| Common test name | Primary test name | Specimen | Container | Referred test | Patient cost | Comments/Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 CAM Gene | L1 CAM Gene | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| Labial Swab | Vulval Swab, Microscopy and culture | Vulval swab | Transswab- swab in transport medium | No | No | The work-up performed is dependent on the clinical notes provided Using a swab moistened with steril... (more) |
| Lacrimal swab | Lacrimal swab | Swab OR Pus | Transswab- swab in transport medium | No | No | Clinical notes required. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| Lactate | Lactate | Blood | Fluoride oxalate Tube 2 ml | No | No | Avoid fist clenching; minimal use of tourniquet (preferably not at all) Avoid haemolysis; haemolyse... (more) |
| Lactate Dehydrogenase, (LDH) | Lactate Dehydrogenase, (LDH) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Avoid haemolysis; haemolysed samples are unsuitable. Venepuncture. |
| Lactate, CSF | Lactate, CSF | CSF | Fluoride oxalate Tube 2 ml | No | No | Avoid haemolysis; haemolysed samples are unsuitable. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| Lactose intolerance, faeces | Faeces, Reducing Substances | N/A | No | No | ||
| Lactose Tolerance Test | Lactose Tolerance Test | Blood | Fluoride oxalate Tube 2 ml | No | No | Order lactose powder from stores. One gm of powder per kg of body weight is required to a maximum o... (more) |
| Lamictal | Lamotrigine | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Trough level - collect at least 6-8 hours after last dose. Venepuncture. Date, time and dose of l... (more) |
| Lamotrigine | Lamotrigine | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Trough level - collect at least 6-8 hours after last dose. Venepuncture. Date, time and dose of l... (more) |
| Lanoxin | Digoxin | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Trough level - collect at least 6-8 hours after last dose. Venepuncture. Date, time and dose of l... (more) |
| Laxative Screen | Laxative Screen | Urine | **Sterile container | Yes | No | |
| LDH | Lactate Dehydrogenase, (LDH) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Avoid haemolysis; haemolysed samples are unsuitable. Venepuncture. |
| Lead, Urine | Lead, Urine | Urine | Urine container Acid-Washed 24 hour | Yes | No | |
| Lead, Whole Blood | Lead, Whole Blood | Blood | Lithium Heparin Tube | Yes | No | DO NOT CENTRIFUGE Venepuncture. |
| Lebers Neuropathy Screen | LHON Mutation 6460 (G->A) | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | Testing may also be performed on hair (minimum six hairs PULLED out with bulbs) Venepuncture |
| Legionella antibodies | Legionella pneumophila antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | If blood is drawn during the acute phase of the illlness please send convalescent sample 4 - 6 weeks... (more) |
| Legionella culture | Legionella Examination | Sputum, Bronchial Wash or lavage (BAL), Tissue, Pleural fluid OR Other body fluids | Sterile container | Yes | Yes | |
| Legionella Examination | Legionella Examination | Sputum, Bronchial Wash or lavage (BAL), Tissue, Pleural fluid OR Other body fluids | Sterile container | Yes | Yes | |
| Legionella PCR | Legionella Examination | Sputum, Bronchial Wash or lavage (BAL), Tissue, Pleural fluid OR Other body fluids | Sterile container | Yes | Yes | |
| Legionella pneumophila antibodies | Legionella pneumophila antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | If blood is drawn during the acute phase of the illlness please send convalescent sample 4 - 6 weeks... (more) |
| Legionella Pneumophila Type 1 Antigen | Legionella Pneumophila Type 1 Antigen | Urine | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | Yes | No | Hold urine at 4º pending transport to the laboratory. PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS: FEMALE 1. Write your... (more) |
| Leiden Mutation (Factor V) | Leiden Mutation (Factor V) | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | |
| Leigh's Disease Screen | Leigh's Disease Screen | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | Testing may also be performed on hair bulbs (10-20 hair follicles with bulbs) or muscle biopsy (sent... (more) |
| Leishmania antibodies | Leishmania antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Leishmaniasis serology | Leishmania antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Leptospira antibodies | Leptospira antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | If blood is drawn during the acute phase of the illness please send convalescent sample 2 weeks late... (more) |
| Leucocyte antibodies | HLA antibodies | Blood | Plain Tube 10 ml | Yes | No | |
| Leucocyte Lysosomal Enzymes | Lysosomal Enzyme Screen | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAYS; INTERSTATE SENDOUT REQUIRED Venepuncture |
