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Test Name
Collection Requirements
Specific Gravity–Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–MID STREAM URINE
Sperm Antibody (SAB) –Semen
Refer patient to collection centre
Sperm Antibody (SAB) –Serum
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Sputum Cytology
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–SPUTUM
Routine collection consists of three separate
specimens preferably collected on 3 consecutive
days. An early morning deep cough specimen
collected prior to breakfast is preferred. The mouth
should be rinsed thoroughly with water prior to
collection. Patient instruction sheet available.
Sputum M/C/S
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–SPUTUM
Patient instruction sheet available.
Strongyloides Antibody
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Strongyloides Culture
BROWN TOP CONTAINER–FAECES
Swab M/C/S–Genital
BACTERIAL SWAB (BLUE)
Label swab with site of collection.
Synacthen Stimulation Test
Contact local laboratory for booking information
and additional paperwork. (Limited collection
locations)
Partial Medicare Rebate.
Synacthen Stimulation Test with 17OHP
Contact local laboratory for booking information
and additional paperwork. (Limited collection
locations)
Partial Medicare Rebate.
Syphilis Antibody–CSF
STERILE CONTAINER–CSF
Syphilis PCR–Swab
DRY SWAB–CERVICAL OR URETHRAL
The preferred collection is 1x DRY swab for each
PCR test except when Chlamydia requested with
Gonorrhoeae. Label swab with site of collection &
test.
Syphilis Serology
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Tacrolimus
4mL EDTA TUBE (separate tube preferred)
Collect just before next dose or as required.
Note dosage, time of dose and collection time on
referral.