We recommend upgrading to the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Firefox.
Pathology staff view
Keyword Search:
Test name:
Manual search:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
NUMBER
ALL
Recent changes for Muscle Biopsy
Note: This is an URGENT send out test.
Laboratory hours are 9am - 3pm, Monday - Friday.
Specimen must arrive at Alfred Pathology by 4pm.
Laboratory hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.
Specimens need to be delivered to Leve4 Specimen Reception by 3pm as the specimen must arrive at Alfred Pathology by 4pm.
Cerner Orderable: Muscle Biopsy.
Contact Anatomical Pathology 9895 3477 before starting procedure, in the morning, to ensure the referral laboratory is able to receive the specimen.
Collect One (1) specimen:
- 20 x 10 x 10mm rectangular piece of muscle and place in a dry sterile container (yellow lid).
- Send directly to pathology in an esky on ice cubes.
A specimen in formalin is not required
More instructions.https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/anatomical-pathology/Muscle%20biopsy%20procedure.pdf
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
CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements
For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf
CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form
"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW
Language Services
