| 1 |
16s RNA PCR and DNA Sequencing on Specimen |
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Only specimens from sterile sites which are culture negative. Please discuss specimen types with the on-call Microbiologist. |
N/A |
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. |
NSW Pathology (Westmead) |
| 2 |
5HIAA |
Serotonin (timed urine); 5-HT; 5-OH Tryptamine; 5-OHT; 5-Hydroxytryptamine; Enteramine; 5-Hydroxyindoleacetate; 5-HIAA; 5-Hydroxyindole Acetic Acid; |
24 hr Urine in acid preservative bottle, special diet. |
RT |
Weekly. Certain foods should be avoided in the 24 hrs prior to the collection and during the collection - refer to the ACT Pathology Fact Sheet giving details (CS6.004). |
ACT Pathology |
| 3 |
Acanthamoeba PCR |
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Corneal scrape in normal saline or contact lens fluid. Cerebrospinal fluid is also able to be tested in suspected meningoencephalitis. |
Special Conditions:
Transport to Microbiology Laboratory ASAP for testing. |
Referral approved by the on-call Microbiologist on basis of clinical details provided. |
NSW Pathology (SEALS) |
| 4 |
Acetylcholine Receptor Abs |
Anti-Cholinesterase Receptor Antibodies tests for Myasthenia Gravis |
Serum |
Frozen |
Referred Test. |
Concord Hospital |
| 5 |
Acid Base |
Blood Gas |
Blood Gas |
Special Conditions:
Urgent - Transport to Laboratory ASAP |
Part of blood gas panel. Can collect Arterial or Venous. See Blood Gas for details. |
ACT Pathology |
| 6 |
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time |
APTT; PTT; Activated Partial Thrombin Time |
Citrate |
Special Conditions:
Transport to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection |
As requested 24 hours a day. APTT is used for monitoring unfractionated heparin and as part of a full coagulation profile. |
ACT Pathology |
| 7 |
Activated Protein C Resistance |
APCR |
Citrate |
Special Conditions:
Transport to the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting. |
Batched weekly. |
ACT Pathology |
| 8 |
ADAMTS 13 |
ADAMTS 13; TTP |
2 x Citrate |
Special Conditions:
Transport to the laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Specimens that are not sent to the main laboratory within 4 hours should be double spun, separated and frozen before transporting. |
Referred Test.
ADAMTS 13 activity and ADAMTS13 antibodies may also be requested. |
John Hunter Pathology |
| 9 |
Adenosine Deaminase-Red Cell |
red cell enzymes |
EDTA |
Cold/Cool |
Referred Test
Minimum volume 1 ml EDTA. Blood film reuired. Collect normal control at the same time. Send Monday to Thursday. |
Children's Hospital, Westmead |
| 10 |
Adenovirus PCR |
conjunctivitis |
Orange top flocked swab in viral transport media, green top viral swab |
RT |
Please contact the on-call Microbiologist if testing on other specimen types other than those listed is required. |
ACT Pathology |