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Pathology tests
Alphabetically listed
Test Name
Collection Requirements
Cryoglobulins
Refer patient to collection centre
Cryptococcus Antigen
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Cryptococcus Antigen–CSF
STERILE CONTAINER–CSF
CSF M/C/S (Cerebrospinal Fluid)
STERILE CONTAINER–CSF
Xanthochromia reported as part of Microscopy.
C-Telopeptide
Refer patient to collection centre
Preferred collection is a morning fasting specimen.
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody
(CCP)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Cyclosporin
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube preferred)
Collect just before next dose or 2 hours post dose.
Note dosage, time of dose and collection time on
referral.
Cystic Fibrosis (40 common mutations
including 5T variant) (Genetic test)
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube required)
No Medicare rebate available. Note any family
history of Cystic Fibrosis and mutations if known.
Cystine–Urine 24 hour
24HR URINE (NIL PRESERVATIVE)
Note starting and finishing times on urine container.
Cystine–Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–MORNING URINE
(preferred)
Note time of collection on jar.
Cytology CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid)
STERILE CONTAINER–CSF
Transport to the laboratory without delay.
Cytomegalovirus IgG/IgM Antibody (CMV)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Cytomegalovirus PCR
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube required)
D Dimer (Fibrinogen Degradation
Products)
Refer patient to collection centre
DAZ Gene PCR (AZF PCR)
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube required)
No Medicare rebate available.
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
No Medicare rebate available.
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate
(DHEAS)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE