| Common test name | Primary test name | Specimen | Container | Referred test | Patient cost | Comments/Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q Fever 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) |
| Quadruple test | Maternal Serum Screening | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Note clearly on Request Form; - Gestional age (indicate if this is from L.K.M.P. or ultrasound) - ... (more) |
| Qualitative BHCG | Pregnancy Test (Qualitative test for hCG) | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | No | No | |
| Qualitative t (8:21) Fusion Gene Analysis | Qualitative t (8:21) Fusion Gene Analysis | Blood and/or Bone Marrow | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Yes | No | Collected at Bone Marrow biopsy by Haematologist - by appointment Bone Marrow: 1-2 mls: Peripheral B... (more) |
| Quantiferon | Quantiferon | Blood | Lithium Heparin Tube | Yes | No | DO NOT CENTRIFUGE DO NOT REFRIGERATE COLLECT BEFORE MIDDAY MONDAY TO FRIDAY venepuncture |
| Quantitative Urine Cystine | 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) |
| Quetiapine | Quetiapine | Blood | Lithium Heparin Tube WITHOUT GEL | Yes | No | Trough level - collect at least 6-8 hours after last dose. Venepuncture. Date, time and dose of las... (more) |
| Quinidine | Quinidine | Blood | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Yes | No | Trough level - collect at least 6-8 hours after last dose. Venepuncture. Date, time and dose of la... (more) |
| Quinsy Drainage, Swab or Aspirate | Throat Swab, Microscopy and culture | Swab | Transswab- swab in transport medium | No | No |