Pathology handbook

Salicylate

Test Code:

SALI

Tube Colour:

Light Green

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Acetylsalicylic acid, Aspirin

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:

Saquinavir

Test Code:

SAQU

Tube Colour:

Green No Gel

Gold No Gel

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

SAQU

Collection Requirements:

4.5mL Lithium heparin or Serum with no gel

Reference Range:

mg/L

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

SARS RT-PCR (Coronavirus) (BAL)

Test Code:

MISCSO

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

Bronchial Alveolar lavage collected in sterile container

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

BAL

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Reference Laboratory:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

SARS RT-PCR (Coronavirus) (Bronchial Washing)

Test Code:

MISCSO

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

Bronchial Washing

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:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

SARS RT-PCR (Coronavirus) (Sputum)

Test Code:

MISCSO

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

Sputum

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:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Schistosomiasis IHA

Test Code:

SCHIST

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

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:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

SDHB Gene Analysis

Test Code:

SHDB

Tube Colour:

Lavender

Department:

Molecular

Pseudonyms:

Genetic Testing for Phaeochromocytoma and Paraganglioma _x000D__x000D_| SDHB (Succinate Dehydrogenase B subunit)

Collection Requirements:

2 x 9 ml blood EDTA tube | Request slip must be signed by collector

Reference Range:

Refer to report

Availability:

Turn around time:_x000D__x000D_ Routine testing - 6 weeks URGENT testing - 12 business days

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for current fee

Reference Laboratory:

Molecular PathologyPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Laboratory:

Molecular Pathology

1. Only Family Cancer Clinic requests will be processed2. Contact Molecular Pathology, RMH (ph 9342 7991) if result is required URGENTLY

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Selenium (Plasma)

Test Code:

SEL

Tube Colour:

Royal Blue

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

SEL

Collection Requirements:

6 ml Trace Metal Tube

Reference Range:

0.8 - 1.4 umol/L

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Alfred Pathology Services55 Commercial RoadPrahan 3181tel 03 9076 3888

Selenium (Urine)

Test Code:

UNCB

Tube Colour:

Urine (random)

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

10 ml Urine (random)

Reference Range:

umol/L

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Alfred Pathology Services55 Commercial RoadPrahan 3181tel 03 9076 3888

Semen Post Vasectomy

Test Code:

PVAS

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Post Vasectomy Semen analysis

Collection Requirements:

Semen specimen collected by masturbation and delivered to Andrology Unit, Royal Women's Hospital within 4 hours of collection. Sample to be maintained at body temperature.

Reference Range:

Nil Sperm

Availability:

Mon - Fri, 9.00am - 1.00pm

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

Semen

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Reference Laboratory:

Andrology UnitRoyal Women's Hospital321 Cardigan StreetCarlton

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Please refer to this page for details on this test. NOTE This test is not performed by Melbourne Health Pathology Service. It is preferrable that patients attend the Andrology Unit, Royal Women's Hospital, 321 Cardigan St Carlton

Serotonin

Test Code:

SEROT

Tube Colour:

Red

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

5-hydroxy tryptamine

Collection Requirements:

6 ml Serum with no Gel

Reference Range:

0 - 1200 nmol/L

Availability:

Monthly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

SydPath PathologySt Vincent's HospitalVictoria StreetDarlinghurst, NSW 2010tel 02 8382 9100fax 02 8382 2489

Serotonin release assay

Test Code:

MISCH

Tube Colour:

Light Blue

Department:

Haematology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

2X Sodium Citrate Tube (Coagulation)

Reference Range:

Availability:

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Please contact reference laboratory for up to date fee information.

Reference Laboratory:

NSW Health - POWH - SEALSCommon Specimen Reception (CSR)Prince Of Wales HospitalLevel 4, Campus CentreBarker StreetRandwick, NSW 2031

Laboratory:

Haematology

Serotonin, platelet

Test Code:

PSEROT

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

PSEROT

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

140 - 2000 nmol/L

Availability:

Monthly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

SydPath PathologySt Vincent's HospitalVictoria StreetDarlinghurst, NSW 2010tel 02 8382 9100fax 02 8382 2489

Serum Immunofixation

Test Code:

IFIX

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

IFIX

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

As Required

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Sex hormone binding globulin

Test Code:

SHBG

Tube Colour:

Gold

Light Green

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

SHBG

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml Serum or 4.5 ml Lithium Heparin

Reference Range:

See Report nmol/L

Availability:

Weekly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Short Synacthen Test (17OHP)

Test Code:

SSTOHP

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

SSTOHP

Collection Requirements:

Refer to Dynamic Tests in Pathology home page

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Silver, WB

Test Code:

SILV

Tube Colour:

Pink

Lavender

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

SILV

Collection Requirements:

6-9 ml EDTA

Reference Range:

nmol/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

Simian B Virus (Herpes simiae) PCR

Test Code:

MISCSO

Tube Colour:

Yellow top universal

Sterile Black Top Tube

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

Lesion swab or CSF

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:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Contact laboratory before sending specimen.

Sindbis Virus Antibody

Test Code:

MISCSO

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Reference Laboratory:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Sirolimus

Test Code:

SIRO

Tube Colour:

Pink

Lavender

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

SIRO, Rapamycin

Collection Requirements:

6-9 ml EDTA

Reference Range:

See Report ug/L

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Reference Laboratory:

Alfred Pathology Services55 Commercial RoadPrahan 3181tel 03 9076 3888

Sitosterol

Test Code:

UNCB

Tube Colour:

Gold

Light Green

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

UNCB

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml Serum or 4.5 ml Lithium Heparin

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

Skin Abs

Test Code:

SKIN

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

SKIN

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Neg

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Skin basement membrane

Test Code:

SBM (BMS)

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

SBM | BMS

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Neg

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Skin intercellular substance

Test Code:

SIS (SIS)

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

SIS

Collection Requirements:

8.5 ml serum tube

Reference Range:

Neg

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Skin Lesions (Scrape Cytology)

Test Code:

Cyto

Department:

Cytology

Pseudonyms:

Tzank Smear

Collection Requirements:

Please see notes

Reference Range:

Availability:

Weekdays

Requires own tube?:

Internal Spec Code:

Fee:

Medicare rebatable

Laboratory:

Cytology

Smear the material onto a labelled glass slide and fixed immediately in 95% alcohol. Label frosted end on the glass slides in lead pencil with the patients name, UR No. and specimen type. Fix the slides immediately in 95% alcohol DO NOT ALLOW THE SMEAR TO DRY. Contact Cytology Ext 9342 7752 if assistance with collection is required. _x000D__x000D_This technique may be applied to fungal and viral lesions. As the surface of the skin is physiologically dry most of the superficial lesions should be moistened before scraping. This not only makes it softer for easier scraping but also removes most of the degenerate top layer.

Salicylate

Saquinavir

SARS RT-PCR (Coronavirus) (BAL)

SARS RT-PCR (Coronavirus) (Bronchial Washing)

SARS RT-PCR (Coronavirus) (Sputum)

Schistosomiasis IHA

SDHB Gene Analysis

Selenium (Plasma)

Selenium (Urine)

Semen Post Vasectomy

Serotonin

Serotonin release assay

Serotonin, platelet

Serum Immunofixation

Sex hormone binding globulin

Short Synacthen Test (17OHP)

Silver, WB

Simian B Virus (Herpes simiae) PCR

Sindbis Virus Antibody

Sirolimus

Sitosterol

Skin Abs

Skin basement membrane

Skin intercellular substance

Skin Lesions (Scrape Cytology)

City Campus Emergency care (24 hrs)

Royal Park Campus No emergency care

Postal Address

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