Chemical Pathology

Catalogue Number

15270102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

3

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Fresh frozen serum

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

March, July, November

Measurand/Test

Albumin, Bicarbonate, Bilirubin – Total, Bilirubin – Conjugated ,Calcium, Chloride, Creatinine, Fructosamine, Glucose, Lactate, Magnesium, Osmolality, Phosphate(Inorganic), Potassium, Protein (Total), Sodium, Urate, Urea| Enzymes: ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Amylase, AST, Cholinesterase, Creatine Kinase, GGT, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Lipase, Iron, TIBC, Transferrin, Transferrin Saturation, Ferritin | Lipids: Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Triglyceride | Endocrine: Cortisol, DHEA Sulphate, DHT,Folate, FSH, Growth Hormone, LH, Oestradiol, Progesterone, Prolactin, P1NP, SHBG, s-βCTX, Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Vitamin B12, Active B12 (Holotranscobalamin), Vitamin D3, TSH, Free T4, Free T3 | Calculated measurands: Anion Gap, Adjusted Calcium, eGFR, Free Androgen Index, Osmolar Gap, Globulins, Troponin (I and T), Prostate Specific Antigen, C-Reactive Protein, IgA, IgM, IgG, Procalcitonin, Thyroglobulin

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C. Testing within 24-48 hours is recommended to reduce the risk of sample deterioration.

Additional Comments

This program is only available to participants in Australia and New Zealand.

Catalogue Number

15290102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Total Bilirubin, Conjugated Bilirubin

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Catalogue Number

15300102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised urine

Sample volume

10mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Amphetamine Type Substances- Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Benzodiazepines, Cannabis metabolites, Cocaine metabolites, Opiates, Creatinine

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Catalogue Number

15310102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised non-human protein base

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

6-Acetylmorphine, Amphetamine Type Substances – Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Cannabis metabolites, Cocaine metabolites, Opiates, Oxycodone

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Catalogue Number

15330102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Metanephrine, Normetanephrine, 3-Methoxythyramine

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C and protect from direct light

Catalogue Number

15350102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Aqueous bovine albumin buffered matrix

Sample volume

2.5mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

pH, Sodium, Glucose, Ionised Calcium, pCO2, Potassium, Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, , pO2, Chloride, Lactate, Creatinine, TCO2, Urea

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Catalogue Number

15340102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Troponin I, Troponin T (semi-quantitative e.g. h232), Total HCG

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

Suitable for devices such as Abbott i-STAT and Roche cobas h232

Catalogue Number

15380102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Faeces

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Faecal Dry Weight, Faecal Total Porphyrin, Faecal Porphyrin Components

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C and protect from direct light

Catalogue Number

15760102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

3

Cases/samples per survey

1

Schedule

February, May, September

Additional Comments

Samples are not issued with this program. The program is complimentary when enrolled in the Porphyrins Program to assist with clinical interpretation.

Catalogue Number

15390102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

5mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Plasma Total Porphyrin, Plasma Porphyrin Components

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C and protect from direct light

Catalogue Number

15400102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised urine

Sample volume

5mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Urine Total Porphyrin, Urine ALA, Quantitative Porphobilinogen, Urine Porphyrin Components, Qualitative Porphobilinogen

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C and protect from direct light

Additional Comments

Discounted pricing option available for: Qualitative Porphobilinogen enrolment only

Catalogue Number

15370102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised whole blood

Sample volume

5mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Whole Blood Total Porphyrin, Whole Blood Total Porphyrin Clinical Evaluation, Whole Blood Porphyrin Fractions

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C and protect from direct light