Pathology handbook

Packed Cell Volume

Test Code:

PCV

Tube Colour:

Pink / Purple

Department:

Haematology

Collection Requirements:

EDTA tube

Reference Range:

As reported

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Haematology

Pancreatic Polypept.

Test Code:

PPP

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

PPP

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

pmol/L

Availability:

Monthly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Sydney South Western Area Pathology ServiceRoyal Prince Alfred HospitalCentral Specimen ReceptionMissenden RoadCamperdown, NSW 2050tel 02 9515 8279fax 02 9515 7931

Panfungal PCR

Test Code:

PANFP

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal

Department:

Microbiology

Collection Requirements:

Lung Tissue, BAL, broncial washings & other respiratory specimens

Availability:

Weekly

Requires own tube?:

Fee:

AUD $40 not Medicare rebatable

Reference Laboratory:

Westmead Hospital Sydney

Laboratory:

Serology

Papilloma Virus (Endocervix, Cervix, Vagina)

Test Code:

HPVP

Tube Colour:

Swab-Red Top FLOQSwab

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

HPV, Human Papilloma Virus , Papilloma virus,

Collection Requirements:

COPAN FLOQSwab (red top) Site: Endocervix, Cervix, Vagina

Reference Range:

Detected or NOT Detected

Availability:

Specimens accepted Daily - test performed Weekly.

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Reference Laboratory:

Victorian Cytology Service (VCS)tel 9250 0300

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Collections Method: If you are taking a Pap Test, collect this first then take a COPAN FLOQSwab. Victorian Cytology Service supply these kits Phone (03) 9250 0300 Website : www.vcs.org.au

Papilloma Virus PCR (Non-gynaecological swabs), Tissue

Test Code:

MISCSO

Tube Colour:

Swabs

Yellow top universal

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

HPV, Human Papilloma Virus

Collection Requirements:

Swabs, Tissue

Reference Range:

Detected or NOT Detected

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

TIS

Fee:

AUD $80 not Medicare rebatable

Reference Laboratory:

Royal Children's Hospital

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Paracetamol

Test Code:

PARA

Tube Colour:

Light Green

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Acetominophen, Panadol

Collection Requirements:

4.5 ml Lithium Heparin or 8.5 ml Serum

Reference Range:

See Report mg/L

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Parathyroid hormone

Test Code:

PTH

Tube Colour:

Gold

Lavender

Green

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

PTH, Intact PTH, Parathrin

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum, 3mL EDTA or 4.5 ml Lithium Heparin

Reference Range:

1.7 - 10.0 pmol/L

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

Parathyroid Hormone Related Polypeptide

Test Code:

PTHRP

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

PTHRP

Collection Requirements:

Special EDTA tube containing Aprotinin (Trasylol) ** tube must be collected from Pathology specimen reception

Reference Range:

MF <1.05 pmol/L

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Fee:

Non MBS charge $120

Reference Laboratory:

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Central Laboratory |24 Hurworth St Bowen Hills

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

1mL plasma is required. Sample should be immediately separated and then frozen for storage and transport.

Parechovirus PCR (CSF)

Test Code:

MBF

Tube Colour:

CSF Sterile Tube Pack

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Parechovirus PCR

Collection Requirements:

CSF

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

CSF

Fee:

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Parvovirus PCR

Test Code:

PARVP

Tube Colour:

Lavender

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Parvovirus PCR

Collection Requirements:

9 ml EDTA, urine, tissues, amniotic fluid

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

Laboratory Note Test sent out

Parvovirus Serology

Test Code:

PARVS

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:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Reference Laboratory:

Austin Hospital

Laboratory:

Microbiology

PCO2

Test Code:

ABG, VBG

Tube Colour:

Blood Gas Syringe

Department:

Biochemistry

Collection Requirements:

See blood gases

Reference Range:

Arterial: 35 - 45 mmHg

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

PCP PCR (Bronchial Alveolar Lavage)

Test Code:

PCJPCR

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Pneumocystis jiroveci PCR

Collection Requirements:

BAL

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

BAL

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Austin Hospital

Laboratory:

Microbiology

PCP PCR (Bronchial Washing)

Test Code:

PCJPCR

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Pneumocystis jiroveci PCR

Collection Requirements:

Bronchial Washing

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Austin Hospital

Laboratory:

Microbiology

PCP PCR (Sputum)

Test Code:

PCJPCR

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Pneumocystis jiroveci PCR

Collection Requirements:

Induced sputum - routine expectorated sputum specimem is unsuitable

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Reference Laboratory:

