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Test Name
Collection Requirements
Dengue Fever Virus Serology
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Deoxypyridinoline Cross Links (DPD
X-Links)
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–MORNING URINE
(FIRST OR SECOND VOID)
Note time of collection on jar.
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Refer patient to collection centre
Patient instruction sheet available.
Dezamethasone Level
GEL TUBE OR PLAIN TUBE
Collect just before next dose. Note dosage, time of
dose and collection time on referral.
Diazepam
PLAIN TUBE
Collect just before next dose. Note dosage, time of
dose and collection time on referral.
Digoxin
PLAIN TUBE
Collect just before next dose or at least 6 hours but
preferably 8-10 hours post dose. Note dosage, time
of dose and collection time on referral.
Diphtheria Antibody
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Direct Coombs
Refer patient to collection centre
Disaccharidase Assay (DSAC)–Tissue
STERILE SCREW-CAPPED SPECIMEN
CONTAINER–BIOPSY TISSUE
Ideally 2x specimens must be wrapped separately
in foil or parafilm to avoid dehydration then placed
in sterile container. Freeze as soon as possible.
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Screen
4mL EDTA TUBE & CITRATE TUBE
Treat as Urgent. Citrate tube must be filled to
the line at the top of the label (fill line) and mixed
thoroughly.
DNA Relationship Testing (Parentage)
Refer patient to collection centre
No Medicare rebate available. Contact DNALabs
on 1300 663 244 for further information.
DNAse B
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Dopamine–Urine 24 hour
24HR URINE (HCL PRESERVATIVE)
Note starting and finishing times on urine container.
Double stranded DNA Antibody (dsDNA)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE