Pathology Handbook

Request Group

AUP

VD3

Request Group

ICP

16S

Processing Instructions

Store at -70'C

Store at 4'C

External Transport Instructions

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Request Group

MON

17H

Collection & Request Instructions

Add 20 mL 6 M HCl to urine bottle (24 hour)

Request Group

STV

5HU

Request Group

Acanthamoeba Culture

ACN

MBS rebatable

No

No

Request Group

SMH

ACR

Request Group

APR

FVV

Request Group

RBW

ACY

Request Group

RBW

ADF

Request Group

DVP

HUM

Alternative names

Humira, Hadlima

Humira, Hadlima, anti ADA antibody

Registration Instructions

Send one aliquot to Monash and Haematology/Coags scientist to freeze the remaining aliquots in -80C.

The below form must be completed and sent to pathology:

https://handbook.northernpath.org.au/downloads/haem/form-to-accompany-ADAMTS-13-requests.docx

Send one aliquot to Monash and Haematology/Coags scientist to freeze the remaining aliquots in -80C.

Collection & Request Instructions

Collect 2 (TWO tubes). 

This test is the not  listed on CMBS schedule and the test kit used at Southern Cross Pathology is very expensive.

For routine batch testing charge is $140 and for urgent requests $345

Collect 2 (TWO tubes). 

This test is the not  listed on CMBS schedule.

For routine batch testing charge is $280 and for urgent requests $400.

Method

This test is the not  listed on CMBS schedule and the test kit used at Southern Cross Pathology is very expensive.

For routine batch testing charge is $140 and for urgent requests $345

This test is the not  listed on CMBS schedule.

For routine batch testing charge is $280 and for urgent requests $400.

This test will be performed on the AcuStar chemiluminescent platform at Monash Pathology from Oct 2023.

Request Group

MON

ADA

Registration Instructions

Direct ZN will be performed, specimen will be referred to VIDRL for culture and conformation for ZN.

Please add MYB at data entry.

Direct ZN will be performed, specimen will be referred to VIDRL for culture and conformation for ZN.

Please add MYB at data entry. Urine or tissue register MYB only

Preferred Specimen Type

Sputum
Bronchial Washings
Bronchoalveolar Lavage

Sputum
Bronchial Washings
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Fluid

Request Group

ICP

AFT

Request Group

MON

ALU

Request Group

STV

AKI

External Laboratory

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

Melbourne Pathology

Request Group

MPS

FOA

Request Group

SYD

AGS

Request Group

DVP

A1G

Request Group

MON

AAP

Request Group

RBW

AAF

Request Group

SAH

ALA

Request Group

SMH

VCG

External Laboratory

Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service

Victorian Clinical Genetics Service

Request Group

ICP

AMT

Request Group

VCG

AAU

Request Group

RBW

AMI

Request Group

RPA

ATP

Request Group

PMC

AGF

Optional Container Type

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Lithium Heparin (with Gel) collect on ice
Lithium Heparin (without Gel) collect on ice

Request Group

MND

AHM

Preferred Container Type

SST

Plain tube- serum (No Gel)
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Request Group

MON

DAA

Request Group

ICP

ANG

Request Group

PWT

CN1

Request Group

MND

CAP

Request Group

STV

FAC

Request Group

STV

AG2

Request Group

RBW

GQ1 (SST), GQC (CSF)

Processing Instructions

CSF must be stored and shipped frozen

Request Group

STV

AMO

Laboratory

Haematology

Immunology

Request Group

SCL

ASC

Request Group

STV

SPA

Request Group

ICP

68K

Request Group

STV

AAA

Request Group

STV

AD1

Request Group

STV

AD3

Request Group

SCL

END

Request Group

STV

AHA

Request Group

CHW

MOC (CSF), MOG (SST)

Request Group

RCH

AMU

Request Group

NEU

NEU (Serum) NAC (CSF)

Request Group

NAC

NEU

Request Group

STV

NAC

Request Group

RBW

NMO (SST), NMP (CSF)

Request Group

STV

AOA

Request Group

STV

ARE

Laboratory

Anatomical Pathology

Immunology

Request Group

ASK

ASM

Registration Instructions

Sendaway test to: St Vincent's Hospital, Biochemistry, Level 2 Inpatient Service Building, Princes St, Fitzroy.

Authorisation: Approved sendaway. Dr request sufficient.

Sendaway test to: St Vincent's Hospital, Biochemistry, Level 2 Inpatient Service Building, Princes St, Fitzroy.

Request Group

STV

ASK

Request Group

STV

ASK

Request Group

STV

ASK

Request Group

STV

ATA

Processing Instructions

Divide the serum into 2 labelled aliquots of approxiamtely equal volume. One will be sent to Austin and the other is to be stored in the -20'C freezer.

Divide the serum into 2 labelled aliquots of approximately equal volume. One aliquot will be stored at 4'C and sent to Austin and the other aliquot is to be stored at -20'C in the freezer.

