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Pathology tests
Alphabetically listed
Test Name
Collection Requirements
BHCG (Beta Human Chorionic
Gonadotropin) (Pregnant)–Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–FIRST MORNING
URINE (preferred)
BHCG (Beta Human Chorionic
Gonadotropin) (Tumour Marker) –Serum
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Note relevant clinical history on referral.
Bicarbonate
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Bile Acids/Salts
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Patient should fast for 12 hours prior to test. If
URGENT please notify the laboratory.
Medicare criteria:
patient must be pregnant
Bilirubin
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Bilirubin–Body Fluid
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–BODY FLUID
Bilirubin Fractionated
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Bilirubin Neonatal/Paediatric
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE (PAEDIATRIC)
Treat as URGENT.
Biopsy Tissue M/C/S
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–FRESH TISSUE
(BIOPSY)
Bismuth–Blood
4mL EDTA TUBE
Bismuth–Urine 24 hour
24HR URINE (NIL PRESERVATIVE)
Note starting and finishing times on urine container.
Bismuth–Urine Random
YELLOW SCREW-CAPPED SPECIMEN
CONTAINER–MORNING URINE (preferred)
Blood Culture
BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLE/S
Adults: 8-10mL in each bottle (1x set includes both
aerobic and anaerobic bottles. Paediatric: 0.5mL in
single paediatric bottle.
Blood Film
4mL EDTA TUBE
Blood Gas (Arterial)
Contact local laboratory for information.
Blood Group
Refer patient to collection centre
Blood Group & Antibody Screen
Refer patient to collection centre
Blood Pressure Monitoring (24 hour)
Refer patient to collection centre
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