Test Directory (A-C)
This database contains all the necessary information you require for specimen collection of a test being sent to Bio-Test Laboratory. The information has been taken from Bio-Test’s Test Specification Guide (TSG).
Browse Tests:
TAT = Turn around time.
Some tests have more
collection requirements.
Please read carefully.
If the patient is required to pay for a test, there will be an amount indicated under the billing column.
LOC = Location of where test is being performed.
BTL = Bio-Test Laboratory
LL = Lifelabs
PHL = Public Health Laboratory
| TEST | CODE | SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT | VACUTAINER | BILLING | LOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/G RATIO (ALBUMIN/ GLOBULIN RATIO) | A/G | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| A1C (GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN) (HbA1C) (HEMOGLOBIN A1C) | A1C | Whole Blood TAT – 1 day | LAVENDER | OHIP | BTL |
| ABO, RhD (ABO & TYPE) (BLOOD GROUP & RhD) (BLOOD TYPE) (Rh FACTOR) | BGR | Whole blood DO NOT SEPARATE TAT – 1 day | LAVENDER | OHIP | BTL |
| ABO, Rh(D), GENOTYPE (BLOOD GROUP, Rh(D) & GENOTYPE) (GENOTYPE) | RCML | Whole Blood DO NOT SEPARATE TAT – 2-4 days | 1 LAVENDER & 1 PINK (EDTA) | OHIP | LL |
| ABO & Ab SCREEN (ABO & SCREEN) (PRENATAL SCREEN) (REPEAT PRENATAL ANTIBODIES) (BLOOD TYPE & SCREEN) | BGR AS | Whole Blood DO NOT SEPARATE Testing includes ABO, RhD, antibody screen TAT –1 day | 1 LAVENDER & 1 PINK (EDTA) | OHIP | BTL |
| ACE (ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME) | ACE | Serum Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 15 days | YELLOW SST | UNINSURED | LL |
| ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) | ACETA | Serum, 2 mL Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection. Store and transport frozen TAT – 10 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| ACETONE (KETONES) | KETO | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge only. Do not open tube. Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 14 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ACETONE, QUALITATIVE (KETONES QUALITATIVE) | RCML | Urine,10 mL,( random) Submit in an orange or white cap container TAT – 1 day | OHIP | LL | |
| ACETYCHOLINE RECEPTOR ANTIBODY (ANT-ACH RECEPTOR) | AACRA | Serum Centrifuge and separate. Store and transport frozen TAT – 30 days | YELLOW SST | $145.00 | LL |
| ACETYL CHOLINESTERASE (SERUM) | RCML | Collect blood. Allow blood to clot upright at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation. Transfer an aliquot of serum to a labelled tube and cap tightly. Store and transport at room temperature | YELLOW SST | LL | |
| ACETYL CHOLINESTERASE (CHOLINESTERASE, PLASMA AND RBC) (RBC CHOLINESTERASE) | CHOLR | Red cells Centrifuge tubes within 1-hour of collection. Aliquot and discard plasma from lavender tubes Keep tubes together with an elastic Send red cells only. Store and transport refrigerated. TAT – 15 days | 2 LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID (ASA) (ASPIRIN) (SALICYLATE) | SAL | Serum, 2 mL Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection. Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 15 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| ACID FAST BACILLUS (AFB) (T.B. CULTURE) (TUBERCULOSIS CULTURE) (MYCOBACTERIA TUBERCULOSIS DETECTION) | AFB | Sputum First morning specimen – submit in a sterile container Container must be tightly sealed *Use Data Entry code AFB2, if two samples received *Use Data Entry code AFB3, if three samples received TAT – 60 days | N/C | PHL | |
| ACID FAST BACILLUS (AFB) (T.B. CULTURE) (TUBERCULOSIS CULTURE) (MYCOBACTERIA TUBERCULOSIS DETECTION) | RPHL | Urine Collect in a sterile container Store and transport refrigerated with 48 hours of collection, or freeze at -70ºC and ship on dry ice TAT—14 days | N/C | PHL | |
| ACID PHOSPHATASE, PROSTATIC | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ACID PHOSPHATASE, TOTAL | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ACTH (ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE) (CORTICOTROPIN) | ACTH | Plasma, 2 mL Collect specimen in the morning (fasting specimen preferred) Collect in a chilled lavender vacutainer tube Mix well Place on ice while waiting for centrifugation Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection, and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 2 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| ACTIVATED PROTEIN C RESISTANCE (APCR) | APROC | Plasma, 2 mL Advise if patient is on Heparin, is Factor V deficient, has Factor V inhibitor or is a known specific inhibitor. Partially fill a discard tube first. Collect a Light Blue top tube. Immediately centrifuge. Aliquot plasma (do not aliquot any buffy coat layer or red blood cells). Immediately centrifuge this plasma. Aliquot the platelet poor plasma into another pour-off tube (do not transfer any cells at the bottom of the tube). Immediately freeze aliquot. Store and transport frozen TAT – 13 days | LIGHT BLUE | $40.00 | LL |
| ACUTE RUBELLA (RUBELLA ANTIBODY, IGM) | RUBLM | Full tube Store and transport refrigerated Physician must provide clinical history of patient, date of onset of illness and travel history (if pertinent). It is recommended to draw an acute sample (at onset of illness) and convalescent samples (drawn 10-12 days later). TAT – 7 days | PLAIN RED | N/C | CHEO |
| ACYLCARNITINE (FRACTIONATION) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT—1-2 weeks | PLAIN RED | UNINSURED | LL |
| ADAMTS – 13 (THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA) | RCML | Plasma AND serum Centrifuge and separate both tubes into separate transfer tubes. Freeze immediately Store and transport frozen TAT—variable | PLAIN RED & LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| ADENOVIRUS ANTIBODY | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ADENOVIRUS, ENTERIC | RPHL | Stool, 1g Collect in a sterile urine container Store and transport refrigerated TAT—12 days | N/C | PHL | |
| ADENOVIRUS, PCR | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ADENOVIRUS, RESPIRATORY | RPHL | Swab Store and transport refrigerated TAT—12 days | N/C | PHL | |
| ADH (ANTI–DIURETIC HORMONE) (ADH VASOPRESSIN) | ADH | Serum, 3 mL Collect blood in yellow SST top. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation. Transfer an aliquot of serum to a labeled tube, cap tightly. Store and Ship Frozen TAT – 10 days | YELLOW SST | $75.00 | LL |
| ADIPONECTIN | RCML | Serum Patient must be fasting for mininimum of 8 hours Centrifuge after 30 minutes of collection, and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 14 days. | YELLOW SST | UNINSURED | LL |
| ADRENAL ANTIBODIES | ADREN | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only. Store and transport refrigerated. TAT – 9 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE See ACTH | ACTH | ||||
| AGGLUTINATION REACTION SCREEN (COLD AGGLUTININ SCREEN) | CAGG | *Test only available at the main lab (2006 Roberston rd.) Mon-Wed 7:30-4:00pm Pre-warm the plain red top tube in Dry Bath at 37°C for 10 minutes prior to collection. Collect blood in Pre-warmed PLAIN RED top tube. IMMEDIATELY place tube in 37°C Dry Bath and let stand for 60 minutes to clot. Centrifuge at room temperature and IMMEDIATELY separate. Transfer at least 3 mL of serum to a labelled tube and cap tightly. Elastize clot tube and serum tube together. DO NOT REFRIGERATE Store and send at ROOM TEMPERATURE TAT – 3 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| AGA (ANTI–GLIADIN ANTIBODY) (GLIADIN ANTIBODY) | ANGLI | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge only Transport specimen at room temperature Testing Includes Gliadin Antibody IgA & IgG TAT – 25 days | YELLOW SST | $90.00 | LL |
| AIDS (P-24, HIV) (HIV SEROLOGY) See HIV | HIV | ||||
| ALA (DELTA–AMINOLEVULINIC ACID) | RCML | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) 50 mL aliquot – submit in a sterile urine container Protect from light State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP Requisition and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 50 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 10 days | OHIP | LL | |
| ALANINE TRANSAMINASE (ALT) (SGPT) | ALT | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| ALBUMIN | ALB | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| ALBUMIN, QUALITATIVE (PROTEIN, TOTAL QUALITATIVE) | ALB1 | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container TAT – 2 days | OHIP | LL | |
| ALBUMIN QUANTITATIVE (MICROALBUMIN) | 24UALB | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) Submit an aliquot in sterile urine container to the lab. State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP requisition, and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 90 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT –2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| ALBUMIN QUANTITATIVE (MICROALBUMIN) | MA | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in a sterile urine container TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| ALBUMIN/GLOBULIN RATIO (A/G RATIO) | A/G | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| ALCOHOL- ETHYL (ETHANOL) | ALCO | Serum Use an iodine swab to cleanse venipuncture site Keep vacutainer tube sealed with minimum air space Centrifuge only DO NOT OPEN Store and ship refrigerated TAT- 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ALCOHOL- ETHYL (ETHANOL) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ALCOHOL- ETHYL (ETHANOL) | UAL | Urine, 10 mL (random) Keep container closed with minimum air space. Submit in an orange or white cap container. Store and transport refrigerated. TAT – 2 days | OHIP | LL | |
