Test ordering and collection

These documents are intended to provide practical assistance with test selection, specimen requirements, specimen collection and, where applicable, Medicare criteria and collection restrictions on testing.

Test advice

Recommended pathology tests for the investigation of common clinical presentations

Test Collection Manual

Comprehensive information about tests which can be ordered through DHM

Specimen requirements

Easy-to-use reference guides for pathology testing collection requirements

Collection instructions for patients

Step-by-step instructions for pathology specimen collections & procedures

Cervical screening test

Information on the changes to cervical screening

Ordering genetic tests

Information on how to order genetic tests via Sonic Genetics

Medicare criteria for rebates

Testing subject to clinical criteria or testing frequency restrictions

Tranfusion guidelines

Guidelines and standards for the practice of blood transfusion