Pathology handbook

N-Telopeptides

Test Code:

UNCB

Tube Colour:

Urine (random)

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Pyridinoline

Collection Requirements:

10 ml Urine (random)

Reference Range:

M (45-65Y) 14 - 59 units

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

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

N-TP of type 1 Procollagen

Test Code:

P1NP

Tube Colour:

Pink

Lavender

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Collagen Deposition Markers, Procollagen type 1 amino-terminal propeptide, P1NP , bone turnover markers

Collection Requirements:

6-9 ml EDTA

Reference Range:

ug/L

Availability:

Weekly

Requires own tube?:

N-TP of Type III Procollagen (P3NP)

Test Code:

P3NP

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

ug/L

Availability:

Monthly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Sullivan & Nicolaides PathologyCnr Whitmore Street & Seven Oaks StreetTaringa, Qld 4068tel 03 3377 8666fax 07 3377 8722

Nasopharyngeal Aspirate culture/microscopy

Test Code:

Tube Colour:

Flexible aluminum wire swab

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Nasopharyngeal Aspirate culture/microscopy, NPA MC&S

Collection Requirements:

SEE NOTES Nasopharyngeal aspirate collected in sterile container:

Reference Range:

Availability:

Weekdays

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

ASP (Nasopharynx)

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Microbiology

(Please specify if Bordetella Pertussis culture is required)

Needlestick recipient

Test Code:

NSR

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Hepatitis B surface Antibody Serology

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Serology

Note on request that this is the needlestick recipient

Needlestick source

Test Code:

NSS

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

HBSAG, HCAB, HIV

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml Serum tube (note on request that this is the needlestick source)

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Initial tests are Medicare rebatable. Fees may apply if further testing is required.

Laboratory:

Serology

Neisseria gonorrhoea PCR (Swab)

Test Code:

CTNGX

Tube Colour:

Swab - Pink Lid Xpert CT/NG Vaginal / Endocervical Specimen Collection Kit

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Neisseria gonorrhoea PCR

Collection Requirements:

Urethral swab(fine), rectal, genital, endocervical, vaginal, Swabs must be sent in a Pink lid Xpert CT/NG Vaginal / Endocervical Specimen collection kit. Collection kits are available from Specimen Reception, Pathology.

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Initial tests are Medicare rebatable. Fees may apply if further testing is required.

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Specimen should also be taken for Chlamydia detection. ABBOTT multicollection specimen collection kit available from pathology central specimen reception.

Neisseria gonorrhoea PCR (Urine)

Test Code:

CTNGX

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal

Xpert CT/NG Urine Specimen Collection Kit (yellow Lid)

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

N gonorrhoea, Neisseria gonorrhoea PCR

Collection Requirements:

First pass urine. Ideally patient should NOT have urinated within 2 hours prior to collection. Collection kits are available from Specimen Reception, Pathology.

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Neonatal Screening Test

Test Code:

UNCB

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

Reference Range:

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Royal Children's HospitalLaboratory ServicesLevel 4, East Building50 Flemington RoadParkville, Vic 3052tel 03 9345 4200fax 03 9345 9884

Nerve Biopsy

Test Code:

Nerb

Department:

Anatomical Pathology

Pseudonyms:

Nerve Biopsy - Histopathology

Collection Requirements:

By Arrangement.Nerve Bx kit.- collect rom Anat Path. Nerve biopsy fresh in a sterile container

Availability:

Weekdays - Sample must reach Anatomical Pathology by 1530 hrs

Requires own tube?:

Reference Laboratory:

Victorian Neuromuscular Laboratory Services - Alfred Hospital

Laboratory:

Histology

Nerve biopsy kits containing appropriate specimen containers, fixatives and instructions should be obtained from Anatomical Pathology department at RMH (03 9342 7750). 24 hours notice is required to ensure kit is available.

Neuron Specific Enolase

Test Code:

NSE

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

NSE

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

MF <12.0 ug/L

Availability:

Monthly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

South Eastern Area Laboratory Service (SEALS)Pathology BuildingCnr Kareena Road & The KingswayCaringbah, NSW 2229tel 02 9540 7430fax 02 9540 7427

Neuronal Antibodies MH/PMC

Test Code:

BRAIN

Tube Colour:

Gold

Fluid Container

Black capped CSF tube

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

BRAIN, Anti-Yo, Anti-Ri, Anti-Hu

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml Serum or 2 ml Cerebrospinal fluid

Reference Range:

Neg

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Neurotransmitters

Test Code:

CNT

Tube Colour:

CSF Sterile Tube Pack

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

CSF Neurochemistry

Collection Requirements:

2 ml Cerebro spinal fluid

Reference Range:

Availability:

Monthly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

CSF

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Westmead Childrens HospitalHawkesbury Road & Hainsworth StreetWestmead, NSW 2145tel 02 9845 3286fax 02 9845 3332

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Neutrophil Antibody

Test Code:

HLAAB

Tube Colour:

Red and Pink

Department:

Haematology

Collection Requirements:

1 x 6mL Serum no Gel and 1 x 6ml EDTA

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Reference Laboratory:

Australian Red Cross Blood Service VictoriaVictorian Transplantation And Immunogenetics Service (VTIS)100-154 Batman StreetWest Melbourne, Vic 3003tel 03 9694 0354

Laboratory:

Haematology

Neutrophil Function Testing

Test Code:

Tube Colour:

Dark Green AND Lavender

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Neutrophil Oxidative Burst and Phagocytosis

Collection Requirements:

4.5mL Lithium Heparin NO GEL and 3mL EDTA. Sample only to be collected on a TUESDAY morning - must reach lab by 1100 for transport to RCH by 1300. Label request as URGENT.

