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Pathology tests
Alphabetically listed
Test Name
Collection Requirements
Skin Swab M/C/S
BACTERIAL SWAB (BLUE)
Label swab with site of collection.
Smear Cytology Gynae
GYNAECOLOGICAL SMEAR
Label slides clearly in pencil with patient name,
date of birth specimen type and site. Collect using
an endometrial sampling device or endocervical
brush for vulval smears. Make slides by rolling the
brush over a glass slide. Discard brush. A separate
slide for each site is required if multiple sites are
requested. Fix slides immediately with cytology
spray fixative.
Smear Cytology Non Gynae (Lip, Mouth,
Skin, Eye, Nipple)
NON GYNAE SMEAR (SLIDES)
For Nipple discharge smear onto slide and label
slides with patient name, date of birth and type and
site. Ask patient to express fluid by massaging the
breast firmly from the base of the breast toward
the nipple. When discharge appears please note
on the request form if it is originating from a single
duct opening or multiple ducts. Pass slide/s lightly
over the discharge to collect a direct smear of the
material. Quickly fix specimen with spray fixative.
Allow to dry before placing in a slide container and
forwarding to the laboratory.
Other non gynae sites collect as follows, cytobrush
(lip, mouth and skin lesions), spatula (buccal smear)
or Dacron swab (anal smear). Fix immediately.
Smooth Muscle Antibody (SMA)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Sodium (Na)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Sodium (Na) –Body Fluid
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–BODY FLUID
Sodium (Na) –CSF
STERILE CONTAINER–CSF
Sodium (Na) –Urine 24 hour
24HR URINE (NIL PRESERVATIVE)
Note starting and finishing times on urine container.
Sodium (Na) –Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–MORNING URINE
Note time of collection on jar.
Soluble Transferrin Receptor
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
No Medicare rebate available.
Solvent Screen–Urine Random
Refer patient to collection centre
No Medicare rebate available.