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Pathology tests
Alphabetically listed
Test Name
Collection Requirements
Vancomycin
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Collect trough level just before next dose. Peak
level is collected 1/2 to 1 hours post dose. Note
dosage, time of dose and collection time on
referral.
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
BROWN TOP CONTAINER–FAECES OR
BACTERIAL SWAB (BLUE)
Varicella Zoster IgG Antibody (VCZ)
(Immunity)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Varicella Zoster IgG/IgM Antibody (VCZ)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)
Refer patient to collection centre
Vault Smear
VAULT SMEAR
Clearly label slide in pencil with patient name and
date of birth (do not use pen, texta or a sticker). Fix
immediately after collection using a spray fixative
or immerse in 95% alcohol for 20 minutes. Allow
to dry completely before placing in slide container.
DO NOT place slide in the same specimen bag as a
container with formalin.
Vigabatrin
PLAIN TUBE
Collect just before next dose. Note dosage, time of
dose and collection time on referral.
Viral Culture
PCR has replaced Viral Culture in most situations,
please consult a Microbiologist on (02) 9855 5312
for further information.
Vitamin A
Refer patient to collection centre
Vitamin B1
Refer patient to collection centre
Vitamin B12
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Vitamin B2
Refer patient to collection centre
Vitamin B3–Urine 24 hour
24HR URINE (HCL PRESERVATIVE)
Note starting and finishing times on urine container.
Vitamin B6
Refer patient to collection centre
Vitamin C
Refer patient to collection centre
Vitamin D (25OH Vit D)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE