Renal Transplant Donor - Screening Tests |
Ordering information: | Renal Transplant Donors will be screened for the following tests (please note that the individual tests must be written on the request form). Please contact Pathology to arrange an appointment for Phase 1 collections, as the patient will need to fast overnight.
PHASE 1 - INITIAL TESTING
- Blood Group
- U&E, LFT, CaPO4, Urate
- FBE, ESR
- Clotting
- Triglycerides/Cholesterol
- GTT
- HBsAg, HBcAb, HBsAb
- HepC
- CMV IgG, IgM
- EBV IgG, IgM
- HIV
- HTLV1
- Syphilis
- VZV
- HSV
- MSU
- 24 hr Creat clearance & protein
- 24hr microalbumin
PHASE 2 : CONFIRMATION TESTING
- U&E, LFT, CaPO4, Urate
- MSU
- 24 hr creat clearance & protein
- 24 hr microalbumin
- PSA (if male >50 yo)
- HLA Tissue Typing/Cross Match
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Laboratory: | Biochemistry |
Test Code: | as per individual tests |
Specimen types: | Blood
Urine |
Container types: | |
Collection Instructions: | For this testing, the follwing is required :
PHASE 1
3 x Serum (white top)
1 x EDTA (pink)
1 x EDTA (purple)
1 x ESR tube
1 x Citrate (light blue)
3 x Fluoride Oxalate (grey) - as per GTT
1 x spot urine
1 x 24 hr urine collection
PHASE 2
2 x serum (white)
3 x ACD (yellow)
1 x spot urine
1 x 24 hr urine collection
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Accessing Results
EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.
Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.
Forms & Collection Guides
Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form
Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.
Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.
Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions
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