF Electrophoresis | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | A blood specimen for Serum Electrophoresis must be collected within 4 days of CSF collection. Collec... (more) |
| CSF Protein | CSF Protein | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | |
| CSF Pyruvate | Pyruvate, CSF | CSF | CSF tube(s) | Yes | No | |
| CSF Routine Microscopy and Culture | CSF Routine Microscopy and Culture | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | A minimum of two sequentially numbered tubes must be collected, to investigate suspected sub-arachno... (more) |
| CSF sugar | CSF Glucose | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | |
| CSF Transferrin | Asialo-Transferrin | Body Fluid | Sterile container | No | Yes | |
| CSF ventricular drain | CSF Routine Microscopy and Culture | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | A minimum of two sequentially numbered tubes must be collected, to investigate suspected sub-arachno... (more) |
| CSF Viral examination | CSF Viral examination | CSF | CSF tube(s) | Yes | No | Herpes multiplex PCR assay tests for Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, Varicella zoster virus and Cytome... (more) |
| C-Telopeptide | C-Telopeptide | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| CTX | C-Telopeptide | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Cu | Copper | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Culdocentisis | Fallopian Tube Swab | Fluid/tissue or swabs | Transswab- swab in transport medium | No | No | The work-up performed is dependent on the clinical notes provided. A collection for Chlamydia PCR te... (more) |
| CV2 antibodies | Anti-CV2 antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| CVC (Central venous catheter) | Catheter, Intravenous Catheter Tip, for Microbiology | Catheter tip | Sterile container | No | No | Indicate on Request Form and specimen container, type and site of catheter. Collected by referring c... (more) |
| CYA | Cyclosporin | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | |
| Cyclic Amp | Cyclic Amp | N/A | No | No | ||
| Cyclosporin | Cyclosporin | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | |
| Cysporin | Cyclosporin | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | |
| Cyst Aspirate | Cytology, Cyst Fluid | Cyst Fluid | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology. Please check other laboratory collection requirements. Colle... (more) |
| Cyst Fluid | Cytology, Cyst Fluid | Cyst Fluid | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology. Please check other laboratory collection requirements. Colle... (more) |
| Cystic Fibrosis testing | Cystic Fibrosis testing | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| Cysticercosis antibodies - Blood | Cysticercosis antibodies - Blood | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Cystine, Urine Qualitative Screen | Cystine, Urine Qualitative Screen | Urine | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Quantitation of Urine Cystine not performed without a positive Qualitative screen result. Collect ra... (more) |
| Cystine, Urine Quantitative | Cystine, Urine Quantitative | Urine | Urine container Plain 24 hour | Yes | No | Quantitation of Urine Cystine not performed without a positive Qualitative screen result. PATIENT IN... (more) |
| Cytochrome P450 | Cytochrome P450 | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| Cytogenetics | Cytogenetics | Blood and bone marrow | Sodium Heparin Tube 7 mL | No | No | |
| Cytology, Bronchial Brush | Cytology, Bronchial Brush | Bronchial Brushing | Glass Slide | No | No | See collection instructions Collected by referring clinician. Label glass slide in pencil on the fr... (more) |
| Cytology, Bronchial Wash | Cytology, Bronchial Wash | Bronchial Washings | Bronchial Suction Trap Container | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology. Please check other laboratory collection requirements. Colle... (more) |
| Cytology, Bronchio-Alveolar Lavage | Cytology, Bronchio-Alveolar Lavage | BAL (Bronchioalveolar Lavage) | Bronchial Suction Trap Container | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology. Please check other laboratory collection requirements. Colle... (more) |
| Cytology, CHOROIDAL MASSES (FNA) | Cytology, CHOROIDAL MASSES (FNA) | Choroidal Aspiration (FNA) | Syringe 2ml | No | No | |
| Cytology, Conjunctival Impression | Cytology, Impression Cytology | Impression Cytology | Millipore filter (cellulose acetate filter). | No | No | Collection filter and container available from cytology. Rapid and Thorough fixation is CRUCIAL. Col... (more) |
| Cytology, Corneal Scrapings | Cytology, Corneal Scrapings | Corneal Scraping | Glass Slide | No | No | |
| Cytology, CSF | Cytology, CSF | CSF | CSF tube(s) | No | No | Deliver immediately. Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemistry,Flow Cytometry. Please che... (more) |