Reference Range:

Availability:

Weekly (Tuesdays only)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Reference Laboratory:

Royal Children's HospitalLaboratory ServicesLevel 4, East Building50 Flemington RoadParkville, Vic 3052tel 03 9345 4200fax 03 9345 9884

Assay is performed at RCH on Tuesday afternoon. Sample must only be collected on a TUESDAY morning. Sample must reach MH pathology lab by 1100 for transport to RCH by 1300. Mark request as URGENT to facilitate immediate transport.

Nickel (Urine Timed)

Test Code:

U24NIC

Tube Colour:

Urine (24 Hr Acid Washed)

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

10 ml Urine (24 hr acid washed)

Reference Range:

<100 nmol/D

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Alfred Pathology Services55 Commercial RoadPrahan 3181tel 03 9076 3888

Nipah Virus PCR

Test Code:

EBOLAP

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml EDTA and a Respiratory Swab._x000D__x000D_ Please contact the pathology service BEFORE collection.

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

EwL

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Reference Laboratory:

Australian Animal Health Laboratories

Laboratory:

Microbiology

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

Niph Virus Antibody

Test Code:

MISCSO

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

Weekly

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Reference Laboratory:

Australian Animal Health Laboratories

Laboratory:

Serology

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

Nitrogen Excretion (Urine Timed)

Test Code:

U24NIT

Tube Colour:

Urine (random)

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Urea

Collection Requirements:

10 ml Urine (random)

Reference Range:

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Monash Medical CentreMonash Health Pathology246 Clayton RoadClayton, Vic 3168tel 03 9594 4538

NMDA Receptor Antibodies (NMDA)

Test Code:

NMDA

Tube Colour:

Red

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

NMDA

Collection Requirements:

6 ml Serum with no Gel, 8.5 ml Serum

Reference Range:

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Fee:

AUD $75 not Medicare rebatable

Reference Laboratory:

Pathology Queensland - Central LaboratoryLevel 4, Block 7Herston Hospitals CampusRoyal Brisbane & Women's HospitalHerston RoadHerston, Qld 4029tel 07 3646 3636fax 07 3646 6160

NMO Ab

Test Code:

NMO

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

NMO

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Pathology Queensland - Central LaboratoryLevel 4, Block 7Herston Hospitals CampusRoyal Brisbane & Women's HospitalHerston RoadHerston, Qld 4029tel 07 3646 3636fax 07 3646 6160

Noradrenaline

Test Code:

NORADR

Tube Colour:

Dark Green On Ice

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

PCAT

Collection Requirements:

6 mL Lithium Heparin NO GEL on Ice. Sample collected via an indwelling catheter after 30 mins in a quiet room with minimal disturbance to the patient.

Reference Range:

1.0 - 5.0 nmol/L

Availability:

Weekly

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Reference Laboratory:

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

Testing for plasma free metanephrines (the O-methylated metabolites of catecholamines) is now considered the preferred test in screening for the presence of neuroendocrine secreting tumours such as phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas. Ref: Lenders et al 2002, JAMA 287:1427-1434

Noradrenaline Excretion (Urine)

Test Code:

U24CAT

Tube Colour:

Urine (24 Hr Acid)

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

UCAT

Collection Requirements:

24 Hr Urine (acid bottle, pH<3.0)

Reference Range:

<750 nmol/Day

Availability:

Weekly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Normetanephrine (Plasma)

Test Code:

NORMET

Tube Colour:

Dark Green

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

NORMET

Collection Requirements:

6mL Lithium Heparin with no Gel

Reference Range:

<900 pmol/L

Availability:

Weekly

Requires own tube?:

Reference Laboratory:

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

Normetanephrine (Urine)

Test Code:

UMET

Tube Colour:

Urine (acid Random)

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

UMET

Collection Requirements:

10 ml Urine (acid)

Reference Range:

umol/L

Availability:

Weekly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Pathology handbook

N-Telopeptides

N-TP of type 1 Procollagen

N-TP of Type III Procollagen (P3NP)

Nasopharyngeal Aspirate culture/microscopy

Needlestick recipient

Needlestick source

Neisseria gonorrhoea PCR (Swab)

Neisseria gonorrhoea PCR (Urine)

Neonatal Screening Test

Nerve Biopsy

Neuron Specific Enolase

Neuronal Antibodies MH/PMC

Neurotransmitters

Neutrophil Antibody

Neutrophil Function Testing

Nickel (Urine Timed)

Nipah Virus PCR

Niph Virus Antibody

Nitrogen Excretion (Urine Timed)

NMDA Receptor Antibodies (NMDA)

NMO Ab

Noradrenaline

Noradrenaline Excretion (Urine)

Normetanephrine (Plasma)

Normetanephrine (Urine)

City Campus Emergency care (24 hrs)

Royal Park Campus No emergency care

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