Collection & Request Instructions

May be associated with arterial/venous thrombosis.

Processing Instructions

Centrifuge

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at 4'C
Store at -20'C

Processing Instructions

Divide the serum into 2 labelled aliquots of approxiamtely equal volume. One will be sent to Austin and the other is to be stored in the -20'C freezer.

External Laboratory

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

Austin Pathology

Request Group

VCG

ADM

Request Group

STV

APO

Request Group

STV

APP

Request Group

RCH

ARH

Request Group

SYD

ATZ

Assay name

B Cell Quantitation (Sendaway Test)

B Cell Quantitation

Registration Instructions

CSR pls register as FLW and bring sample to flow department.

Flow scientist to add BCQ and re-route sample to Sendaway for Alfred Pathology.

Collect Mon-Thu only.

CSR pls register as FLW and bring sample to flow department.

Flow scientist to allocate appropriate panel (BCF) as per WI072.

Collect Mon-Fri (before 1pm) only (non-public holidays).

Testing must be performed within 24 hours of collection. Performed on patients from 16 years of age and above.  Patients less than 16 years of age testing needs to be referred to RCH.

External Laboratory

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions

Send at ambient temperature

Request Group

ICP

BHP

Request Group

ICP

BHS

Request Group

MON

BLC

Request Group

MON

BCL

Processing Instructions

Must be received by Sth Aust Pathology  within 24 hours of collection fresh or stabilised in trizol within 24hrs and sent frozen.

Referral - BCR-ABL Kinase Domain Mutation Analysis form (see below) must be filled out by the Haematology Registrars and sent with the pathology request form and sample.

Must be received by Sth Aust Pathology within 24 hours of fresh collection.

Referral - BCR-ABL Kinase Domain Mutation Analysis form (see below) must be filled out by the Haematology Registrars/Consultants and sent with the pathology request form and sample.

Registration Instructions

$235.00 Patients eligible for Medicare will not be billed. All others, fee applies. Mon-Thurs collections, Disease status and therapy and completed Referral form (see link) must accompany sample.Send to lab within 24 hrs. Sample must arrive at Frome Rd Lab by 16:00 (same day) if collected on a Friday. GMP staff will address the payment requirements when the patient sample and test request is received by the lab.

$235.00 Patients eligible for Medicare will not be billed. All others, fee applies.

Collection times: Tuesday afternoon (after 2.30pm) to Wednesday morning (before 8.30am) collection. Send to NPV lab immediately (especially with Wed AM collection). Outside of these times, please seek approval from the Lab Haem Reg/Consultant prior to collection.

Disease status and therapy and completed Referral form (see link) must accompany sample. The samples must be couriered to SA Pathology within 24 hrs. GMP staff will address the payment requirements when the patient sample and test request is received by the lab.

Collection & Request Instructions

Mon-Thurs collections, Disease status and therapy and completed Referral form (see link) must accompany sample.Send to lab within 24 hrs. Sample must arrive at Frome Rd Lab by 16:00 (same day) if collected on a Friday. GMP staff will address the payment requirements when the patient sample and test request is received by the lab.

Collection times: Tuesday afternoon (after 2.30pm) to Wednesday morning (before 8.30am) collection. Send to NPV lab immediately (especially with Wed AM collection). Outside of these times, please seek approval from the Lab Haem Reg/Consultant prior to collection.

Disease status and therapy and completed Referral form (see link) must accompany sample. The samples must be couriered to SA Pathology within 24 hrs. GMP staff will address the payment requirements when the patient sample and test request is received by the lab.

External Transport Instructions

Must be received by SA Pathology (South Australia) within 24 hours of collection when fresh unless stabilized in trizol and frozen.

Must be received by SA Pathology (South Australia) within 24 hours of collection.

Registration Instructions

Must receive a 10ml EDTA to perform this test.

Collection & Request Instructions

Specimens to be collected only on Monday to Thursday (Except for where a public holiday falls on the following day). Specimens collected after 12pm on Sundays must be stored at room temperature. Specimens more than 24 hours old cannot be tested and a recollection will be requested.

Please ensure that blood for molecular testing for BCRABL is collected in a separate dedicated sterile tube. Molecular specimens must NOT be put through any analysers. If unsure please call the Genetics and Molecular Pathology laboratory.

Tube handling must be minimized to prevent contamination.

Specimens to be collected only on Monday to Thursday (Except for where a public holiday falls on the following day). Specimens more than 48 hours old cannot be tested and a recollection will be requested.

Please ensure that blood for molecular testing for BCRABL is collected in a separate dedicated sterile tube. Molecular specimens must NOT be put through any analysers. If unsure please call the Genetics and Molecular Pathology laboratory.

Tube handling must be minimized to prevent contamination.

Processing Instructions

Specimens to be collected only on Monday to Thursday (Except for where a public holiday falls on the following day) . Specimens collected after 12pm on Sundays must be stored at room temperature. Specimens more than 24 hours old cannot be tested and a recollection will be requested.

