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:
Sw
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.
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:
U
Fee:
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.
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?:
No
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.
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
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.
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