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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

Special Instructions

DHEA – Urine (Dehydroepiandrosterone)

Code

UDHE

Sample Reqs

Special Instructions

DHEA Sulphate

Code

DHEA

Sample Reqs

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

Special Instructions

Diazepam (Valium)

Code

DIAZ

Sample Reqs

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

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

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

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

Special Instructions

DNA (Single Stranded) Antibodies

Code

DNAS

Sample Reqs

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

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

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

Special Instructions

Drugs of Abuse from Blood

Profile details

Amphetamines

Barbiturates

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Benzodiazepine

Cannabinoids

Opiates

Cocaine

Code

DOAP

Sample Reqs

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

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

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

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.

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A - Z Test List

Test List: D

D-Dimers (Fibrinogen Degradation Products)

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

Deafness NGS Panel – full sequencing across 179 genes

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

Deafness, Non-Syndromic – GJB2 sequencing + GJB6 common deletion

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

Dengue Fever PCR

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

Dengue Virus Serology

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

Dentinogenesis/Amelogenesis Imperfecta NGS Panel – full sequencing across 31 genes

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

Deoxypyridinoline (DPD) – Serum

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

Deoxypyridinoline (DPD) – Urine

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

DHEA

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

DHEA – Urine (Dehydroepiandrosterone)

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

DHEA Sulphate

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

Diabetes Mellitus, MODY NGS Panel – full sequencing across 13 genes

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

Diabetes Mellitus, Neonatal NGS Panel – full sequencing across 26 genes

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

Diabetic Profile 1

Profile details

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

Diabetic Profile 2

Profile details

Code

Sample Reqs

Turnaround

Special Instructions

Diamine Oxidase Activity