Specimens to be collected only on Monday to Thursday (Except for where a public holiday falls on the following day). Specimens more than 48 hours old cannot be tested and a recollection will be requested.

Request Group

PMC

BCR

Processing Instructions

Divide the serum into 2 labelled aliquots of approximately equal volume. One aliquot will be stored at 4'C and sent to Austin and the other aliquot is to be stored at -20'C in the freezer.

Divide the serum into 2 labelled aliquots of approximately equal volume. One aliquot will be stored at 4'C and sent to Austin and the other aliquot is to be stored at -20'C in the CSR freezer.

Processing Instructions

Divide the serum into 2 labelled aliquots of approxiamtely equal volume. One will be sent to Austin and the other is to be stored in the -20'C freezer.

Divide the serum into 2 labelled aliquots of approximately equal volume. One aliquot will be stored at 4'C and sent to Austin and the other aliquot is to be stored at -20'C in the freezer.

Assay name

beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies (Sendaway Test)

Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies (Sendaway Test)

Processing Instructions

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at 4'C

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at 4'C
Store at -20'C

Processing Instructions

Divide the serum into 2 labelled aliquots of approxiamtely equal volume. One will be sent to Austin and the other is to be stored in the -20'C freezer.

External Laboratory

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

Austin Pathology

Request Group

RCH

BA

Request Group

SMH

BAK

Request Group

RCH

BDP

Request Group

ICP

BOS

Request Group

ICP

BOW

Request Group

PMC

BC1

Request Group

PMC

BG2

Request Group

PWT

BUP

Request Group

QHT

BKP

Request Group

ICP

BUS

Request Group

CKI

D81

Request Group

RBW

CKI

Request Group

STV

CEI

Request Group

STV

C1Q

Request Group

STV

C2C

Request Group

SEL

C6C

Request Group

SEL

C7C

Request Group

SEL

C8C

Request Group

SEL

C9C

Request Group

PMC

CDH

Request Group

SMH

CAL

Request Group

SMH

CAF

Request Group

PMC

CRG

Registration Instructions

2 groin swabs (GRSW), 2 axilla swabs (AXSW).  Do not label the swabs.

Register 1 x "=CAU" panel. This covers all 4 swabs (L/R groin and L/R axilla)

Request Group

CAU

=CAU

Registration Instructions

2 groin swabs (GRSW), 2 axilla swabs (AXSW) and a rectal swab will be received. Register four panels in the one episode - 2 x CPE, 2 x CAU.  Do not label the swabs.

2 groin swabs (GRSW), 2 axilla swabs (AXSW).  Do not label the swabs.

Request Group

VCG

CNU

Request Group

PMC

CEB

Request Group

MON

CEF

Request Group

RPH

CGA

Request Group

VCG

CMG

Request Group

RBW

CRS

Request Group

PMC

CHR

Request Group

VCG

CHA

Registration Instructions

1 x LH or Salivary Kit

• Karyotype/Chromosomes/G-banded Karyotype = 1 x 6mL LH

• Salivary Kit may be obtained from pathology.

This request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to testing.       

1 x LH or Salivary Kit

• Karyotype/Chromosomes/G-banded Karyotype = 1 x 6mL LH

• Salivary Kit may be obtained from pathology.

Request Group

MON

CFT

Request Group

SSW

CIU

External Transport Instructions

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

Request Group

RPA

CKS

Request Group

RPA

CLM

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

4.0 mL

Optional Container Type

EDTA 4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions

A separate unopened EDTA blood tube is required.

Collect in the morning to allow for the lengthy preparation that must occur on the same day. Specimen must be less than 24 hours old.

A maximum of  1 CMV viral load test per sample type will be performed on any patient in a one week period.

Testing  performed on Roche Ampliprep/ Taqman – LoD 137 IU/ml.

Requests for urgent or more frequent testing must be approved by the Microbiology Unit Head.

A separate unopened EDTA blood tube is required. 4ml EDTA is acceptable if full.

Collect in the morning to allow for the lengthy preparation that must occur on the same day. Specimen must be less than 24 hours old.

A maximum of  1 CMV viral load test per sample type will be performed on any patient in a one week period.

Testing  performed on Roche Ampliprep/ Taqman – LoD 137 IU/ml.

Requests for urgent or more frequent testing must be approved by the Microbiology Unit Head.

Request Group

ICP

COC

Request Group

MOU

CAB

Collection & Request Instructions

Specimens cannot be analysed or re- analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection.

Specimens cannot be analysed or re-analysed beyond 4 to 6 hours after collection.

External Laboratory

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

Austin Pathology

Processing Instructions

Divide the plasma into 2 aliquots. One will be sent to Alfred as per usual and give the other aliquot to the NPV Haematology/Coags scientist  to store in the in -80C freezer.

