Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Pathology staff view

Tissue Block (cut sections) Nucleic acid detection (PCR)

Ordering information:

This is either an "Add on" request to an existing Histology specimen (please fax request to 9895 3184)

OR an order placed at the same time at the Histology Specimen(s) Cerner oder. Please free text this in the "Special Instructions".

For Infectious Diseases/Microbiology (viral, bacterial) add ons - give form to Microbiology. Test may require approval from Clinical Microbiologist. If approved, Micro will enter under a new number and will send sample and result in Evolution.

Alternate names:

NAD, Nucleic Acid Detection., PCR, Polymerase Chain Reaction

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

HISPCR

Specimen types:

Biopsy

Container types:

Not required

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW