Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Allergen to Weed Mix
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
13th August 2024	Alternative names	Weed Mix	Weed Mix, Common ragweed, Mugwort, English plantain, Ragwort, Goosefoot, Lamb's quarters, Prickly saltwort, Russian thistle

Alternative Names:

Weed Mix
Common ragweed
Mugwort
English plantain
Ragwort
Goosefoot
Lamb's quarters
Prickly saltwort
Russian thistle

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

021

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

Only 4 allergens/mixes can be requested at any one time. For requests of more than 4 allergens, patients will be billed for the excess number.

This test panel includes the following allergens:

Common ragweed, Mugwort, Plantain (english), Rbwort, Goosefoot, Lamb's quarters, Saltwort (prickly), Russian thistle.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6.5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions:

Store at 4C

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form