Request Group

VCG

C26

Registration Instructions

Cost: $50.00

Location: Alfred (ALF), Eastern Health (EAH), Austin (AUP), Royal Melbourne Hospital (SMH), Peter MacCallum (PMC)

Billing: Alfred (ALF), Eastern Health (EAH), Austin (AUP), Royal Melbourne Hospital (SMH), Peter MacCallum (PMC)

Doctor: SMH-GK4FJ, PMC-CA62J

Cost: $50.00

Location: Alfred (ALF), Eastern Health (EAH), Austin (AUP), Royal Melbourne Hospital (SMH), Peter MacCallum (PMC)

Billing: Alfred (ALF), Eastern Health (EAH), Austin (AUP), Royal Melbourne Hospital (SMH), Peter MacCallum (PMC)

Doctor: ALF- HS56H, EAH- RB4JY, AUP - KI0AA, SMH-GK4FJ, PMC-CA62J

Registration Instructions

Cost: $50.00

Location: Alfred (ALF), Eastern Health (EAH), Austin (AUP), Royal Melbourne Hospital (SMH)

Billing: Alfred (ALF), Eastern Health (EAH), Austin (AUP), Royal Melbourne Hospital (SMH)

Doctor: SMH-GK4FJ

Cost: $50.00

Location: Alfred (ALF), Eastern Health (EAH), Austin (AUP), Royal Melbourne Hospital (SMH), Peter MacCallum (PMC)

Billing: Alfred (ALF), Eastern Health (EAH), Austin (AUP), Royal Melbourne Hospital (SMH), Peter MacCallum (PMC)

Doctor: SMH-GK4FJ, PMC-CA62J

Registration Instructions

Cost: $50.00

Location: Alfred (ALF), Eastern Health (EAH), Austin (AUP), Royal Melbourne Hospital (SMH)

Billing: Alfred (ALF), Eastern Health (EAH), Austin (AUP), Royal Melbourne Hospital (SMH)

Cost: $50.00

Location: Alfred (ALF), Eastern Health (EAH), Austin (AUP), Royal Melbourne Hospital (SMH)

Billing: Alfred (ALF), Eastern Health (EAH), Austin (AUP), Royal Melbourne Hospital (SMH)

Doctor: SMH-GK4FJ

Request Group

RNS

CUT

Request Group

SAG

CVD

External Laboratory

V.I.D.R.L.

Registration Instructions

If request form states CPE / C. auris register four panels in the one episode - 2 x CPE, 2 x CAU.  Do not label the swabs.

Requesting doctor - NHIC

Register 2 x CPE panels. This covers both rectal and groin swabs.

Requesting doctor - NHIC

Request Group

SCL

CYE (EDTA), CYG (SST)

Request Group

RPA

CSE

Request Group

RCH

CSL

Request Group

CSN

NEP

Request Group

SYD

CSN

Request Group

PMC

CD1

Request Group

SCL

CYP

Request Group

VCG

CFG

Request Group

ICP

CYS

Request Group

VCG

CYU

Request Group

STV

CTG

Request Group

VCGS

PCO

Request Group

STV

CGT

External Transport Instructions

Request Group

STV

CIC

Request Group

STV

VIT

Request Group

SYD

DAR

Request Group

SMH

DAU

Request Group

ICP

DEN

Request Group

RPA

DEU

Request Group

RPH

DGG

Request Group

MON

DHY

Request Group

ICP

DFS

Collection & Request Instructions

It is recommended that an FBE and film for microfilaria be performed.

It is recommended that an FBE and film for microfilaria be performed.

Request Group

SMH

DSU

Request Group

RBW

DON

Request Group

VCG

DSC

Request Group

VCG

DMD

Request Group

SFM

DYT

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

4.0 mL

Optional Container Type

EDTA 4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions

A separate unopened EDTA blood tube or SST is required.

A separate unopened EDTA blood tube or SST is required. 4 ml EDTA is acceptable if full.

Request Group

RCH

EPC (CSF), EPT (Tissue), EPV (EDTA)

Request Group

SYD

EFA

Request Group

ARR

EHR

Request Group

MON

EMR

Alternative names

Antibodies to Extractable Nuclear Antigens, SS-A, SS-B, SCL-70, Jo-1, RNP, Sm, Anti-Sm, Anti Smith ab, Anti RNP, Anti Ro, Anti La, Anti Topoisomerase

Antibodies to Extractable Nuclear Antigens, SS-A, SS-B, SCL-70 (topoisomerase), Jo-1, RNP, Sm, Anti-Sm, Anti Smith ab, Anti RNP, Anti Ro, Anti La

Laboratory

Haematology

Immunology

Request Group

MDU

EPE

Request Group

MDU

ETE

Registration Instructions

If only requesting enterovirus PCR panel HVM, however if requesting clinician requesting coxsackie panel ENT 

Preferred Specimen Type

Cerebrospinal Fluid
Tissue
Faeces
Swab

Cerebrospinal Fluid
Tissue
Faeces
Swab
EDTA

Preferred Container Type

CSF Tube 3
Fresh Tissue Pot
Plain 70mL pot
Viral Transport Medium Swab

CSF Tube 3
Fresh Tissue Pot
Plain 70mL pot
Viral Transport Medium Swab
EDTA 10 mL

Notes

This PCR detects HSV-1, HSV-2, CMV, VZV, Enterovirus and Adenovirus.

