Test List: D
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D-Dimers (Fibrinogen Degradation Products)
Code
DDIT
Sample Reqs
C [4]
Special Instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory without delay.
Deafness NGS Panel – full sequencing across 179 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Deafness, Non-Syndromic – GJB2 sequencing + GJB6 common deletion
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Dengue Fever PCR
Code
DPCR
Sample Reqs
A or B [9] [14]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[14] Provide details of travel history.
Dengue Virus Serology
Code
DENG
Sample Reqs
B [9] [14]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[14] Provide details of travel history.
Dentinogenesis/Amelogenesis Imperfecta NGS Panel – full sequencing across 31 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Deoxypyridinoline (DPD) – Serum
Code
SDPD
Sample Reqs
B (Freeze within 24 hours)
Special Instructions
Deoxypyridinoline (DPD) – Urine
Code
DPD
Sample Reqs
EMU
Special Instructions
DHEA
Code
DHEX
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
DHEA – Urine (Dehydroepiandrosterone)
Code
UDHE
Sample Reqs
CU
Special Instructions
DHEA Sulphate
Code
DHEA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Diabetes Mellitus, MODY NGS Panel – full sequencing across 13 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Diabetes Mellitus, Neonatal NGS Panel – full sequencing across 26 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Diabetic Profile 1
Profile details
Glucose
HbA1c
Code
DIAB
Sample Reqs
A G
Special Instructions
Diabetic Profile 2
Profile details
Glucose
HbA1c
Microalbumin
Code
DIA2
Sample Reqs
A G RU
Special Instructions
Diamine Oxidase Activity
Code
DIAM
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Diazepam (Valium)
Code
DIAZ
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
DiGeorge Syndrome (22q11 & 10p14 deletion) – BOBs (5 days) + karyotype (15 days)
Code
DGB, KARY
Sample Reqs
CVS / AF / A
H
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
DiGeorge Syndrome (22q11 & 10p14) – BOBs only
Code
DGB
Sample Reqs
CVS / AF / A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Digoxin
Code
DIGO
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase deficiency screening (Fluoropyrimidine Toxicity) – 5 mutations
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Dihydrotestosterone
Code
DHT
Sample Reqs
B B
Special Instructions
Dilated Cardiomyopathy NGS Panel – full sequencing across 78 genes + deletions/duplications
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Diphtheria Antibodies
Code
DIPH
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
DL1 Biochemistry Profile
Profile details
Urea and Electrolytes
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Urea, Creatinine, eGFR
Liver Function Tests
Bilirubin, Alk Phos, AST, ALT, Gamma GT, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin
Cardiac/Muscle Enzymes
LDH, CK
Bone Markers
Calcium, Phosphate, Uric Acid
Glucose
Triglycerides
Cholesterol
Iron
Total Iron Binding
Code
DL1
Sample Reqs
B G
Special Instructions
DL1L Biochemistry Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Profile details
As DL1 plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Code
DL1L
Sample Reqs
B G
Special Instructions
DL2 Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile
Profile details
HAEMATOLOGY
FBC with 5-part Diff
ESR
BIOCHEMISTRY
Urea and Electrolytes
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Urea, Creatinine, eGFR
Liver Function Tests
Bilirubin, Alk Phos, AST, ALT, Gamma GT, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin
Cardiac/Muscle Enzymes
LDH, CK
Bone Markers
Calcium, Phosphate, Uric Acid
Glucose
Triglycerides
Cholesterol
Iron
Total Iron Binding
Code
DL2
Sample Reqs
A B G
Special Instructions
DL2L Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Profile details
As DL2 plus plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Code
DL2L
Sample Reqs
A B G
Special Instructions
DL3 Haematology Profile
Profile details
FBC with 5-part Diff
ESR
Code
DL3
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
DL4 Biochemistry (16 Parameters) & Haematology Profile
Profile details
HAEMATOLOGY
FBC with 5-part Diff
ESR
BIOCHEMISTRY
Renal Function
Urea, Creatinine, eGFR
Liver Function Tests
Bilirubin, Alk Phos, AST, ALT, Gamma GT, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin
Bone Markers
Calcium, Phosphate, Uric Acid
Glucose
Triglycerides
Cholesterol
Code
DL4
Sample Reqs
A B G
Special Instructions
DL4L Biochemistry (16 Parameters) & Haematology Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Profile details
As DL4 plus plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Code
DL4L
Sample Reqs
A B G
Special Instructions
DL5 Biochemistry & Haematology Postal Profile
Profile details
As DL4
DL5/DL5L do not include ESR and Phosphate as these results may be more affected by overnight transit times.
Code
DL5
Sample Reqs
A B G
Special Instructions
DL5L Biochemistry & Haematology Postal Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Profile details
As DL5 plus plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Code
DL5L
Sample Reqs
A B G
Special Instructions
DL6 General Well Person Profile
Profile details
DL2
FT4/TSH
Ferritin
Code
DL6
Sample Reqs
A B G
Special Instructions
DL6L General Well Person Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Profile details
As DL6 plus plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Code
DL6L
Sample Reqs
A B G
Special Instructions
DL7 Well Man Profile
Profile details
DL2
FT4/TSH
Ferritin
Prostate Profile
Code
DL7
Sample Reqs
A B G
Special Instructions
DL7L Well Man Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Profile details
As DL7 plus plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Code
DL7L
Sample Reqs
A B G
Special Instructions
DL8 Well Person Profile
Profile details
DL2
FT4/TSH
Ferritin
Vitamin D
Code
DL8
Sample Reqs
A B G
Special Instructions
DL8L Well Person Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Profile details
As DL8 plus plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol
Code
DL8L
Sample Reqs
A B G
Special Instructions
DL9F Senior Female Profile 60+
Profile details
DL2
HDL/LDL Cholesterol
HbA1C
FT4/TSH
CRP
hsCRP
QFIT
MSU
Vitamin D (25 OH)
HE4
Lp-PLA2 (PLAC) Test
Code
DL9F
Sample Reqs
A B B G RU RF [4]
Special Instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory without delay.
