Pathology Specimen Handbook

Recent changes for all departments


 Recent changes for ACE

Recent changes for ACE
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
19th April 2023Collection & Request InstructionsPatient to fast overnight

 Recent changes for ALPHA 1 ANTITRYPSIN (FAECAL)

Recent changes for ALPHA 1 ANTITRYPSIN (FAECAL)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
9th August 2023FrequencyOn requestMon-Fri
3rd April 2023Request GroupFA1AT, A1ATC (Separate lab numbers for Serum and Faeces).MISCBIO
Volume (Adults)5 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume5 mL
Preferred Container TypeRefer to collection instructionsFaeces pot
Collection & Request Instructions

72 Hour faecal collection required. Special weighed 4 litre bottle supplied by Biochemistry Dept.

Serum A1AT sample also required. 5mL of blood in a serum gel tube.

24 hour collection may be accepted for young patients with approval from the Chemical Pathologist.

 Recent changes for ANTI C1Q ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI C1Q ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMC1QAB

 Recent changes for ANTI DPPX ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI DPPX ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMDPPXAB

 Recent changes for ANTI FACTOR H ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI FACTOR H ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023LaboratoryBiochemistryImmunology
Request GroupMISCIMAFHAB

 Recent changes for ANTI GABA-B RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI GABA-B RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMGABAAB

 Recent changes for ANTI GM-CSF ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI GM-CSF ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMGCSFAB

 Recent changes for ANTI GP210 ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI GP210 ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMGP210AB

 Recent changes for ANTI GQ1b ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI GQ1b ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMGQ1BAB

 Recent changes for ANTI HEART ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI HEART ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMCMAB

 Recent changes for ANTI HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN 70 ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN 70 ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMAHSAB

 Recent changes for ANTI HISTONE ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI HISTONE ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMHISAB

 Recent changes for ANTI HMG COA REDUCTASE ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI HMG COA REDUCTASE ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMHMGCR

 Recent changes for ANTI IGLON5 ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI IGLON5 ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMIGLONAB

 Recent changes for ANTI INTERFERON GAMMA ANTIBODIES (QUANTITATIVE)

Recent changes for ANTI INTERFERON GAMMA ANTIBODIES (QUANTITATIVE)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMQIFNGAB

 Recent changes for ANTI LIVER ANTIBODIES PANEL

Recent changes for ANTI LIVER ANTIBODIES PANEL
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMALAPA

 Recent changes for ANTI M2 ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI M2 ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMM2AB

 Recent changes for ANTI MAG ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI MAG ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMAGMAGAB

 Recent changes for ANTI MOG ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI MOG ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMMOGAB

 Recent changes for ANTI MYOSITIS ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI MYOSITIS ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMMYOAB

 Recent changes for ANTI NUCLEOSOME ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI NUCLEOSOME ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMANUAB

 Recent changes for ANTI SCLERODERMA ANTIBODIES PANEL

Recent changes for ANTI SCLERODERMA ANTIBODIES PANEL
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMSAISCLE

 Recent changes for ANTI SKIN ANTIBODIES - ELISA PANEL

Recent changes for ANTI SKIN ANTIBODIES - ELISA PANEL
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMSKINEX

 Recent changes for ANTI SP100 ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI SP100 ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMSP100AB

 Recent changes for ANTI ZINC TRANSPORTER 8 ANTIBODIES

Recent changes for ANTI ZINC TRANSPORTER 8 ANTIBODIES
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMZNT8AB

 Recent changes for C1 - C9

Recent changes for C1 - C9
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023LaboratoryBiochemistryImmunology
Request GroupMISCBIOC1C9

 Recent changes for C3 NEPHRITIC FACTOR

Recent changes for C3 NEPHRITIC FACTOR
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMSAIC3NF

 Recent changes for CANDIDA SCREEN

Recent changes for CANDIDA SCREEN
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
17th August 2023Request GroupICONCAUR
Volume (Adults)null mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL
Collection & Request Instructions

Please collect a composite swab of the patient's axilla and groin.

Other samples that are acceptable include nose ,ear,oropharynx,urine wound and rectum

 

Please collect a composite swab of the patient's axilla and groin.

Other samples that are acceptable include nose, ear, oropharynx, urine, wound and rectum

 

 Recent changes for CARBOHYDRATE DEFICIENT GLYCOPROTEIN SYNDROME

Recent changes for CARBOHYDRATE DEFICIENT GLYCOPROTEIN SYNDROME
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
23rd May 2023Alternative namesTRANSFERRIN ISOFORMSTRANSFERRIN ISOFORMS, CDT, Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin

 Recent changes for CD40L (CD154) ASSAY

Recent changes for CD40L (CD154) ASSAY
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMSAI40L

 Recent changes for CD46 ASSAY

Recent changes for CD46 ASSAY
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023LaboratoryBiochemistryImmunology
Request GroupMISCIMSAICD46

 Recent changes for CD62L

Recent changes for CD62L
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMSAICD62

 Recent changes for CMV PCR

Recent changes for CMV PCR
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th June 2023Request GroupHMPCR,GHPCRHEAPCR,GHPCR

 Recent changes for CORTISOL (SALIVARY)

Recent changes for CORTISOL (SALIVARY)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
22nd June 2023Collection & Request Instructions

Preparation before collection

Label the tube with your full name, date of birth, date and time of collection (including PM or AM)

Relax for approximately 1 hour (high activity or excitement can raise your cortisol level)

Do not eat or drink (except water) for 30 minutes

Remove lipstick or lip balms

Avoid brushing or flossing teeth 30 minutes prior to collection

Collection

Remove the cap of the tube by pushing it slightly to the side

Do not remove the sponge holder (if it is dislodged, push it back into the tube)

Tip the sponge directly into your mouth. Do not touch the sponge with your fingers.

Very gently chew and roll the sponge in your mouth for 2 minutes.

When finish, hold the saturated sponge with your front teeth and return the sponge directly into the tube holder without touching it.

Close the tube firmly with the cap. Keep the sample in the fridge prior to delivering it to your closest Monash Health Pathology collection centre.

 

 

 

Preparation before collection

Label the tube with your full name, date of birth, date and time of collection (including PM or AM)

Relax for approximately 1 hour (high activity or excitement can raise your cortisol level)

Do not eat or drink (except water) for 30 minutes

Remove lipstick or lip balms

Avoid brushing or flossing teeth 30 minutes prior to collection

Collection

Remove the cap of the tube by pushing it slightly to the side

Do not remove the sponge holder (if it is dislodged, push it back into the tube)

Tip the sponge directly into your mouth. Do not touch the sponge with your fingers.

Very gently chew and roll the sponge in your mouth for 2 minutes.

When finish, hold the saturated sponge with your front teeth and return the sponge directly into the tube holder without touching it.

Close the tube firmly with the cap. Keep the sample in the fridge prior to delivering it to your closest Monash Health Pathology collection centre.

Please note cytogenetic buccal swab containers are not suitable for Salivery Cortisol.

 

 

 Recent changes for CRE SCREEN

Recent changes for CRE SCREEN
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
17th August 2023Request GroupICONCRE
Volume (Adults)null mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL
Preferred Specimen TypeFaecesSwab
Optional Specimen TypeSwab
Urine
Faeces
Urine
Preferred Container TypeFaeces poteSwab in liquid transport media
Optional Container TypeeSwab in liquid transport mediaFaeces pot
Sterile Yellow Top Container
Collection & Request Instructions

Collect rectal swab/groin swab if faecal sample unable to be collected. Only urines from indewlling catheters are indicated.

For Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter (CRAB) screening collect nose, throat, tracheal aspirates, urine, axilla and wounds in addition to the rectal swab

 

 Recent changes for CYSTINE (WHITE CELLS)

Recent changes for CYSTINE (WHITE CELLS)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
9th August 2023Alternative namesWHITE CELL CYSTINEWHITE CELL CYSTINE, WHITE CELL CYSTEINE
Collection & Request Instructions

Sample volume MUST be 5 mL or sample will be rejected and recollection requested. Enquires to Chemical Pathologist. Ext 44522

Must be collected at least 8hrs post dose.

Must be pre booked by requesting doctor to the Duty Biochemist Ext: 44525. DO NOT BOOK ON MONDAY OR FRIDAY.

Send in red bag marked Urgent

 

Sample volume MUST be 5 mL or sample will be rejected and recollection requested.

Must be collected at least 8hrs post dose.

Must be pre booked by requesting doctor to the Special Chem Lab Ext: 44516 during business hours. DO NOT BOOK ON MONDAY OR FRIDAY.

Enquires to Chemical Pathologist. Ext 44522

 Recent changes for DNA - 11 BETA HYDROXYLASE ALDOSTERONE SYNTHASE GENE MUTATION

Recent changes for DNA - 11 BETA HYDROXYLASE ALDOSTERONE SYNTHASE GENE MUTATION
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
30th June 2023Alternative namesGlucocorticoid Remediable Aldosteronism GRA, Genetics Analysis for CYP11B1 and CYP11B2 hybrid gene, Familial Hyperaldosteronism Genetics Analysis, FH1-GRA Genetics Test, BP Hybrid Gene, Hyperaldosteronism Gene Testing, FH-1 Hybrid Gene Testing

 Recent changes for DNA - FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER

Recent changes for DNA - FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
30th June 2023Alternative namesFamilial Mediterranean fever, MEFV Gene
Volume (Adults)2 mL3 mL
Collection & Request Instructions

Collect 3 tubes filled to 4mL EDTA whole blood as 10 mL whole blood is required..