This PCR detects Enterovirus and Parechovirus

Request Group

ESM

E5M

Request Group

MON

ESM

Collection & Request Instructions

If EBV PCR requested on blood, order as EBVLOAD.  

REQUIRES APPROVAL FROM CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGIST

If EBV PCR requested on blood, order as EBVLOAD.  

Request Group

EAH

EBR

Request Group

AHL

EMS

Request Group

MON

ERP

Collection & Request Instructions

A purple top EDTA tube can also be used for ESR testing with a minimum of 1.2mL of blood required. However, please note, if a concurrent FBE is being requested, a minimum of 1.5mL (2mL preferred) of blood will be required.                                  

Request Group

RPA

ETG

Registration Instructions

Sendaway test to: St Vincent's Hospital, Biochemistry, Level 2 Inpatient Service Building, Princes St, Fitzroy.

Authorisation: only proceed if ENA panel is positive without identified specificity and if requested by Rheumatology. Otherwise seek approval from Director of Pathology. 

Specific antibody needs to be requested. Confirm with the requesting doctor. 

Sendaway test to: St Vincent's Hospital, Biochemistry, Level 2 Inpatient Service Building, Princes St, Fitzroy.

Authorisation: only proceed if ENA panel is positive without identified specificity and if requested by Rheumatology. Otherwise seek approval from Director of Pathology. 

Specific antibody needs to be requested. Confirm with the requesting doctor. 

Registration Instructions

Sendaway test to: St Vincent's Hospital, Biochemistry, Level 2 Inpatient Service Building, Princes St, Fitzroy.

Processing & dispatch: Performed by NPV CSR

Authorisation: only proceed if ENA is negative and requested by Rheumatology. Otherwise seek approval from Director of Pathology. 

Specific test needs to be requested. Confirm with the requesting doctor. 

Sendaway test to: St Vincent's Hospital, Biochemistry, Level 2 Inpatient Service Building, Princes St, Fitzroy.

Authorisation: only proceed if ENA panel is positive without identified specificity and if requested by Rheumatology. Otherwise seek approval from Director of Pathology. 

Specific antibody needs to be requested. Confirm with the requesting doctor. 

Assay name

ENA Autoantibody Sendaway (Sendaway Test)

Extended ENA Autoantibody (Sendaway Test)

Alternative names

Mi-2 antibody, Anti Mi-2, Ku antibody, Anti-Ku, Pm/Scl antibody, Anti Pm/Scl, PCNA antibody, Anti PCNA, Ribosomal P antibodies, Anti Ribosomal P

Mi-2 antibody, Anti Mi-2, Ku antibody, Anti-Ku, Pm/Scl antibody, Anti Pm/Scl, PCNA antibody, Anti PCNA, Ribosomal P antibodies, Anti Ribosomal P, DFS-70

Laboratory

Haematology

Immunology

Volume (Adults)

6 mL

9 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

2 mL

Registration Instructions

Sendaway test to: St Vincent's Hospital, Biochemistry, Level 2 Inpatient Service Building, Princes St, Fitzroy.

Processing & dispatch: Performed by NPV CSR

Authorisation: Approved sendaway test. Doctor request via APS request form is sufficient.

Resulting: Results are entered by the Immunology scientist.

Sendaway test to: St Vincent's Hospital, Biochemistry, Level 2 Inpatient Service Building, Princes St, Fitzroy.

Processing & dispatch: Performed by NPV CSR

Authorisation: only proceed if ENA is negative and requested by Rheumatology. Otherwise seek approval from Director of Pathology. 

Specific test needs to be requested. Confirm with the requesting doctor. 

Collection & Request Instructions

When requesting the test, specify the antibody to be tested for.   

Request Group

STV

EAA

Request Group

MON

F9M

Request Group

MON

F8M

Request Group

MON

FTA

Request Group

MON

FTI

Request Group

STV

FCL

Request Group

SCL

FAE

Registration Instructions

Faecal spot sample. Not to be confused with Faecal Fat (72hrs).

This test has poor specificity and has been discontinued.  For investigation of fat malabsorption please consider faecal elestase.  Not to be confused with Faecal Fat (72hrs).

Request Group

FFG

TNA

MBS rebatable

Yes

No

Preferred Specimen Type

Faeces

No specimen

Preferred Container Type

Faecal (Brown Top) Container

Report Only

Transport Instructions between sites and/or laboratories

Room Temperature

___

Processing Instructions

Store at 4'C

External Laboratory

Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services

External Transport Instructions

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Request Group

RCH

FFG

Request Group

SCL

FAO

Request Group

RCH

FAR

Request Group

STV

PPR

Registration Instructions

Test costs $400 to perform and is not Medicare rebatable. The attached patient consent form must be completed for testing to proceed.

