Pathology handbook

H.Influenzae IgG Antibody (HIB)

Test Code:

HIBS

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Haemophilus influenzae IgG

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Reference Laboratory:

Royal Children's Hospital

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Immune function test

Haemochromatosis Gene Mutation Analysis (C282Y & H63D)

Test Code:

HFE

Tube Colour:

Lavender

Department:

Haematology

Pseudonyms:

Genetic Haemochromatosis; C282Y; H63D; Hereditary Haemochromatosis

Collection Requirements:

3-10mL EDTA Whole Blood

Reference Range:

Availability:

1-2 weeks to result

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Molecular Haematology

Haemoglobin

Test Code:

Tube Colour:

Pink / Purple

Department:

Haematology

Pseudonyms:

Haemoglobin; Hb

Collection Requirements:

EDTA tube

Reference Range:

As reported

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Haematology

Haemoglobin (Plasma)

Test Code:

PLHB

Tube Colour:

Pink

Department:

Haematology

Pseudonyms:

Haemoglobin - Plasma

Collection Requirements:

EDTA tube

Reference Range:

Not Detected

Availability:

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Haematology

Withdraw blood slowly and mix tube gently. Every effort must be made to prevent haemolysis during specimen collection.

Haemoglobin (Urine)

Test Code:

UHB

Tube Colour:

Urine

Department:

Haematology

Pseudonyms:

Haemoglobin - Urine

Collection Requirements:

10 ml freshly voided mid-stream urine

Reference Range:

Not Detected

Availability:

Weekdays

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Haematology

Haemoglobin Reduced

Test Code:

BGRHB

Tube Colour:

Blood Gas Syringe

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

Arterial or venous collection. Radiometer Blood Gas syringe

Reference Range:

0 - 5 %

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Haemoglobin - Cord

Test Code:

cbHb

Tube Colour:

Mauve

Department:

Haematology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

EDTA tube

Reference Range:

As reported

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Haematology

Haemoglobinopathy Screen

Test Code:

HbEP

Tube Colour:

Pink / Purple

Department:

Haematology

Pseudonyms:

Hbep, Thalassaemia screen; Thal screen

Collection Requirements:

EDTA tube

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Reference Laboratory:

Royal Children's Hospital

Laboratory:

Haematology

This test requires an FBE and Iron studies to be requested in order to fully interpret results.

Haemopoietic Chimerism Analysis Pre Transplant

Test Code:

PCHIPR

Tube Colour:

Lavender

Department:

Haematology

Pseudonyms:

Chimerism Analysis (Bone Marrow Transplantation)

Collection Requirements:

10-20 ml EDTA Whole Blood or 1-3mL Bone Marrow Aspirate

Reference Range:

Availability:

2-3 weeks to result

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

EW, BM

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Reference Laboratory:

Peter MacCallum Cancer CentrePathology Department Level 4305 Grattan StreetMelbourne, Vic 3000

Laboratory:

Molecular Haematology

Initial samples must include - pretransplant recipient and donor. Specimen MUST be delivered to laboratory within 24 hours from collection (Mon - 3pm Fri, excluding public holidays)

Haemosiderin (Urine)

Test Code:

UHS

Tube Colour:

Urine

Department:

Haematology

Pseudonyms:

Haemosiderin (Urine)

Collection Requirements:

10 ml FIRST VOID urine

Reference Range:

Not detected

Availability:

Weekdays

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Haematology

Hanta Virus PCR

Test Code:

MISCSO

Tube Colour:

Lavender

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

Respiratory specimens, CSF, 9 ml EDTA, 10 ml ACD - It is recommended that the laboratory is contacted before requesting this test.

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

EwL

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Reference Laboratory:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

This will detect members of the Hantavirus genus including Hantaan and Sin Nombre (4 corners) viruses.

Hanta Virus Serology

Test Code:

HANTAS

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Reference Laboratory:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)

Laboratory:

Serology

Please contact the medical microbiologist before requesting this test

Haptoglobin

Test Code:

HAP

Tube Colour:

Light Green

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

HAPT

Collection Requirements:

4.5 ml Lithium Heparin or 8.5 ml Serum

Reference Range:

0.3 - 2.0 g/L

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Harada Culture

Test Code:

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

Fresh faeces

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Faec

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Laboratory:

Microbiology

HbA1c

Test Code:

HBA1C

Tube Colour:

Pink / Purple

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Glycated Hb, Haemoglobin A1c

Collection Requirements:

3 ml EDTA

Reference Range:

See Report mmol/mol (IFCC) and % (DCCT)

Availability:

3 x per week

Requires own tube?:

HbA1c (POCT)

Test Code:

A1C

Tube Colour:

N/A

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Glycated Hb, Haemoglobin A1c

Collection Requirements:

Finger prick collection

Reference Range:

See Report mmol/mol (IFCC) and % (DCCT)

Availability:

2 x per month for selected clinic only by arrangement

Requires own tube?:

HCG (Tumour)

Test Code:

THCG

Tube Colour:

Gold

Light Green

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml Serum or 4.5 ml Lithium Heparin

Reference Range:

<5 IU/L

Availability:

Weekly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Austin PathologyAustin Hospital145 Studley RoadHeidelberg, Vic 3084tel 03 9496 3100fax 03 9496 1674

HCoV-SARS Serology

Test Code:

MISCSO

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

SARS Serology

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Reference Laboratory:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)

Laboratory:

Serology

Heavy Metal Screen

Test Code:

UNCB

Tube Colour:

Royal Blue

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

6 ml Trace Metal Tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Australian Clinical Laboratories1868 Dandenong RoadClayton, Vic 3168tel 03 9538 6777fax 03 8540 5555

Helicobacter pylori faecal Antigen

Test Code:

HPAG

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

Fresh faeces

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Faec

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Helicobacter pylori Serology

Test Code:

HPAB

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

H. pylori Serology

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

Twice weekly

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Serology

Hendra Virus PCR

Test Code:

HENDP

Tube Colour:

Lavender

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

9 ml EDTA. Please contact the Pathology Laboratory BEFORE collection.

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

EwL

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Reference Laboratory:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)

Laboratory:

Serology

Hendra virus is a PC-4 level pathogen and requests must be discussed with the Medical Microbiologist prior to sending specimen.

Hendra Virus Serology

Test Code:

HENDS

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Equine morbillivirus (EMV) Serology

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Reference Laboratory:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)

Laboratory:

Serology

Hepatitis A IgG Antibody

Test Code:

HAVG

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Hepatitis A Serology

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Serology

Hepatitis A IgM Antibody

Test Code:

HAVM

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Hepatitis A Serology

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Laboratory:

Serology

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H.Influenzae IgG Antibody (HIB)

Haemochromatosis Gene Mutation Analysis (C282Y & H63D)

Haemoglobin

Haemoglobin (Plasma)

Haemoglobin (Urine)

Haemoglobin Reduced

Haemoglobin - Cord

Haemoglobinopathy Screen

Haemopoietic Chimerism Analysis Pre Transplant

Haemosiderin (Urine)

Hanta Virus PCR

Hanta Virus Serology

Haptoglobin

Harada Culture

HbA1c

HbA1c (POCT)

HCG (Tumour)

HCoV-SARS Serology

Heavy Metal Screen

Helicobacter pylori faecal Antigen

Helicobacter pylori Serology

Hendra Virus PCR

Hendra Virus Serology

Hepatitis A IgG Antibody

Hepatitis A IgM Antibody

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