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Test Name
Collection Requirements
Pharmocogenetic CYP2D6 (Genetic test)
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube required)
No Medicare rebate available.
Pharmocogenetic CYP3A4 (Genetic test)
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube required)
No Medicare rebate available.
Pharmocogenetic DPYD (Genetic test)
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube required)
No Medicare rebate available.
Pharmocogenetic UGT1A1 (Gilberts)
(Genetic test)
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube required)
No Medicare rebate available.
Pharmocogenetic VKORC1 (Genetic test)
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube required)
No Medicare rebate available.
Pharyngeal Swab M/C/S
BACTERIAL SWAB (BLUE)
Label swab with site of collection.
Phenobarbitone
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Collect just before next dose or at least 6 hours
post dose. Note dosage, time of dose and
collection time on referral.
Phenylalanine–Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–MORNING URINE
(preferred)
Phenytoin
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Collect just before next dose or at least 6 hours
post dose. Note dosage, time of dose and
collection time on referral.
Phosphate (PO4)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Phosphate (PO4) –Urine 24 hour
24HR URINE (NIL PRESERVATIVE)
Note starting and finishing times on urine container.
Phosphate (PO4) –Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–MORNING URINE
Note time of collection on jar.
Phospholipid Antibodies
Refer patient to collection centre
Pinworm Identification
Refer patient to collection centre
Patient instruction sheet available.
Platelet Antibody–Non Pregnant
Refer patient to collection centre
Platelet Antibody–Post Transfusion
Refer patient to collection centre
No Medicare rebate available.




