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Test & Collection Guide

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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for RAST
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
23rd May 2023	Collection & Request Instructions	White top tube is the preferred sample.0.2ml of blood required for each allergen. Blood collection: still can be done after skin allergy testing. Omega-5-Gliadin, Alpha Gal and Cefaclor : serum send to Melbourne Pathology IgG 96 Food Allergy test is not a RAST test It is performed at Australian Clinical Labs.This test is NOT rebatable and costs approx $260.	White top tube is the preferred sample.0.2ml of blood required for each allergen. Blood collection: still can be done after skin allergy testing. RAST for Omega-5-Gliadin to be sent to Alfred Pathology, Alpha Gal to be sent to Melbourne Pathology. Cefaclor and ARAh2 to be sent to Dorevitch Pathology IgG 96 Food Allergy test is not a RAST test It is performed at Australian Clinical Labs.This test is NOT rebatable and costs approx $260.
	Processing Instructions	Omega-5-Gliadin: send to Melborne Pathology IgG 96 Food Allergy test is not a RAST test It is performed at Australian Clinical Labs.This test is NOT rebatable and costs approx $260.	IgG 96 Food Allergy test is not a RAST test It is performed at Australian Clinical Labs.This test is NOT rebatable and costs approx $260.
	Method		RAST for Omega-5-Gliadin to be sent to Alfred Pathology, Alpha Gal to be sent to Melbourne Pathology. Cefaclor and ARAh2 to be sent to Dorevitch Pathology

RAST

Ordering information:

Please note that 0.2 ml of whole blood is required for each allergen requested. This may limit the number of allergens tested from a paediatric tube.

Each allergen must be specified.

Alternate names:

Allergy IgE Antibodies, Allergy testing, Specific IgE Testing For Allergens. SIgE

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

RAST

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

White top tube is the preferred sample.0.2ml of blood required for each allergen.

Blood collection: still can be done after skin allergy testing.

Notes:

Specify each allergen required.

Frequency:

Twice weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

7-10 days

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"

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Test & Collection Guide

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for RAST

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

Collection & Request Instructions

Processing Instructions

Method

RAST

Ordering information:

Alternate names:

Laboratory:

Test Code:

Specimen types:

Container types:

Collection Instructions:

Notes:

Frequency:

Result Turnaround Time:

Laboratory Use Only

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