Faecal Bacterial and Parasite PCR

Test Method
RT-PCR
Specimen Required
Biopsy, Faeces, Tissue
Spec Type Min
2mL
When Tested
Weekly
Turnaround Time
Up to 10 days
Reference Ranges
n/a
Units of Measurement
CT
Related Tests
Faecal Culture, Faecal Microscopy
Contact
9342 9670

Faecal Microscopy

Test Method
Microscopy
Specimen Required
Faeces
When Tested
On Request
Turnaround Time
1-3 Days
Billing Advice
Medciare Rebateable
Contact
9342 9670

Faecal parasites

Test Method
Faecal parasite examination by microscopy
Specimen Required
Faeces
Spec Type Min
n/a
When Tested
On Request
Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Normal Ranges
n/a
Reference Ranges
n/a
Cut Off Lower
n/a
Units of Measurement
n/a
Related Tests
see parasite detection (enteric)
Billing Advice
Medicare rebatable
Contact
9342 9670

Filariasis (Microfilaria detection in blood)

Test Method
Stained thick and thin films
Specimen Required
Blood (EDTA), Slide, Smear
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
Same Day / Next Day
Reference Ranges
neg
Contact
9342 9670

Flavivirus PCR

Test Method
Conventional PCR
Specimen Required
Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min
200uL
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
same day / next day
Reference Ranges
n/a
Related Tests
MVE, Dengue, Kunjin, WNV, YFV
Billing Advice
Non-rebatable
Contact
9342 9628

Flavivirus PCR genotyping

Test Method
Conventional PCR/Sequencing/Analysis
Specimen Required
Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min
200uL
When Tested
On Request
Turnaround Time
7 Days
Reference Ranges
n/a
Related Tests
secondary sequencing of primary PCR product orsecond real-time PCRs to Dengue 1, 2, 3, 4 virus
Contact
9342 9628

Fungal Microscopy & Culture

Test Method
Microscopy and Culture
Specimen Required
Cerebrospinal Fluid, Fluid, Lavage, Nail Clippings, Scraping, Sputum, Tissue, Washings
Spec Type Min
n/a
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
up to 5 weeks
Normal Ranges
n/a
Reference Ranges
n/a
Cut Off Lower
n/a
Units of Measurement
n/a
Related Tests
n/a
Billing Advice
Medicare rebatable
Contact
9342 9670

Fungal Susceptibility Testing

Test Method
colourmetric microdilution method based on CLSI M27A guidelines
Specimen Required
Culture Isolate
Spec Type Min
n/a
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
72 hours
Normal Ranges
n/a
Reference Ranges
n/a
Cut Off Lower
n/a
Units of Measurement
ug/ml
Related Tests
n/a
Billing Advice
Non-rebatable
Contact
9342 9670

General Herpes Multiplex PCR (HSV-1, HSV-2, CMV, VZV)

Test Method
Real time Taqman PCR
Specimen Required
Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min
200uL
When Tested
On Request
Reference Ranges
3-45 Ct
Contact
9342 9628

Genital Culture

Test Method
Bacterial culture
Specimen Required
Intra-Uterine Device, Swab
Spec Type Min
n/a
When Tested
On Request
Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Normal Ranges
n/a
Reference Ranges
n/a
Cut Off Lower
n/a
Units of Measurement
n/a
Related Tests
n/a
Billing Advice
Medicare rebatable
Contact
9342 9670

Gonorrhoea Culture

Test Method
Bacterial culture
Specimen Required
Intra-Uterine Device, Swab
Spec Type Min
n/a
When Tested
On Request
Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Normal Ranges
n/a
Reference Ranges
n/a
Cut Off Lower
n/a
Units of Measurement
n/a
Related Tests
n/a
Billing Advice
Medicare rebatable
Contact
9342 9670

Gonorrhoea PCR (Neisseria gonorrhoea)

Test Method
Real Time PCR
Specimen Required
Aspirate, Biopsy, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Fluid, Nucleic Acid Extract, Plasma, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Serum
Spec Type Min
500ul
When Tested
Batched test
Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Normal Ranges
n/a
Reference Ranges
Ct <40
Billing Advice
Medicare rebatable
Contact
9342 9670

Guanarito virus PCR

Test Method
RT-PCR
Specimen Required
Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min
200uL
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
same day / next day
Reference Ranges
n/a
Contact
9342 9628

Hantavirus PCR

Test Method
Conventional PCR
Specimen Required
Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min
200uL
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
same day / next day
Reference Ranges
n/a
Billing Advice
Non-rebatable
Contact
9342 9628

Hantavirus Serology – IgG

Test Method
IgG IF
Specimen Required
Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum
Spec Type Min
100ul
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
Up to 7 Days
Reference Ranges
IgG (IF)
: neg <100
: pos >100
Units of Measurement
Titre
Contact
9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hantavirus Serology – IgM

Test Method
IgM IF
Specimen Required
Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum
Spec Type Min
100ul
When Tested
On request
Turnaround Time
Up to 7 Days
Reference Ranges
IgM (IF)
: neg <100
: pos >100
Units of Measurement
Titre
Contact
9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hendra virus PCR (Henipah combo assay)

Test Method
Real-time TaqMan PCR
Specimen Required
Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min
200uL
When Tested
On request
Reference Ranges
3-45 Ct
Contact
9342 9628

Hepatitis A virus Genotyping

Test Method
Conventional PCR; Capillary Sequencing
Specimen Required
Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Serum
Spec Type Min
500uL
When Tested
As requested
Turnaround Time
Three Weeks
Normal Ranges
Not Applicable
Reference Ranges
N/A
Cut Off Lower
1000 IU/ml
Units of Measurement
N/A
Contact
9342 9615

Hepatitis A virus PCR

Test Method
Altona Real Star kit
Specimen Required
Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Serum
Spec Type Min
500 uL
When Tested
Weekly
Turnaround Time
Two Weeks
Normal Ranges
Not Applicable
Reference Ranges
LLOQ 500 IU/ml
Cut Off Lower
500 IU/ml
Units of Measurement
IU/ml
Related Tests
Hepatitis A Genotyping
Contact
9342 9615

Hepatitis A virus Serology (IgM)

Specimen Required
Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Plasma (Sodium Citrate), Serum
Spec Type Min
200uL
When Tested
Daily
Turnaround Time
Up to 3 Days
Cut Off Lower
IgM:<0.9 Negative; >1.1 Pos; 0.9 to 1.1 Equiv.
Units of Measurement
Index value
Contact
9342 9647 / 9342 9648

Hepatitis A virus Serology (Total Antibody)

Test Method
Total Ab (CLIA)
Specimen Required
Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Lithium Heparin), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (Lithium Heparin), Serum
When Tested
Total Ab - Daily: IgM - 2X Weekly
Turnaround Time
Up to 3 Days
Reference Ranges
N/A
Cut Off Lower
Total Ab: <0.9 Positive; >1.1 Neg; 0.9 to 1.1 Equiv
Units of Measurement
Index value
Contact
9342 9347

Hepatitis B Quantitative Serology

Test Method
Chemilluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Required
Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Sodium Citrate), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Serum
Spec Type Min
200uL
When Tested
Daily
Turnaround Time
Daily
Normal Ranges
0.05 to 130 IU/ml
Reference Ranges
LLOQ 0.05 IU/ml
Cut Off Lower
<1 IU/mL
Units of Measurement
IU
Related Tests
Qualitative Surface Antigen
Contact
9342 9650

Hepatitis B virus (POL) PCR amplification & sequencing

Test Method
Conventional PCR; Capillary sequencing
Specimen Required
HBV DNA extracted from serum (serum, ACD or EDTA blood)
Spec Type Min
500uL
When Tested
Weekly
Turnaround Time
Three Weeks
Normal Ranges
Not Applicable
Reference Ranges
N/A
Cut Off Lower
400 IU/ml
Units of Measurement
N/A
Related Tests
Resistance testing
Contact
9342 9615

Hepatitis B virus BCP/PC Sequencing

Test Method
Conventional PCR, Capillary Sequencing
Specimen Required
Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Serum
Spec Type Min
500 uL
When Tested
On Request
Turnaround Time
3 Weeks
Cut Off Lower
400 IU/mL
Units of Measurement
IU/mL
Contact
9342 9615