Collect 1 x 3mL EDTA Blood

 Recent changes for ESR

Recent changes for ESR
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
28th June 2023Preferred Container TypeCitrate (ESR)EDTA Whole Blood

 Recent changes for FLOW CYTOMETRY - TCRVB (V BETA ANALYSIS)

Recent changes for FLOW CYTOMETRY - TCRVB (V BETA ANALYSIS)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMFLOWTBA

 Recent changes for HEPARIN COFACTOR II ASSAY

Recent changes for HEPARIN COFACTOR II ASSAY
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
31st March 2023Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL

 Recent changes for HIGH SENSITIVITY B CELLS

Recent changes for HIGH SENSITIVITY B CELLS
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMSAIHSB

 Recent changes for HLA-DR EXPRESSION

Recent changes for HLA-DR EXPRESSION
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Assay nameHLA-DR EXPRESSIONHIGH SENSITIVITY B CELLS
Alternative namesHLADR EXPRESSION
Request GroupSAIHDRSAIHSB
Preferred Container TypeHeparin Whole Blood (No Gel)Heparin Whole Blood (No Gel) and EDTA
Collection & Request Instructions

For Coeliac Disease HLA typing (HLADQ2 / HLADQ8), refer to COELIAC GENETIC TEST.

For HLA Tissue Typing (Transplant patients), refer to entry HLA TISSUE TYPING (TRANSPLANT PATIENTS).

For HLA-B27, refer to entry B27.

For other HLA typing, refer to entry HLA TYPING.

 

Sample must be collected on Mon-Thurs only.  (Not on a public holiday or public holiday eve).

Sample must be received at the Royal Children's Hospital within 24 hours of collection.

Please collect an EDTA (2mL minimum) sample if no FBE tube is collected at the same time.

A single Heparin Whole Blood (no gel) tube (5mL adult / 2mL minimum) is sufficient to cover the following tests sent to RCH:

- High Sensitivity B cells

- HLA-DR expression

- Th17 cells

- T follicular helper cells (Tfh)

A separate Heparin Whole Blood (no gel) tube is required for the following tests:

- Lymphocyte Subsets (CD4 count) (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- Double Negative T-cells (DNT)  (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- Memory B-cells (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- Naive T-cells  (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- T-regulatory cells  (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- T cell proliferation (collect between 3pm on Mon to 830am on Tues) - Sent to RCH on Tuesdays only.

Sample must be collected on Mon-Thurs only.  (Not on a public holiday or public holiday eve).

Sample must be received at the Royal Children's Hospital within 24 hours of collection.

Please collect an EDTA (2mL minimum) sample if no FBE tube is collected at the same time.

A single Heparin Whole Blood (no gel) tube (5mL adult / 2mL minimum) is sufficient to cover the following tests sent to RCH:

- High Sensitivity B cells

- HLA-DR expression

- Th17 cells

- T follicular helper cells (Tfh)

A separate Heparin Whole Blood (no gel) tube is required for the following tests:

- Lymphocyte Subsets (CD4 count) (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- Double Negative T-cells (DNT)  (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- Memory B-cells (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- Naive T-cells  (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- T-regulatory cells  (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- T cell proliferation (collect between 3pm on Mon to 830am on Tues) - Sent to RCH on Tuesdays only.

FrequencyMonday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
On request
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMSAIHDR

 Recent changes for Holter Monitor (HM)

Recent changes for Holter Monitor (HM)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
20th June 2023Volume (Adults)null mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL

 Recent changes for INFLIXIMAB

Recent changes for INFLIXIMAB
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
11th April 2023Assay nameANTI TNFINFLIXIMAB
Alternative namesANTI TNF DRUG LEVELS, ANTI DRUG ANTIBODIES, INFLIXIMABINFLIXIMAB DRUG LEVELS, ANTI INFLIXIMAB DRUG ANTIBODIES, ANTI TNF
Volume (Adults)10 mL2 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume5 mL2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions

Refer to NSW Test catalogue:  Infliximab Level (Blood) 

Please fill the information on the request form (download here).

Note: The Infliximab brand: Inflectra, Remicade or Other (Specify) must be noted on the form. The sample MUST NOT be sent without these details.

 

Refer to NSW Test catalogue:  Infliximab Level (Blood) 

Please fill the information on the request form (download here).

 

 Recent changes for LAIP (LEUKAEMIA ASSOCIATED IMMUNOPHENOTYPE) FLOW CYTOMETRY

Recent changes for LAIP (LEUKAEMIA ASSOCIATED IMMUNOPHENOTYPE) FLOW CYTOMETRY
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMLAIPALF or LAIPPMC or LAIPRCH
Volume (Adults)null mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL
Collection & Request Instructions

The requesting doctor MUST state which laboratory they want to use for LAIP testing.  There are several external laboratories that may perform this test including but not limited to:

- Alfred Pathology

- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

- The Royal Children's Hospital

The requesting doctor MUST state which laboratory they want to use for LAIP testing.  There are several external laboratories that may perform this test including but not limited to:

- Alfred Pathology: LAIPALF

- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre: LAIPPMC

- The Royal Children's Hospital: LAIPRCH

 Recent changes for LEUKOCYTE ADHESION DEFICIENCY TYPE 1 ASSAY

Recent changes for LEUKOCYTE ADHESION DEFICIENCY TYPE 1 ASSAY
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMLAD1

 Recent changes for NK CELL FUNCTION

Recent changes for NK CELL FUNCTION
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMSAIPROL

 Recent changes for OXA SCREEN

Recent changes for OXA SCREEN
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
15th August 2023Volume (Adults)null mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL
15th August 2023Volume (Adults)null mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL
Optional Container TypeFaeces pot
15th August 2023Volume (Adults)null mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL

 Recent changes for PERHEXILINE

Recent changes for PERHEXILINE
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
5th June 2023Assay namePERHEXILENEPERHEXILINE

 Recent changes for RABIES PCR

Recent changes for RABIES PCR
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
30th August 2023Collection & Request Instructions

Requires dedicated blood sample

Non-CMBS test

 

Non-CMBS test

30th August 2023Preferred Container TypePPTSterile Container

 Recent changes for RAST (sIgE) - Jack Jumper Ant (JJA)

Recent changes for RAST (sIgE) - Jack Jumper Ant (JJA)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMRASTJJA

 Recent changes for REDUCING SUBSTANCES (FAECAL)

Recent changes for REDUCING SUBSTANCES (FAECAL)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
13th April 2023Volume (Adults)null mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL

 Recent changes for SAP / XIAP EXPRESSION

Recent changes for SAP / XIAP EXPRESSION
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMSAIXIAP

 Recent changes for SEMEN ANALYSIS (INFERTILITY)

Recent changes for SEMEN ANALYSIS (INFERTILITY)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
9th August 2023Volume (Adults)null mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL

 Recent changes for SEMEN ANALYSIS (POST VASECTOMY)

Recent changes for SEMEN ANALYSIS (POST VASECTOMY)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
9th August 2023Volume (Adults)null mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL

 Recent changes for SEMEN CULTURE

Recent changes for SEMEN CULTURE
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
9th August 2023Volume (Adults)null mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL
Collection & Request InstructionsCall Microbiology on 44565 for further information

Microbiology only performs culture.

For microscopy ( pre + post vasectomy ) please refer to Andrology

at Clayton  Phone 85405587

 Recent changes for SOLUBLE CD25

Recent changes for SOLUBLE CD25
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMSCD25R

 Recent changes for SOLUBLE LIVER ANTIGEN

Recent changes for SOLUBLE LIVER ANTIGEN
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023LaboratoryBiochemistryImmunology
Request Grouprefer to immunology deptSLA

 Recent changes for STAT1 / STAT3 / STAT4 / STAT5 PHOSPHORYLATION

Recent changes for STAT1 / STAT3 / STAT4 / STAT5 PHOSPHORYLATION
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMSTATPHO

 Recent changes for T CELL PROLIFERATION

Recent changes for T CELL PROLIFERATION
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Request GroupMISCIMTCPROL

 Recent changes for TH17 CELLS

Recent changes for TH17 CELLS
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th August 2023Collection & Request Instructions

 

Sample must be collected on Mon-Thurs only.  (Not on a public holiday or public holiday eve).

Sample must be received at the Royal Children's Hospital within 24 hours of collection.

Please collect an EDTA (2mL minimum) sample if no FBE tube is collected at the same time.