Patient Consent Form

For inpatients, haematologist approval is required before registration.

Test costs $400 to perform and is not Medicare rebatable. The attached patient consent form must be completed for testing to proceed.

Patient Consent Form

Approval from Director of Pathology is required before registration.

Request Group

CHW

FAM

Request Group

ICP

FCI

Request Group

ICP

FIL

Request Group

RPA

FIP

Request Group

STV

FLE

Request Group

STV

FLL

Request Group

SYD

FCZ

Request Group

SMH

5FL

Request Group

RPA

FLX

Registration Instructions

This request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.  Test can also be performed on Salivary Kit (VCGS) available from NPV collection rooms (Northern Hospital)

CostThis requst must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending

Private patients: Medicare rebate (bulk billed): $86.15 (PCR test), $172.30 (Southern blot).

Public (Northern Health request form): No charge 

Non-Medicare patients: $101.30 (PCR test), $202.65 (Southern blot).

Reporting time

PCR: 2-3 weeks

Southern blot: 2-3 weeks

Unless requested by Paediatrician and clinical notes indicate developmental delay, this request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending. 

Test can also be performed on Salivary Kit (VCGS) available from NPV collection rooms (Northern Hospital)

Private patients: Medicare rebate (bulk billed): $86.15 (PCR test), $172.30 (Southern blot).

Public (Northern Health request form): No charge 

Non-Medicare patients: $101.30 (PCR test), $202.65 (Southern blot).

Reporting time

PCR: 2-3 weeks

Southern blot: 2-3 weeks

External Transport Instructions

This request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending

Unless requested by Paediatrician and clinical notes indicate developmental delay, this request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.

Request Group

VCG

FRA

Registration Instructions

This requst must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.  Test can also be performed on Salivary Kit (VCGS) available from NPV collection rooms (Northern Hospital)

CostThis requst must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending

Private patients: Medicare rebate (bulk billed): $86.15 (PCR test), $172.30 (Southern blot).

Public (Northern Health request form): No charge 

Non-Medicare patients: $101.30 (PCR test), $202.65 (Southern blot).

Reporting time

PCR: 2-3 weeks

Southern blot: 2-3 weeks

This request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.  Test can also be performed on Salivary Kit (VCGS) available from NPV collection rooms (Northern Hospital)

CostThis requst must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending

Private patients: Medicare rebate (bulk billed): $86.15 (PCR test), $172.30 (Southern blot).

Public (Northern Health request form): No charge 

Non-Medicare patients: $101.30 (PCR test), $202.65 (Southern blot).

Reporting time

PCR: 2-3 weeks

Southern blot: 2-3 weeks

External Transport Instructions

This requst must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending

This request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending

Registration Instructions

Test can also be performed on Salivary Kit (VCGS) available from NPV collection rooms (Northern Hospital)

Cost

Private patients: Medicare rebate (bulk billed): $86.15 (PCR test), $172.30 (Southern blot).

Public (Northern Health request form): No charge 

Non-Medicare patients: $101.30 (PCR test), $202.65 (Southern blot).

Reporting time

PCR: 2-3 weeks

Southern blot: 2-3 weeks

This requst must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.  Test can also be performed on Salivary Kit (VCGS) available from NPV collection rooms (Northern Hospital)

CostThis requst must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending

Private patients: Medicare rebate (bulk billed): $86.15 (PCR test), $172.30 (Southern blot).

Public (Northern Health request form): No charge 

Non-Medicare patients: $101.30 (PCR test), $202.65 (Southern blot).

Reporting time

PCR: 2-3 weeks

Southern blot: 2-3 weeks

External Transport Instructions

This requst must be approved by the haematology registrar prior to sending

This requst must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending

Request Group

VCG

FFA

Collection & Request Instructions

Sample should be collected just prior to next dose.  If dosage is changed, re-test after 5-7 days.

Alternative names

Phenytoin (free)

MBS rebatable

No

Yes

Volume (Adults)

4 mL

2 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

4 mL

2 mL

Request Group

VCG

FAG

Request Group

SCL

FRU

Request Group

ICP

FUP

Request Group

RCH

G6Q

Request Group

MND

GAB (SST), GAC (CSF)

Request Group

RPA

GAP

Request Group

SMH

GAD

Request Group

SAH

GAG

External Transport Instructions

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

Request Group

STV

GST

Request Group

PAH

GRT

Assay name

Gilbert's syndrome

Gilbert

Request Group

SCL

GIL

Request Group

RWH

GCS

Request Group

MON

GBA

Request Group

RPA

GLG

Request Group

VCG

GLY

Request Group

QEM

PWT

Transport Instructions between sites and/or laboratories

Room Temperature

Request Group

MHU

GNS

Request Group

ARC

GRA

Registration Instructions

Test not able to be performed on CSF refer to anti ganglioside antibodies

Test not able to be performed on CSF refer to anti ganglioside antibodies

Preferred Specimen Type

Serum

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Registration Instructions

This test is no longer available

Test not able to be performed on CSF refer to anti ganglioside antibodies

Preferred Specimen Type

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Serum

Request Group

PWT

TNA

Registration Instructions

This test is no longer available

External Laboratory

PathWest QEII Medical Centre

Request Group

MON

HGT

Request Group

CHW

HIB

Request Group

AUP

HSD

Request Group

AUP

HTM

Request Group

SNP

HE4

Volume (Adults)

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

Registration Instructions

Test no longer available.  Please consider alternative test methods.

