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Pathology tests
Alphabetically listed
Test Name
Collection Requirements
Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Phenotyping & Level
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) –Serum
(Pregnant)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Collect specimen between 10-17 ‘completed
weeks’ gestation (ie 10-17 weeks, 6 days), although
specimen can be collected up to 20 weeks. For
NTD (neural tube defect) risk assessment it is
preferable to collect the specimen between 15 and
17 weeks gestation. Relevant details should be
included in clinical notes.
Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) –Serum (Tumour
Marker)
PLAIN OR GEL TUBE
Note relevant history on referral.
Alpha Thalassaemia Gene Test
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube required)
No Medicare rebate available.
Alprazolam
PLAIN TUBE
Collect just before next dose. Note dosage, time of
dose and collection time on referral.
Aluminium–Blood
Refer patient to collection centre
Aluminium–Urine 24 hour
24HR URINE (NIL PRESERVATIVE)
Note starting and finishing times on urine container.
Aluminium–Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–MORNING URINE
(preferred)
Amikacin
PLAIN TUBE
Collect just before next dose. Peak level is collected
1/2 to 1 hours post dose. Note dosage, time of
dose and collection time on referral.
Amino Acids (AA) –Plasma
Refer patient to collection centre
Note relevant clinical features on referral.
Amino Acids (AA)–Urine Random
Refer patient to collection centre
Note relevant clinical features on referral.
Amino Acids (AA) (<18 yrs)–Blood
Refer patient to collection centre
Note relevant clinical features on referral.
Amiodarone
LITHIUM HEPARIN TUBE
Collect just before next dose. Note dosage, time of
dose and collection time on referral.
Amitriptyline
PLAIN TUBE
Collect just before next dose. Note dosage, time of
dose and collection time on referral.