Austin Hospital

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Penile swab (M, C &S)

Test Code:

UROG

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

Amies swab -Gel (blue lid) OR Copan e-swab - liquid Amies (pink lid)

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Perhexilene

Test Code:

PERH

Tube Colour:

Light Green

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

PERH

Collection Requirements:

4.5 ml Lithium Heparin

Reference Range:

150-600 ug/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

Pericardial Fluid Cytology

Test Code:

Cyto

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal/ 24 Hr plain container

Department:

Cytology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

Min.10 ml Max.2 litres. For optimal results 50ml is required. All bloodstained fluid heparinized at 5 units/ml

Reference Range:

Availability:

Weekdays

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Cytology

All effusions are collected in screw capped containers, to avoid spillage during transit and must be heparinized at the rate of 5 units/ml. Fluids should reach the laboratory not later than 1600 hours during the working week as the preparation time is very lengthy. If effusions are tapped at other times they may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours without damage to cellular morphology. Cytological analysis requires at least 10ml of fluid and preferably the maximum volume available - up to 2 litres. Do not discard fluid if cytological analysis is required, send as much as possible to the laboratory. In some cases of a long standing effusion the cytological analysis may yield inconclusive results due to degenerative and inflammatory changes to the cells. In these cases a second tap will often yield far better diagnostic material.

Petrosal Sinus Sampling (ACTH PRL)

Test Code:

PSS

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

PSS

Collection Requirements:

Requires consultation with Endocrinology and Interventional Radiology service prior to ordering (see notes)

Reference Range:

Refer to Harmonised Dynamic Endocrine Test document

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

For clinical collection protocol, refer to "Harmonisation of Endocrine Dynamic Testing - Adult (HEDTA) Manual Dynamic Tests" available at http://intranet.mh.org.au/pathology-handbook/w2/i1013309/

PFA 100

Test Code:

PFA

Tube Colour:

Light Blue

Department:

Haematology

Collection Requirements:

**Specific 3.8% Sodium Citrate Tube** Sample to be kept at room temp and hand delivered to CSR ASAP after collection. DO NOT use pneumatic tube.

Reference Range:

Refer to report

Availability:

Weekdays

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Reference Laboratory:

Royal Children's HospitalHaematology

Laboratory:

Haematology

Specimen must be delivered to MH Haematology and sent to RCH ASAP. Please note specific collection and specimen handling requirements. Sodium Citrate Tube (** 3.8% tube required). Tubes are available in both collection centres.

pH

Test Code:

ABG, VBG

Tube Colour:

Blood Gas Syringe

Department:

Biochemistry

Collection Requirements:

See blood gases

Reference Range:

Arterial: 7.35 - 7.45

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

pH (Urine qualitative)

Test Code:

UPHB

Tube Colour:

Urine (random)

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

UPHB

Collection Requirements:

10 ml Urine (random)

Reference Range:

no ref int

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Phenobarbitone

Test Code:

PHENOB

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

PHENOB, Phenobarbital

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

10.0-40.0 mg/L

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Melbourne Pathology103 Victoria ParadeCollingwood, Vic 3066tel 03 9287 7700fax 03 9419 1486

Phenylalanine

Test Code:

UNCB

Tube Colour:

Gold

Light Green

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml Serum or 4.5 ml Lithium Heparin

Reference Range:

37-61 umol/L

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

Phenylalanine Load Test

Test Code:

UNCB

Tube Colour:

GUT

Department:

Biochemistry

Collection Requirements:

Spot on Guthrie card

Reference Range:

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Fee:

AUD $120 not Medicare rebatable

Reference Laboratory:

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

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Pathology handbook

Packed Cell Volume

Pancreatic Polypept.

Panfungal PCR

Papilloma Virus (Endocervix, Cervix, Vagina)

Papilloma Virus PCR (Non-gynaecological swabs), Tissue

Paracetamol

Parathyroid hormone

Parathyroid Hormone Related Polypeptide

Parechovirus PCR (CSF)

Parvovirus PCR

Parvovirus Serology

PCO2

PCP PCR (Bronchial Alveolar Lavage)

PCP PCR (Bronchial Washing)

PCP PCR (Sputum)

Penile swab (M, C &S)

Perhexilene

Pericardial Fluid Cytology

Petrosal Sinus Sampling (ACTH PRL)

PFA 100

pH

pH (Urine qualitative)

Phenobarbitone

Phenylalanine

Phenylalanine Load Test

City Campus Emergency care (24 hrs)

Royal Park Campus No emergency care

Postal Address

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