Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Renal Transplant Recipient - Screening Tests

Ordering information:

The following tests will be performed on a Renal Transplant Recipient (please note that the individual tests must be written on the request form).

PHASE 1 : INITIAL TESTING

Blood Group
HBsAg, HBsAb, HBcAb
Hep C Ab (PCR if positive)
HTLV
HIV
HSV
CMV
EBV
VZV
Syphilis

PHASE 2 : CONFIRMATION TESTING

HLA Tissue Typing/Cross Match

PHASE 3 : CYTOXIC ANTIBODIES

Cytotoxic Antibodies

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Test Code:

as per individual tests

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Not required

Collection Instructions:

For this testing, the following is required:

PHASE 1:

2 x Serum (white top)

1 x EDTA (pink)

PHASE 2 :

3 x ACD (yellow)

1 x Serum (white top)

PHASE 3

1 x Serum (white top)

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