| ALCOHOL- ISOPROPYL (ISOPROPANOL) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ALCOHOL- METHYL (METHANOL) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ALDOLASE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE SUGGEST REQUESTING HEALTH PRACTITIONER TO ORDER CPK & ALT | ||||
| ALDOSTERONE (ALDOSTERONE-SUPINE) (ALDOSTERONE-UPRIGHT) | RCML | Plasma, 2 mL Collect in the morning before 10:00am Aldosterone-Supine - minimum time lying down before collection is 30 minutes. Aldosterone-Upright - minimum time in upright position before collection is 2 hours. Store and transport frozen TAT – 2-6 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| ALDOSTERONE | RCML | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) 50 mL aliquot – submit in a sterile urine container STORE AND TRANSPORT FROZEN State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP Requisition, and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 50 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 7 days | OHIP | LL | |
| ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE (PHOSPHATASE ALKALINE) | ALK | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE BONE SPECIFIC (BASAP) | RCML | Serum centrifuge and separate TAT-5 days | PLAIN RED | UNINSURED | LL |
| ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE ISOENZYMES (ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE FRACTIONATION) (PHOSPHATASE ALKALINE ISOENZYMES) | API | Serum Label 1 SST tube and 1 ml tube labelled Alk. Phos. Fract. ● Testing includes Total Alkaline Phosphatase TAT – 4 days | 2 YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ALLERGIC ALVEOLITIS (ALLERGIC LUNG) (FARMERS LUNG) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only **DO NOT CONFUSE WITH AVIAN PRECIPITANS** ●Testing includes M. Faeni and T Vulgaris. TAT – 30 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ALLERGY TESTING (ASIA) (SERUM ALLERGEN TEST) (ALLERGEN SPECIFIC IGE ANTIBODY TEST) (RAST) (ALLERGEN SPECIFIC IMMUNOASSAY) (IMMUNOCAP) | RAST | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated The physician must complete a Lifelabs Allergen Test Requisition to be sent with the sample. TAT—5 days | YELLOW SST | $25.00 per allergen + $15.00 interpretation fee/requisition | LL |
| ALLERGY TESTING MIX | RCML | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated The physician must complete a Lifelabs Allergen Test Requisition to be sent with the sample. TAT—5 days | YELLOW SST | $25.00 per mix + $15.00 interpretation fee/requisition | LL |
| ALLERGY TESTING-MISCELLANEOUS ALLERGENS | RCML | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge and separate store and transport refrigerated The physician must complete a Lifelabs Allergen Test Requisition to be sent with the sample. *TO BE USED FOR MISC. ALLERGENS NOT LISTED ON THE LIFELABS REQUISITION* TAT- 5 days | YELLOW SST | $25.00 per allergen + $15.00 interpretation fee/requisition | LL |
| ALLERGY TESTING-PEANUT COMPONENT PANEL | RCML | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated The physician must complete a Lifelabs Allergen Test Requisition to be sent with the sample. Includes all 5 peanut components +interpretation Notes: individual peanut components may be ordered seperately as well. TAT- 5 days | YELLOW SST | $210.00 (includes all 5 components + interpretation) | LL |
| ALLERGY TESTING-PEANUT COMPONENTS | RCML | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and Transport refrigerated The physician must complete a Lifelabs Allergen Test Requisition to be sent with the sample. Peanut components include: Peanut rAra h1, Peanut rAra h2, Peanut rAra h3, Peanut rAra h8, Peanut rAra h9 TAT - 5 days | YELLOW SST | $25.00 per component + $15.00 interpretation fee/requisition | LL |
| ALPHA–1 ANTITRYPSIN (FOR EMPHYSEMA) | A1AT | Serum—1 mL Centrifuge only TAT – 1 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ALPHA–1 ANTITRYPSIN PHENOTYPING | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ALPHA–1 ACID GLYCOPROTEIN | RCML | Serum Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT—15 days | PLAIN RED | UNINSURED | LL |
