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Pathology tests
Alphabetically listed
Test Name
Collection Requirements
Magnesium–Red Cell
Refer patient to collection centre
Magnesium–Urine 24 hour
24HR URINE (NIL PRESERVATIVE)
Note starting and finishing times on urine container.
Magnesium–Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–MORNING URINE
Note time of collection on jar.
Malarial Parasites
4mL EDTA TUBE
Treat as URGENT.
Manganese–Plasma
Refer patient to collection centre
Manganese–Urine 24 hour
24HR URINE (NIL PRESERVATIVE)
Note starting and finishing times on urine container.
Manganese–Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–RANDOM URINE
Measles IgG Antibody (Immunity)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Measles IgG/IgM Antibody
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Clinical notes preferred if querying infection.
Measles PCR–Swab
VIRAL SWAB–THROAT OR NOSE
Label swab with site of collection & test. Note if
requested for public health unit.
Measles PCR–Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–RANDOM URINE
Note if requested for public health unit.
Measles, Mumps & Rubella Immunity
Screen IgG
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Meningococcal Antibody
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Meningococcal PCR
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube required)
Meningococcal PCR–CSF
STERILE SCREW-CAPPED SPECIMEN
CONTAINER–CSF
Mercury–Blood
Refer patient to collection centre
Mercury–Urine 24 hour
24HR URINE (NIL PRESERVATIVE)
Note starting and finishing times on urine container.
Mercury–Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–MORNING URINE
(preferred)
Can also be collected at end of shift or following
exposure.