Test no longer available.  Please consider alternative test methods (urea breath test or stool antigen test)

Request Group

PYL

TNA

MBS rebatable

Yes

No

Volume (Adults)

6 mL

0.0 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

0.0 mL

Registration Instructions

Test no longer available.  Please consider alternative test methods.

Preferred Specimen Type

Serum

No specimen

Preferred Container Type

SST

See Detailed Information

Transport Instructions between sites and/or laboratories

Room Temperature

___

External Laboratory

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Request Group

STV

HPA

Request Group

AUP

HEC

Request Group

SEL

HPS

Request Group

HCS

HCC

Registration Instructions

Use "Hepatitis C Supplemental Tests"  when screening test S/CO > 5.

Use "Hepatitis C Sup. Test (NRL)" when screening test S/CO   < 5.

Orderable by lab only

Request Group

SMH

HFE

Request Group

VCG

HNP

Optional Container Type

Dry Swab

Dry Swab
EDTA 4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions

Tissue specimens not accepted for testing and need to order HSP (VIDRL)

For quantitative CMV PCR order CMV Viral Load.

A separate EDTA blood tube is essential. It cannot be used for other tests.

Use a Gene expert (xpert) swab (red top swab). 

Guidelines for swab collection.

A sterile flocked swab is used to vigorously swab the base of the lesion— applying enough pressure to collect epithelial cells without causing bleeding—and collect vesicular fluid. It is important to collect infected epithelial cells from the base of the lesion because they usually contain a significant amount of virus. 
Break off swab into red top swab container.

For investigation of CMV colitis, a colonic biopsy is recommended. For all other enquires, please contact the Microbiology Registrar.

Tissue specimens not accepted for testing and need to order HSP (VIDRL)

For quantitative CMV PCR order CMV Viral Load.

A separate EDTA blood tube is essential. It cannot be used for other tests. 4 ml EDTA is acceptable if full.

Use a Gene expert (xpert) swab (red top swab). 

Guidelines for swab collection.

A sterile flocked swab is used to vigorously swab the base of the lesion— applying enough pressure to collect epithelial cells without causing bleeding—and collect vesicular fluid. It is important to collect infected epithelial cells from the base of the lesion because they usually contain a significant amount of virus. 
Break off swab into red top swab container.

For investigation of CMV colitis, a colonic biopsy is recommended. For all other enquires, please contact the Microbiology Registrar.

Assay name

Hirschsprung

Hirschsprung's disease

Volume (Adults)

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

Request Group

CHW

HIS

Request Group

SMH

HON

Request Group

ICP

HSS

Collection & Request Instructions

TEST CAN ONLY BE DONE ON KNOWN HIV POSITIVE PATIENTS 

Patients should have evidence of positive confirmed HIV serology - if unsure, please speak with Clinical Microbiologist or Microbiology Department.

Therapy status must be provided in clinical notes. List antiviral agents if on therapy.

Requests for urgent testing must be approved by the Microbiology Unit Head.

A minimum of 1 mL of CSF is required for this test.

Note: NATA/RCPA accreditation does not cover CSF samples, as test is not validated on this sample type. Results should be interpreted with caution.

TEST CAN ONLY BE DONE ON KNOWN HIV POSITIVE PATIENTS 

Request form may state "ART" or "retrovirus infection" or patients should have evidence of positive confirmed HIV serology or previous HIV viral load requests - if unsure, please speak with Clinical Microbiologist or Microbiology Department.

Requests for urgent testing must be approved by the Microbiology Unit Head.

A minimum of 1 mL of CSF is required for this test.

Note: NATA/RCPA accreditation does not cover CSF samples, as test is not validated on this sample type. Results should be interpreted with caution.

Collection & Request Instructions

Therapy status must be provided in clinical notes. List antiviral agents if on therapy.

Requests for urgent testing must be approved by the Microbiology Unit Head.

A minimum of 1 mL of CSF is required for this test.

Note: NATA/RCPA accreditation does not cover CSF samples, as test is not validated on this sample type. Results should be interpreted with caution.

TEST CAN ONLY BE DONE ON KNOWN HIV POSITIVE PATIENTS 

Patients should have evidence of positive confirmed HIV serology - if unsure, please speak with Clinical Microbiologist or Microbiology Department.

Therapy status must be provided in clinical notes. List antiviral agents if on therapy.