| Leucodystrophy Screen | Lysosomal Enzyme Screen | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAYS; INTERSTATE SENDOUT REQUIRED Venepuncture |
| LFT | Liver Function Test | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| LHON Mutation 11778 (G->A) | LHON Mutation 11778 (G->A) | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| LHON Mutation 14484 (T->C) | LHON Mutation 14484 (T->C) | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | |
| LHON Mutation 6460 (G->A) | LHON Mutation 6460 (G->A) | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | Testing may also be performed on hair (minimum six hairs PULLED out with bulbs) Venepuncture |
| LI | Lithium | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Blood should be taken 12 hours after last dose Venepuncture. |
| Lid margin swab | Lacrimal swab | Swab OR Pus | Transswab- swab in transport medium | No | No | Clinical notes required. Collected by referring Clinician. |
| Light chains in Urine | Protein Electrophoresis, Urine | Early morning urine | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | No | No | |
| Limbal 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) |
| Lipase | Lipase | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Lipid Profile (Total Cholestesterol & 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) |
| Lipoprotein (a) | Lipoprotein (a) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | Yes | Overnight fast Venepuncture |
| Lipoprotein A1 | Apolipoprotein A1 | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | Yes | Overnight fast Venepuncture |
| Lipoprotein B | Apolipoprotein B | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | Yes | Overnight fast Venepuncture |
| Lipoprotein E, genotype | Apolipoprotein E Genotype | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | Yes | |
| Lipoprotein Electrophoresis | Lipoprotein Electrophoresis | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | Fasting specimen required (10-hour overnight fast) Venepuncture |
| Lithium | Lithium | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | Blood should be taken 12 hours after last dose Venepuncture. |
| Liver Biopsy Copper level | Copper, Liver Tissue | Liver tissue | Sterile container | Yes | No | A DRY Specimen is required, DO NOTpreserved in formalin or saline. Collected by referring clinician. |
| Liver Biopsy Iron level | Iron, Liver Tissue | Liver tissue | Sterile container | Yes | No | |
| Liver Function Test | Liver Function Test | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Liver Function Tests (LFT) | Liver Function Test | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| LKM antibodies (Liver Kidney Microsome antibodies) | Anti-Liver Kidney Microsome antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Low vaginal swab | Vaginal Swabs, Microscopy and culture | Vaginal Swabs | Transswab- swab in transport medium | No | No | The referring clinician collects high vaginal specimens. Viral and chlamydia PCR kits are availabl... (more) |
| Low vaginal swab for Group B streptococcus screen | Group B streptococcus screen | Low Vaginal swab | Transswab- swab in transport medium | No | No | Rectal swab may also be processed. Low vaginal swab |
| Lp(a) | Lipoprotein (a) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | Yes | Overnight fast Venepuncture |
| Lupus Anticoagulant Screen | Lupus Anticoagulant Screen | 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.... (more) |
| Lupus Inhibitor | Lupus Anticoagulant Screen | 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.... (more) |
| Luteinising Hormone, (LH) | Luteinising Hormone, (LH) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Lyme Disease antibodies | Lyme Disease antibodies | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Lymph Node Biopsy, Histology | Histology, Lymph Node Biopsy | Tissue, fresh lymphoid tissue. | Sterile container | No | No | Place on ice and deliver to Anatomical Pathology within 1 hour. DO NOT USE FIXATIVE. Collected by r... (more) |
| Lymphocoele Fluid, Microscopy and culture | Pus, Microscopy and culture | Pus | Sterile container | No | No | None. The referring clinician collects samples from unruptured abscesses by aspiration of contents w... (more) |
| Lymphocyte markers | Surface Marker Studies | Blood or bone marrow | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | |
| Lymphocyte Subset Analysis | Lymphocyte Subset Analysis | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | No | No | |
| Lysis test | Euglobulin Lysis Time | Blood, | Sodium citrate Tube 2.7 ml | No | No | URGENT. Sodium citrate tubes must be filled to the line. Keep at 4ºC, deliver immediately. Only ... (more) |
| Lysosomal Enzyme Screen | Lysosomal Enzyme Screen | Blood | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAYS; INTERSTATE SENDOUT REQUIRED Venepuncture |
| Lysozyme | Lysozyme | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | |
| Lysozyme, Urine | Lysozyme, Urine | N/A | No | No |