A single Heparin Whole Blood (no gel) tube (5mL adult / 2mL minimum) is sufficient to cover the following tests sent to RCH:

- High Sensitivity B cells

- HLA-DR expression

- Th17 cells

- T follicular helper cells (Tfh)

A separate Heparin Whole Blood (no gel) tube is required for the following tests:

- Lymphocyte Subsets (CD4 count) (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- Double Negative T-cells (DNT)  (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- Memory B-cells (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- Naive T-cells  (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- T-regulatory cells  (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- T cell proliferation (collect between 3pm on Mon to 830am on Tues) - Sent to RCH on Tuesdays only.

Sample must be collected on Mon-Thurs only.  (Not on a public holiday or public holiday eve).

Sample must be received at the Royal Children's Hospital within 24 hours of collection.

Please collect an EDTA (2mL minimum) sample if no FBE tube is collected at the same time.

A single Heparin Whole Blood (no gel) tube (5mL adult / 2mL minimum) is sufficient to cover the following tests sent to RCH:

- High Sensitivity B cells

- HLA-DR expression

- Th17 cells

- T follicular helper cells (Tfh)

A separate Heparin Whole Blood (no gel) tube is required for the following tests:

- Lymphocyte Subsets (CD4 count) (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- Double Negative T-cells (DNT)  (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- Memory B-cells (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- Naive T-cells  (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- T-regulatory cells  (collect Mon-Sat) - Performed in-house

- T cell proliferation (collect between 3pm on Mon to 830am on Tues) - Sent to RCH on Tuesdays only.

 Recent changes for UPD7

Recent changes for UPD7
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
30th June 2023Request GroupGMPTRANMISM

 Recent changes for URINE FOR MICROSCOPY & CULTURE

Recent changes for URINE FOR MICROSCOPY & CULTURE
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
7th June 2023Volume (Adults)null mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volumenull mL
Collection & Request Instructions

Collect midstream urine (MSU), catheter urine (CSU) clean catch urine (CCU), suprapubic aspirate (SPA), nephrostomy specimen or diagnostic imaging specimen (MCU) into a sterile container. Specify type of collection on request slip. Routine bacterial culture done. Specific request and clinical notes required if other investigations are needed. Please specify if examination for casts or red cell morphology is required. These samples are to be priotised.

Retesting is not required within 3 days unless specimen is of better quality or clinical condition has changed.

Collect midstream urine (MSU), catheter urine (CSU) clean catch urine (CCU), suprapubic aspirate (SPA), nephrostomy specimen or diagnostic imaging specimen (MCU) into a sterile container. Specify type of collection on request slip. Routine bacterial culture done. Specific request and clinical notes required if other investigations are needed. Please specify if examination for casts or red cell morphology is required. If red cell morphology is requested from these collection centres: Cowes, Foster, Korumburra, Leongatha, Wonthaggi, and Yarram, please aliquot 2-3mls of urine and add 1 drop of formalin. Please label aliquot as "formalin added". If formalin is not readily available, please ensure sample is kept refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C). These samples are to be prioritised.

Retesting is not required within 3 days unless specimen is of better quality or clinical condition has changed.

 Recent changes for VIRAL HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER PCR

Recent changes for VIRAL HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER PCR
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
20th September 2023Optional Specimen TypeUrine
Preferred Container TypeFlocked swab with UTM
Sterile Yellow Top Container
EDTA Plasma
Flocked swab with UTM
Optional Container TypeEDTA Whole BloodSterile Yellow Top Container
19th September 2023Preferred Container TypeSwab in Viral Transport Media (VTM)Flocked swab with UTM
Sterile Yellow Top Container
19th September 2023Preferred Container TypeeSwab in liquid transport media
Sterile Yellow Top Container
Swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Sterile Yellow Top Container
19th September 2023Assay nameVIRAL HEAMORRAGIC FEVER PCRVIRAL HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER PCR
19th September 2023Assay nameEBOLA VIRUS DETECTIONVIRAL HEAMORRAGIC FEVER PCR
Alternative namesVHF, Ebola Virus, Lassa Fever Virus, Marburg Virus
Request GroupMIS,TSASERVHF
Preferred Specimen TypeBloodSwab
Tissue - Fresh
Urine
Blood
Preferred Container TypeEDTA Whole Blood
ACD Tube
eSwab in liquid transport media
Sterile Yellow Top Container
Optional Container TypeEDTA Whole Blood
Collection & Request InstructionsPlease contact the Clinical Microbiologist BEFORE obtaining or requesting specimens for any test from patients suspected of or known to have Ebola virus or any other viral haemorrhagic fever.

Please contact the Clinical Microbiologist BEFORE obtaining or requesting specimens for any test from patients suspected of or known to have a viral haemorrhagic fever such as Ebola virus or others

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Date printed: 26th September, 2023 05:04:03