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:

Salicylate Therapeutic level 150-300 mg/L. Toxicity may be seen at concentrations >300 mg/L

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

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-CoV-1 RT-PCR

Test Code:

MISCSO

Tube Colour:

Copan Eswab liquid Amies

Copan Eswab VTM

Yellow Top Universal Container

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Coronavirus, SARS, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, SARS-1

Collection Requirements:

Nasopharyngeal swab, Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Nasal swab, Throat swab, Sputum, Tracheal aspirate, Bronchial washing, BAL

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Sun)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Reference Laboratory:

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR

Test Code:

COVPCR

Tube Colour:

Copan E-swab - Liquid Amies (pink Lid)

Copan Eswab VTM

Yellow top universal

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Coronavirus, Novel coronavirus, Wuhan coronavirus, Coronavirus 2019, Coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19, Severe acute respiratory syndrome 2, SARS-2

Collection Requirements:

Nasopharyngeal swab, Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Nasal swab, Throat swab, Sputum, Tracheal aspirate, Bronchial washing, BAL

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Sun)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

SW, SP, TA, BAL, BW

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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Seasonal Coronavirus RT-PCR

Test Code:

COVPCR

Tube Colour:

Copan Eswab liquid Amies

Copan Eswab VTM

Yellow Top Universal Container

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Coronavirus, HKU1, NL63, 229E, OC34

Collection Requirements:

Nasopharyngeal swab, Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Nasal swab, Throat swab, Sputum, Tracheal aspirate, Bronchial washing, BAL

Availability:

Daily (Mon - Sun)

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Internal Spec Code:

SW, SP, TA, BAL, BW

Laboratory:

Microbiology

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

Serology Hold Serum

Test Code:

SEROH

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Store antibody testing

Collection Requirements:

*Fully filled* Gold top tube required - this needs to be a separate tube collected in addition to requirements for other pathology requests

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Serum stored for possible future serology antibody testing.

Serology Hold Serum (Staff)

Test Code:

SEROST

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Microbiology

Pseudonyms:

Store antibody testing staff

Collection Requirements:

*Fully filled* Gold top tube required - this needs to be a separate tube collected in addition to requirements for other pathology requests

Requires own tube?:

Yes

Staff serum stored for possible future serology antibody testing.

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:

SRA

Tube Colour:

Red - NO GEL

Department:

Haematology

Pseudonyms:

SRA

Collection Requirements:

2 x 6ml Serum tubes - Red, NO GEL

Availability:

Monthly

Requires own tube?:

Yes

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

Test Code:

Cort

Tube Colour:

Light Green

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

Cort, Short synacthen test;Synacthen stimulation test; ACTH stimulation test

Collection Requirements:

3 x Lithium heparin tubes collected at the following time points: 1) Pre synacthen dose, 2) 30 min post dose, and 3) 60 mins post dose. Ensure collection times are clearly recorded and send all tubes to the lab together. See notes for more details re clinical protocol.

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

For clinical collection protocol, refer to "Harmonisation of Endocrine Dynamic Testing - Adult (HEDTA) Manual Dynamic Tests" available under Links from the Pathology intranet page at http://intranet.mh.org.au/www/714/1001172/displayarticle/1013257.html

Short Synacthen Test (Cortisol and 17OHP)

Test Code:

SSTOHP

Tube Colour:

Gold

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

SSTOHP

Collection Requirements:

3 x Serum tubes collected at the following time points: 1) Pre synacthen dose, 2) 30 min post dose, and 3) 60 mins post dose. Ensure collection times are clearly recorded and send all tubes to the lab together. See notes for more details re clinical protocol.

Reference Range:

Availability:

Daily

Requires own tube?:

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:

Lavender

Department:

Biochemistry

Pseudonyms:

SIRO, Rapamycin

Collection Requirements:

3 ml EDTA

Reference Range:

See Report ug/L

Availability:

Fortnightly

Requires own tube?:

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:

Pathology handbook

Salicylate

Saquinavir

SARS-CoV-1 RT-PCR

SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR

Schistosomiasis IHA

SDHB Gene Analysis

Seasonal Coronavirus RT-PCR

Selenium (Plasma)

Selenium (Urine)

Semen Post Vasectomy

Serology Hold Serum

Serology Hold Serum (Staff)

Serotonin

Serotonin Release Assay

Serotonin, platelet

Serum Immunofixation

Sex hormone binding globulin

Short Synacthen Test

Short Synacthen Test (Cortisol and 17OHP)

Silver, WB

Simian B Virus (Herpes simiae) PCR

Sindbis Virus Antibody

Sirolimus

Sitosterol

Skin Abs

City Campus Emergency care (24 hrs)

Royal Park Campus No emergency care

Postal Address

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