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Pathology tests
Alphabetically listed
Test Name
Collection Requirements
14 3 3 Protein–CSF
STERILE CONTAINER–CSF
Transport to the laboratory without delay.
No Medicare rabate available
17 OH Progesterone (17 OHP)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody (ACHR)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Acetylsalicylic Acid
PLAIN TUBE
Treat as Urgent. Collected ASAP for toxicity.
Note dosage, time of dose and collection time on
referral.
Acid Fast Bacilli M/C/S (AFB) –Sputum
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–SPUTUM
A sputum specimen should be collected on three
consecutive mornings immediately after rising. If
sputum– rinse mouth with water prior to collection.
Patient instruction sheets available for sputum or
urine collection.
Acid Fast Bacilli M/C/S (AFB) –Swab
BACTERIAL STUARTS SWAB
Label swab with site of collection.
Acid Fast Bacilli M/C/S (AFB) –Tissue
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–FRESH TISSUE
Acid Fast Bacilli M/C/S (AFB) –Urine
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–FIRST MID STREAM
URINE
A urine specimen should be collected on three
consecutive mornings immediately after rising. If
sputum– rinse mouth with water prior to collection.
Patient instruction sheets available for sputum or
urine collection.
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
(APTT)
CITRATE TUBE
Citrate tube must be filled to the line at the top of
the label (fill line) and mixed thoroughly. Must be
tested within 4 hours of collection if not spun &
separated.
Activated Protein C Resistance (APC
Resistance)
Refer patient to collection centre
Medicare criteria:
History of venous thromboembolism or
First degree relative who has a proven defect
Adenovirus PCR–Swab
2x DRY SWAB (NOSE & THROAT)
Adenovirus Serology
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE