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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for RAST

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 gelSerum 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"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW