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Pathology tests
Alphabetically listed
Test Name
Collection Requirements
Respiratory Virus PCR–Swab
2x DRY SWAB (NOSE & THROAT) Label swabs
with site of collection & test. Influenza A PCR
Influenza B PCR Parainfluenza 1 2 3 4 PCR RSV
PCR Human Metapneumovirus PCR Rhinovirus
PCR Coronavirus PCR Bocavirus PCR Respiratory
Syncytial Virus PCR Avian Flu PCR
If Adenovirus or Enterovirus required must be
specifically requested.
Reticulocyte Count (Retics)
4mL EDTA TUBE
Retinol Binding Protein (RBP)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
No Medicare rebate available.
Reverse Triiodothyronine (RT3)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
No Medicare rebate available. Note thyroid history
& medications.
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Rheumatoid Factor (RF) –Synovial Fluid
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–SYNOVIAL FLUID
Rickettsia Antibody
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Ross River Virus IgG/IgM Antibody (RRV)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Rubella IgG Antibody (Immunity)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Rubella IgG/IgM Antibody
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Clinical notes preferred if querying infection.
Salivary Gland Antibody
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Salmonella Antibody
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Schistosoma–Faeces
BROWN TOP CONTAINER–FAECES
Schistosoma Antibody
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Schistosoma Parasite–Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–END STREAM URINE
Patient must include last part of urine in container.
Selenium
Refer patient to collection centre
Selenium–Urine 24 hour
24HR URINE (NIL PRESERVATIVE)
Note starting and finishing times on urine container.
Selenium–Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–MORNING URINE
(preferred)