DL9M Senior Male Profile 60+
Profile details
DL2
HDL/LDL Cholesterol
HbA1C
FT4/TSH
Prostate Profile
CRP
hsCRP
QFIT
MSU
Vitamin D (25 OH)
Lp-PLA2 (PLAC) Test
Code
DL9M
Sample Reqs
A B B G RU RF [4]
Special Instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory without delay.
DL10 Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1
Profile details
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Apolipoprotein A
Apolipoprotein B
Lipoprotein (a)
hsCRP
Lp-PLA2 (PLAC) Test
Code
DL10
Sample Reqs
B B
Special Instructions
DL11 Cardiovascular Risk Profile 2
Profile details
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Apolipoprotein A
Apolipoprotein B
Lipoprotein (a)
Fibrinogen
hsCRP
Lp-PLA2 (PLAC) Test
Homocysteine
Code
DL11
Sample Reqs
B B B C [34]
Special Instructions
[34] Samples must arrive in the laboratory on the same day of sample taking or contact the laboratory.
DL12 7 STI Profile by PCR (7 PCR Tests from 1 sample)
Profile details
Chlamydia trachomatis
N. gonorrhoea
Mycoplasma genitalium
Macrolide Resistance Test (M.gen)*
Ureaplasma
Trichomonas vaginalis
Gardnerella vaginalis
Herpes Simplex I/II
*included if POSITIVE M.gen is detected from the same sample
Code
DL12
Sample Reqs
FCRU or PCR or TPV or Semen
Special Instructions
DNA (Double Stranded) Antibodies
Code
DNAA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
DNA (Single Stranded) Antibodies
Code
DNAS
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
DNA Extraction & Storage – 3 years (longer upon request)
Code
XDNA
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
DNA Identity Profile – 15 STR markers
Code
DNAF
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Dog Components
Code
ZZ8
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy – EFEMP1 screening
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Down Syndrome Risk Bloods only (Risk to be calculated by clinician)
Code
HCGF/PAPA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Down Syndrome Risk Profile (2nd trimester) Quad
Code
DRP
Sample Reqs
B, DRP form [7] [8]
Special Instructions
[7] Sample should be separated and frozen if sending overnight.
[8] DRP Form required. DRP Form can be found at the back of the guide.
Down Syndrome Risk Profile with risk calculation first trimester
Code
DRP
Sample Reqs
B, DRP form + image of scan [7] [8]
Special Instructions
[7] Sample should be separated and frozen if sending overnight.
[8] DRP Form required. DRP Form can be found at the back of the guide.
Doxepin Level (Sinequan)
Code
DOXE
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Drugs of Abuse from Blood
Profile details
Amphetamines
Barbiturates
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Benzodiazepine
Cannabinoids
Opiates
Cocaine
Code
DOAP
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Drugs of Abuse Profile – Random Urine Sample/No Chain of Custody
Profile details
Amphetamines
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepine
Cannabinoids
Cocaine
Codeine – opiate
Dihydrocodeine – opiate
Ephedrine
MDMA
Methadone
Metanepharines
Morphine – opiate
Code
DOA
Sample Reqs
RU
Special Instructions
Drugs of Abuse Profile – Random Urine Sample/No Chain of Custody Plus Alcohol
Profile details
Alcohol
Amphetamines
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepine
Cannabinoids
Cocaine
Codeine – opiate
Dihydrocodeine – opiate
Ephedrine
MDMA
Methadone
Metanepharines
Morphine – opiate
Code
DOA3
Sample Reqs
RU
Special Instructions
Drugs of Abuse Profile – With Chain of Custody
Profile details
Alcohol
Amphetamines
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepine
Cannabinoids
Cocaine
Codeine – opiate
Dihydrocodeine – opiate
Ephedrine
Ketamine
LSD
MDMA
Methadone
Metanepharines
Methaqualone
Morphine – opiate
Phencyclidine
Propoxyphene
Code
DOAL
Sample Reqs
RU / CoC Collection Containers [1] [2]
Special Instructions
[1] Contact the laboratory for special sample tubes/containers/instructions.
[2] Confirmation of not negative drug screens by GCMS may take up to 5 days.
Drugs of Abuse Profile – Without Chain of Custody
Profile details
Alcohol
Amphetamines
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepine
Cannabinoids
Cocaine
Codeine – opiate
Dihydrocodeine – opiate
Ephedrine
Ketamine
LSD
MDMA
Methadone
Metanepharines
Methaqualone
Morphine – opiate
Phencyclidine
Propoxyphene
Code
DOAN
Sample Reqs
RU [2]
Special Instructions
[2] Confirmation of not negative drug screens by GCMS may take up to 5 days.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – deletions/duplications only
Code
DMD
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – full sequencing DMD1 gene
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
DVT/Pre-Travel Screen
Profile details
FBC
Factor II Prothrombin Gene
Factor V Leiden
Anticardiolipin Antibodies
Code
DVT1
Sample Reqs
A A B [9]
Special Instructions
9 Clinical history must be provided.