• PADDI Genomics Sub-Study Request-Inflammatory Cohort Print

    Synonyms: Study, Studies, Research, Trial, Adjunct Associate Professor Nico Terblanche , ADDI Inflammatory Study Request , INFLAM

    Result Availability
    Comments
    Sample type - No Selection -
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    Billing advice
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context

  • Homocysteine Print

    Synonyms: Hcyst

    Result Availability 2 weeks
    Comments Referred to Royal Children's Hospital Pathology, Melbourne (Tel:  03 9345 5906).



    Fasting is not required for this test.
    Sample type Venous Blood
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    On Ice Lithium Heparin 4mL (Green Top)
    Billing advice
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information Royal Childrens Hospital Pathology, Melbourne
    RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Print

    Result Availability
    Comments


    No longer a single serology test.



    Please refer to diphtheria antibodies, tetanus antibodies, bordetella serology for test details.
    Sample type - No Selection -
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    Billing advice
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • ASCITIC FLUID (Microscopy, Culture & Sensitivity - MCS) Print

    Result Availability
    Comments
    Sample type Fluid
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    2 Sterile Urine Container 30mL (Yellow Top)
    Billing advice
    This test is rebateable through Medicare
    MBS Item No 69321
    Fee $48.15
    Benefit 75% $36.11*
    Benefit 85% $40.93*

    * Approximate cost

    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • PLEURAL FLUID (Microscopy, Culture & Sensitivity - MCS) Print

    Result Availability
    Comments
    Sample type Fluid
    Tube details
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    2 Sterile Urine Container 30mL (Yellow Top)
    Billing advice
    This test is rebateable through Medicare
    MBS Item No 69321
    Fee $48.15
    Benefit 75% $36.11*
    Benefit 85% $40.93*

    * Approximate cost

    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • Anti-Mullerian Hormone Print

    Synonyms: AMH, Anti Mullerian, Antimullerian

    Result Availability 1 week
    Comments Referred to Royal Children's Hospital Pathology, Melbourne (Tel:  03 9345 5906).



    - This test is non-rebateable and may incur cost to the patient.
    Sample type Venous Blood
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    2 mL SST 4mL (Red top with gel)
    or
    Plain 5mL (White Top with gel)
    Billing advice
    This test is non-rebateable and may incur the following charge to the patient :
    Fee $50.00
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information Repromed AMH Information
    AMH Lab Tests Online
    Royal Childrens Hospital Pathology, Melbourne
    RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • Fructosamine Print

    Result Availability Weekly
    Comments Referred to Monash Pathology (Tel:  03 9594 3398)
    Sample type Venous Blood
    Tube details
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    SST 4mL (Red top with gel)
    Billing advice
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information Monash Pathology
    RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • Cystic fibrosis genotype Print

    Synonyms: Referred test, CF genotype, CF test, delta F508, Cystic fibrosis genetic screen, CFTR

    Result Availability Results in 4 - 6 weeks
    Comments Dispatched to Healthscope, Melbourne (Tel: 03 9538 6777). Results are not returned to the RHH laboratory and Healthscope should be contacted directly for further enquiries. Please collect a dedicated sample for this test. Samples are to be collected Monday to Wednesday. Samples taken on a Thursday MUST arrive IN THE R.H.H. LABORATORY by NO LATER THAN 1200 hrs on that day to enable transport and testing to be undertaken. Sample collection on Fridays or immediately prior to long weekends is strongly discouraged for this reason. (Please note that this test is not a karyotype. Please collect an additional green top tube if karyotyping is also required, refer to ``karyotype`` in the test database.)
    Sample type Venous Blood
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    4mls EDTA 4mL (Pink Top)
    or
    EDTA 0.5mL (Pink Top - Paedatric)
    or
    EDTA - Bloodbank - 6mL (Purple Top)
    Billing advice
    This test is non-rebateable and may incur the following charge to the patient :
    Fee $200.00
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information Australian Clinical Laboratories
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  • ALLG-HD10 / GHSG-HD21 Print

    Synonyms: Study, Studies, Research, Trial, Rosemary Harrup, ALLG-HD10 / GHSG-HD21, H0017475

    Result Availability
    Comments
    Sample type
    Tube details
    Vol. required Tube type Preview
    Billing advice
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context

  • general urine drug qualitative UPLC/QTof Print

    Synonyms: Pregabalin,

    Result Availability 1 week
    Comments This test includes test that RHH Pathology DOES NOT routinely test for including  Barbiturates, plus a general qualitative UPLC/QTof (or GCMS Screen).
    Sample type Urine
    Tube details
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    Sterile Urine Container 30mL (Yellow Top)
    Billing advice
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • general urine drug qualitative UPLC/QTof Print

