Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Pathology staff view

Procalcitonin

Ordering information:

All Procalcitonin Tests must be discussed with the (on call) Chemical Pathologist prior to ordering. Testing will not proceed without Chemical Pathologist Approval.

Identify urgency of test, and clinical information on request slip to expedite turn-around.

Pathology Staff only: All PCT requests must be discussed with the Chemical Pathologist before requested. If this is not done, please contact the requesting doctor/ unit and advise them that testing will not go ahead until approval has been given, and invite them to contact the Chemical Pathologist directly (through Switch). If urgent/Taxi requiring is determined, result must be phoned to the clinician upon receipt - High Risk Result.

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

PCT

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Minimum Adult Volume:

0.5 mL

Frequency:

As required

Reference Interval:

<0.06 ug/L

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