View the new Tube Guide and Swab Guides. You can also order hard copies via our Order Form.
Blood
Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $52.00
Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
If the patient is on oral contraceptives, this should be noted on the request form.
Specimen collection can be on any day of the menstrual cycle.
High dose Biotin (Vitamin B7) will interfere with this test and cause false results. Please indicate on request slip if patient is taking Biotin.
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This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.
Specimen is stable for 6 days if stored at 2 - 8ºC. Otherwise, sample must be frozen at -20°C.
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Order of Draw (PDF)
Swab Collection Guide (PDF)
Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)
Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)