    Synonyms: Pregabalin,

    Result Availability 1 week
    Comments This test includes test that RHH Pathology DOES NOT routinely test for including  Barbiturates, plus a general qualitative UPLC/QTof (or GCMS Screen).
    Sample type Urine
    Tube details
    Vol. required Tube type Preview
    Sterile Urine Container 30mL (Yellow Top)
    Billing advice
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • VCGS Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening (Prepair) Print

    Synonyms: Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening, RGCS, SMA,

    Result Availability Referred test
    Comments This test is a panel comprising CF, Frag X and SMA testing. There is no MBS rebate for this testing and patients will receive an account for $423.50 (GST Inclusive. Please complete VCGS test request form which can be obtained from http://www.vcgs.org.au/clinical/sections/Patients/?docid=dab2e102-8143-40f1-ab12-c4ae8e4b9101 

    It is recommended that samples be taken before 12 completed weeks gestation. Please include details of both parents so that the results can be linked if necessary.
    Sample type Venous Blood
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    EDTA 4mL (Pink Top)
    Billing advice
    This test is non-rebateable and may incur the following charge to the patient :
    Fee $385.00
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information Victorian Clinical Genetics Service (VCGS)
    RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • Neuromyelitis optica antibodies Print

    Synonyms: Multiple sclerosis, Devic`s Disease, Aquaporin-4-Antibodies, NMO IgG antibodies, NMO-IgG

    Result Availability
    Comments This is a test that discriminates between multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica.



    Samples are referred to the Royal Brisbane
    Sample type Venous Blood
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    2 mL Plain 5mL (White Top with gel)
    CSF Sterile Urine Container 30mL (Yellow Top)
    Billing advice
    This test is rebateable through Medicare
    MBS Item No 69321
    Fee $34.55
    Benefit 75% $25.91*
    Benefit 85% $29.37*

    * Approximate cost

    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information Westmead ICPMR Pathology
    RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • anti Smooth muscle antibodies (SMA) Print

    Synonyms: anti SMA, anti-SMA, Autoimmune, Autoantibody, Referred test

    Result Availability Result in 10 - 14 days
    Comments Dispatched to Royal Melbourne Hospital (Tel: 03 9342 8023) on Mondays and Wednesdays. Testing performed weekly on Wednesdays.
    Sample type Venous Blood
    Tube details
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    2 mL SST 4mL (Red top with gel)
    or
    2 mL Plain 5mL (White Top with gel)
    Billing advice
    This test is rebateable through Medicare
    MBS Item No 69321
    Fee $17.35
    Benefit 75% $13.01*
    Benefit 85% $14.75*

    * Approximate cost

    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information Royal Melbourne Hospital Pathology
    RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • Metanephrines Plasma Print

    Synonyms: Plasma Metadrenaline, Plasma Normetadrenaline, Plasma Free Fractionated Metanephrines, Normetanephrine

    Result Availability 2 - 4 weeks
    Comments This test is for metabolites of plasma catecholamines (Metadrenaline & Normetadrenaline).



    Very Temperature sensitive. Send on ice to lab ASAP

    Sent to Austin Pathology Victoria, Phone (03) 9496-3220 for analysis.

    Contact the Endo Lab (Ext 8781 weekdays or Dr V. Parameswaran 0408 441 388 A/H) for assistance.

    All Endocrinology Referred Tests require approval from an Endocrinologist prior to sending.
    Sample type Venous Blood
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    x1 On Ice Lithium Heparin 9mL (Green Top)
    or
    x2 On Ice Lithium Heparin 4mL (Green Top)
    Billing advice
    This test is rebateable through Medicare
    MBS Item No 69321
    Fee $39.95
    Benefit 75% $29.96*
    Benefit 85% $33.96*

    * Approximate cost

    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information Austin Pathology
    RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • Acyclovir Print

    Synonyms: Aciclovir, Zirvirax, Acihexal, Lovir, Valaciclovir, Valtrex

    Result Availability
    Comments [Valaciclovir/Valtrex is metabolised rapidly to Acyclovir in the body]
    Sample type Venous Blood
    Tube details
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    SST 4mL (Red top with gel)
    Billing advice
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • Erythropoietin (Serum) Print

    Synonyms: EPO

    Result Availability Results in 7 days..
    Comments Dispatched to Chemical Pathology Laboratory, Dept. of Laboratory Medicine, Monash Medical Centre (Tel: 03 9594 4538).





    Add on request can only be done within 24 hours of sample collection
    Sample type Venous Blood
    Tube details
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    2 mL SST 4mL (Red top with gel)
    Billing advice
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information Monash Pathology
    RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • Mitotane Print

    Result Availability 2 weeks
    Comments This test is performed at Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology. (02 4921 1239). Contact is Madhu Garg. A Data Collection Form must be completed with each sample (available from RHH Special Investigations or download here). Trough EDTA sample should be collected and sent IMMEDIATELY to the laboratory ON ICE. Baseline (pre-treatment),1, 2 and 4 week trough levels are recommended, followed by a trough level every 3 months.
    Sample type Venous Blood
    Tube details
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    2 EDTA 4mL (Pink Top)
    Billing advice
    This test is rebateable through Medicare
    MBS Item No 69321
    Fee $34.80
    Benefit 75% $26.10*
    Benefit 85% $29.58*

    * Approximate cost

    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • HLA Typing (NOT HLA-B27 or HLA-B51 or HLA-B57) Print

    Synonyms: HLA Tissue typing, HLA B15-02, MHC, CT, CL1, CL 1, CL2, CL 2, DQ1, DQ2, DQ3, DQ4, DQ5, DQ6, DQ7, DQ8, Luminex screen, Class 1, Class 2, Coeliac genetics, HLA-B5801, HLA5801

    Result Availability Result in 10 - 14 days
    Comments



    Contact Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (03 9694 0354) for appropriate specimen types before collecting samples

    as there are many forms of HLA typing. If in doubt contact RHH Pathology (x68774)



    Samples are dispatched to Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, Cnr Cavanagh & Balston Streets, Southbank, Melbourne (Tel: 03 9694 0354) Mon - Thurs.

    Friday dispatches will not routinely occur (see notes below).

    Samples taken on a Thursday MUST arrive IN THE R.H.H. LABORATORY by NO LATER THAN 1200 hrs on that day to enable transport and testing to be undertaken within the stipulated timeframe (generally 3 days), otherwise RE-COLLECTION OF SPECIMENS WILL BE NECESSARY. Sample collection immediately prior to long weekends is strongly discouraged for this reason.



    NOTE: Due to the increased fragility of leukaemic cells, it is particularly important to dispatch HLA typing samples on leukaemic patients by no later than the following day. As a result, HLA samples on leukaemic patients should not be collected on Thursdays after 1200 hrs OR on Fridays. All other samples, if received on a Friday, may be dispatched the following Monday (if still within testing timeframes).



    NOTE: Pathology is charged hundreds of dollars EXTRA to deliver any specimen to a mainland laboratory on either the same day or on a weekend, so this should be avoided unless deemed clinically critical.
    Sample type Venous Blood
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    2 x 9mL ACD 9mL (Yellow top)
    Billing advice
    This test is rebateable through Medicare
    MBS Item No 69321
    Fee $118.85
    Benefit 75% $89.14*
    Benefit 85% $101.02*

    * Approximate cost

    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service
    VTIS Sample Requirements
    RCPA Pathology Test Information

  • ITACS Print

    Synonyms: Study, Studies, Research, Trial, Nico Terblanche, Simon Pitt, Ash Hardikar, ITACS, H0016347

    Result Availability
    Comments
    Sample type
    Tube details
    Vol. required Tube type Preview
    Billing advice
    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context

  • Full Blood Count (FBC, FBE) Print

    Synonyms: FBC, FBE, FBP, CBC, CBE, CBP, Hb, Haemoglobin, MCV, Mean cell volume, HCT, Haematocrit, PCV, Packed cell volume, Platelets, WCC, WBC, Leucocytes, Leukocytes, Differential, Bloodfilm, Film

    Result Availability Daily, as required
    Comments


    A peripheral blood specimen is the preferred specimen for FBC testing.

    NOTE:  FBC is NOT performed on cord blood specimens; a peripheral blood sample from the baby is required.
    Sample type Venous Blood
    Tube details
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    2 mL EDTA 4mL (Pink Top)
    or
    1.5 mL EDTA - Bloodbank - 2mL (Purple Top)
    or
    0.5 mL EDTA 0.5mL (Pink Top - Paedatric)
    Billing advice
    This test is rebateable through Medicare
    MBS Item No 65070
    Fee $16.95
    Benefit 75% $12.71*
    Benefit 85% $14.41*

    * Approximate cost

    • Medicare coning rules may apply
    • A Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) fee may be charged

    General Advice:

    • Patients are asked to bring their Medicare card for bulk-billing
    • Public Inpatients and Emergency Department admissions will not receive an invoice
    Result Interpretation

    Refer to the final pathology report for reference range information in the patient context
    More information RCPA Pathology Test Information