If you require a test that is not listed, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Pathology Test Catalogue (to search this document, open it,  hold down the control key and press the “F” (find) key. A dropdown box will appear in the top right corner.)

Histology repertoire and turnaround times

Tests sent to referral centres are often very expensive and may require special transport arrangements. Request forms should have full clinical details to justify the test. The return of results from samples sent elsewhere may vary from one week to several months, depending on the test.

• Biochemistry Referral Hospital details
• Haematology reference laboratories
• Cellular pathology referral centres
• Microbiology reference laboratories

Do not attach pre-printed labels over the clear section of the container, or over the expiry date of the container.

• Specimen & Request form requirements for GPs & other external users
• Specimen & Request form requirements for hospital users
• Order of Draw 1.1 of blood samples. Please fill each tube to the fill line.
• Swabs: see microbiology

For other sample collection techniques and guidelines, see the relevant department.

Select tests are available out of hours (8pm-9am).

• Biochemistry oh-tests