| Cytology, Cyst Fluid | Cytology, Cyst Fluid | Cyst Fluid | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology. Please check other laboratory collection requirements. Colle... (more) |
| Cytology, Fine Needle Aspiration | Cytology, Fine Needle Aspiration | FNA (Fine Needle Aspiration) | Glass Slide | No | No | Deliver within 1 hour. Microbiology and Flow Cytometry may be performed on the needle rinse if colle... (more) |
| Cytology, Herpes Smear Test | Cytology, Tzank Smear | Tzank Smear | Glass Slide | No | No | Deliver within 1 hour. Collected by referrin clinician. Label glass slide in pencil on the frosted ... (more) |
| Cytology, Hydrocoele Fluid | Cytology, Hydrocoele Fluid | Hydrocoele Fluid | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemistry,Flow Cytometry. Please check other laboratory c... (more) |
| Cytology, Impression Cytology | Cytology, Impression Cytology | Impression Cytology | Millipore filter (cellulose acetate filter). | No | No | Collection filter and container available from cytology. Rapid and Thorough fixation is CRUCIAL. Col... (more) |
| Cytology, Nasal Swab | Cytology, Nasal Swab | Nasal Swab | Glass Slide | No | No | Deliver within 1 hour. Collected by referring clinician. Label glass slides in pencil on the froste... (more) |
| Cytology, Nipple Discharge | Cytology, Nipple Discharge | Nipple Discharge | Glass Slide | No | No | |
| Cytology, Pelvic Washings | Cytology, Pelvic Washings | Pelvic Washings | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemistry,Flow Cytometry. Please check other laboratory... (more) |
| Cytology, Pericardial Fluid | Cytology, Pericardial Fluid | Pericardial Fluid | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Do not send large volumes of fluid in Plastic Bags. Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemi... (more) |
| Cytology, Peritoneal Fluid | Cytology, Peritoneal Fluid | Peritoneal Fluid | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Do not send large volumes of fluid in Plastic Bags. Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemi... (more) |
| Cytology, Peritoneal Washings | Cytology, Peritoneal Washings | Peritoneal Washings | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemistry,Flow Cytometry. Please check other laboratory... (more) |
| Cytology, Pleural Fluid | Cytology, Pleural Fluid | Pleural Fluid | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Do not send large volumes of fluid in Plastic Bags. Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemi... (more) |
| Cytology, sputum | Cytology, sputum | Sputum | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Three specimens on three successive days should be collected. Sample may be shared with Microbiolog... (more) |
| Cytology, Sub-Retinal Fluid | Cytology, Sub-Retinal Fluid | Sub-Retinal Fluid | Syringe 2ml | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemistry,Flow Cytometry. Please check other laboratory ... (more) |
| Cytology, Synovial Fluid | Cytology, Synovial Fluid | Synovial Fluid | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemistry,Flow Cytometry. Please check other laboratory... (more) |
| Cytology, ThinPrep Pap Smear | Cytology, ThinPrep Pap Smear | ThinPrep (Pap Smear) | Thin prep vials | No | Yes | A conventional Pap smear is required in conjunction with a ThinPrep specimen. Patients need to be i... (more) |
| Cytology, Tzank Smear | Cytology, Tzank Smear | Tzank Smear | Glass Slide | No | No | Deliver within 1 hour. Collected by referrin clinician. Label glass slide in pencil on the frosted ... (more) |
| Cytology, Ureteric Washings | Cytology, Ureteric Washings | Ureteric Washings | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemistry, Flow cytometry. Please check other laboratory... (more) |
| Cytology, Urine | Cytology, Urine | Urine (X 3) | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology. Please check other laboratory collection requirements. Plea... (more) |
| Cytology, Vitreous Fluid | Cytology, Vitreous Fluid | Vitreous Fluid | Syringe 2ml | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemistry,Flow Cytometry. Please check other laboratory c... (more) |
| Cytology, Vitreous Washings | Cytology, Vitreous Washings | Vitreous Washings | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | Sample may be shared with Microbiology, Biochemistry,Flow Cytometry. Please check other laboratory c... (more) |
| Cytomegalovirus antibodies | Cytomegalovirus antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Cytomegalovirus Investigation (CMV DNA by PCR) | Cytomegalovirus Investigation (CMV DNA by PCR) | Urine, Saliva, Tissue, Blood OR Faeces | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| Cytotoxic antibodies | Cytotoxic antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No |