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Pathology tests
Alphabetically listed
Test Name
Collection Requirements
Platelet Antibody–Pregnant
Refer patient to collection centre
No Medicare rebate available.
Platelet Count (Plt)
4mL EDTA TUBE
Note: if clumped platelets also collect an ACD tube.
Platelet Function Analysis (PFA100)
Refer patient to collection centre
Platelet Serotonin
Refer patient to collection centre
Platinum
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube required)
No Medicare rebate available.
Pneumococcal Antibodies
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Porphyrin Total –Faeces
Refer patient to collection centre
Note relevant clinical features on referral.
Porphyrin Total –Red Cell
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube required)
Wrap in foil. Note relevant clinical features on
referral.
Porphyrin Total –Urine Random
Refer patient to collection centre
Note relevant clinical features on referral.
Potassium (K)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Potassium (K) –Body Fluid (Gastric)
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–BODY FLUID
Potassium (K) –CSF
STERILE CONTAINER–CSF
Potassium (K) –Urine 24 hour
24HR URINE (NIL PRESERVATIVE)
Note starting and finishing times on urine container.
Potassium (K) –Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–MORNING URINE
Note time of collection on jar.
Prenatal FISH (Aminotic fluid or CVS)
STERILE CONTAINER–CHORIONIC VILLI
SAMPLING (CVS) OR AMNIOTIC FLUID
Contact Pre-Natal Testing Department on (02) 9855
5369 for further enquiries.
No Medicare rebate available.
Primidone
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.
Procalcitonin
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
No Medicare rebate available.