Requests for urgent testing must be approved by the Microbiology Unit Head.

A minimum of 1 mL of CSF is required for this test.

Note: NATA/RCPA accreditation does not cover CSF samples, as test is not validated on this sample type. Results should be interpreted with caution.

Request Group

RWH

HIP

Request Group

ARC

HL5

Collection & Request Instructions

Bucal swab for paediatric can also be collected.

An additional paper request form is required for this test, obtainable from the Australian Red Cross Blood Service website at

https://transfusion.com.au/node/2441

Bucal swab (dry swab) for paediatric can also be collected.

An additional paper request form is required for this test, obtainable from the Australian Red Cross Blood Service website at

https://transfusion.com.au/node/2441

Request Group

VTI

HL1

Request Group

ARC

HLA

Request Group

ARC

HL2

Request Group

ARC

HL3

Request Group

VTI

HL4

Request Group

ARC

HLB

Request Group

RPA

HMG

Alternative names

HHV 6 PCR

HHV6 PCR

Alternative names

HHV6 PCR

HHV 6 PCR

Alternative names

HH6V Serology

HHV6 Serology

Request Group

RWH

HPV

Registration Instructions

This request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.

If not requested by Neurology unit, this request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.

External Transport Instructions

This request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.

If not requested by Neurology unit, this request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.

Request Group

VCG

HDG

Registration Instructions

This request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.

External Transport Instructions

This requst must be approved by the haematology registrar prior to sending

This request must be approved by the Director of Pathology prior to sending.

Request Group

RPA

HYU

Request Group

SMH

IA2

Request Group

RPA

IGD

Notes

NSW Pathology charges $41 plus GST as of Aug 2023

Request Group

RNS

ILG

Request Group

RCH

IFT

Request Group

PMC

IHC

Request Group

SYD

IND

Request Group

LVP

INF

Request Group

SMH

IAB

Request Group

STV

INT

Request Group

PMC

I16

Request Group

RPA

IRO

Request Group

SYD

ISZ

Request Group

MON

ISO

Request Group

AUP

JKM

Request Group

ALR

AUP

External Laboratory

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

Austin Pathology

Request Group

SMH

KEN

Request Group

RPA

LDI

Request Group

STV

LAC

Request Group

SMH

LAX

Request Group

SYD

LMP

Request Group

ICP

LEI

Request Group

RPA

LEN

Registration Instructions

Pathologist approval required prior to testing.

Request Group

MOU

LPS

Request Group

MND

LGI

Request Group

MCR

LHM

Request Group

SYD

LIN

Registration Instructions

Weekly shipment to Sydpath

Ship to RBW weekly  (Wednesday):

Analytical Chemistry Unit

Department of Chemical Pathology

Level 3, Block 7, Royal Brisbane and Women's hospital

QLD 4029

Telephone (07) 3646 0028

External Laboratory

SYDPATH

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital

External Transport Instructions

Weekly shipment to Sydpath

Ship to RBW weekly (Wednesday):

Analytical Chemistry Unit

Department of Chemical Pathology

Level 3, Block 7, Royal Brisbane and Women's hospital

QLD 4029

Telephone (07) 3646 0028

Registration Instructions

Weekly shipment to Sydpath

External Transport Instructions

Weekly shipment to Sydpath

Request Group

SYD

LOP

Alternative names

LRP4

LRP4, Low density lipoprotein receptor related protein 4

Request Group

ARR

LME (EDTA), LYC (CSF)

Alternative names

Immunophenotyping (Child <16yrs), T cell markers (Child <16yrs), B cells (Child <16yrs), T cell regulatory (Child <16yrs)

T cell markers (Child <16yrs), B cells (Child <16yrs)

Request Group

RTC, FBE

LYP, FBE

Registration Instructions

Collect from Monday to Thursday only. Test must be requested by a Paediatrician (Consultant).  CSR staff check with Haematology Registrar prior to sending.

FBE to performed at NPV and results to be send to RCH with the lithium heparin specimen.

Collect from Monday to Thursday only. Test must be requested by a Paediatrician (Consultant).  CSR staff to check with Haematology Registrar prior to sending.

FBE to performed at NPV and results to be send to RCH with the lithium heparin specimen.

Request Group

RCH, FBE

RTC, FBE

Request Group

PMC

LNG

Request Group

SAH

LSS

Request Group

AHL

LYS

Request Group

STV

MAC

Request Group

SCL

MGR

Processing Instructions

Do Not Centrifuge

External Transport Instructions

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Processing Instructions

Centrifuge
Store at -20'C

Request Group

RCH

MBL

Request Group

SVC

MGT

Request Group

VCG

MLS

External Transport Instructions

Send at ambient temperature

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Request Group

MCR

MEL

Request Group

VCG

PWS

Request Group

SMH

MSM

Request Group

STV

MXL

Request Group

VCG

CHM

Request Group

CMN

MIT

Request Group

SVC

MNS