| ALPHA 2-MACROGLOBULIN | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only TAT—20 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ALPHA 2 PLASMIN INHIBITOR (ALPHA 2 ANTIPLASMIN) | RCML | Plasma Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT—25 days | LIGHT BLUE | UNINSURED | LL |
| ALPHA FETOPROTEIN, ONCOLOGY (AFP-ONCOLOGY) | AFP | Serum, 1 mL FOR ONCOLOGY (Cancer) PATIENTS ONLY Indicate site of cancer. When medically appropriate, avoid high-dose biotin supplements at least 24 hours prior to getting blood collected. Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 1 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ALPHA FETOPROTEIN, PREGNANCY (AFP-PREGNANCY) | MSS | Serum, 2 mL DO NOT REFRIGERATE For risk assessment of open neural tube defects testing is recommended at 15-20 weeks gestation Complete a Maternal Serum Screen Form” Indicate on the form AFP ONLY TAT – 5 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | CHEO |
| ALT (ALANINE TRANSAMINASE) (SGPT) | ALT | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| ALUMINUM | AL | Plasma Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 15 days | ROYAL BLUE with K2 EDTA | $45.00 | LL |
| ALUMINUM | RCML | 24 Hour Urine (Acid Washed Container) *Order Acid Washed Container from Main Lab as required. Patient must avoid: Fruits, chocolate, juices, beer, coffee, and teas for 24 hours prior to and during collection Submit a 20mL sample in a sterile urine container Record total volume on requisition and on the specimen container Store and ship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 90mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 5 days | $55.00 | LL | |
| ALZ-ID (ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| AMETHOPTERIN (METHOTREXATE) | METH | Serum Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and time of specimen collection. Collect blood in yellow SST top. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation. Store and Ship refrigerated | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| AMIKACIN (GENTAMYCIN) PEAK TROUGH RANDOM | GAP GAT RCML | Serum, 1 mL Collect 'peak' specimen 30 minutes after IV infusion or 1-2 hours after IM injection by physician Collect "Trough" before IV/IM injection by physician Peak/trough collections preferred; avoid random collections, if possible. Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection Store and transport refrigerated TAT 15 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| AMINO ACIDS-QUANTITATIVE (METABOLIC SCREEN) | METAB | Collect blood in SST Vacutainer (Gold Top). Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation. Store and Ship refrigerated | UNINSURED | LL | |
| AMINO ACIDS-QUANTITATIVE (AMINO ACID (PHENYLALANINE) | AMINO | Plasma, 1 mL Fasting specimen preferred State age of patient and clinical diagnosis State if patient is on a special diet Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 7 days | GREEN with Heparin | OHIP | LL |
| AMINO ACIDS-QUANTITATIVE | 24hr URINE TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| AMINOGLYCOSIDES | Specify whether Amikacin, Gentamycin or Tobramycin (See individual listings) | ||||
| AMINOPHYLLINE (THEOPHYLLINE) (UNIPHYL) | THEO | Serum Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and time of specimen collection. Collect blood in yellow SST top. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate by centrifugation. Store and Ship refrigerated TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| AMIODARONE | AMIOD | Serum, 3 mL Collect prior to next dose (trough collection) Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT –5 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| AMITRIPTYLINE (ELAVIL) | AMI | Allow blood to clot at room temperature upright for 60 minutes and separate by centrifugation. Transfer an aliquot of serum to a labelled tube and cap tightly. Store and ship Frozen Testing Includes Nortriptyline TAT – 15 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| AMMONIA (NH3) | RCML | Plasma Collected Monday-Wednesday only Handles as Urgent Sample Specimen to be kept on ice prior to centrifugation Spin within 15 minutes of collection Aliquot and freeze immediately.Indicate time of collection on tube. Specimen must be kept frozen until tested. Mustbe tested within 96 hours of collection. TAT- 1-2 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| AMOBARBITAL (AMYTAL) | RCML | Serum 3mL Centrifuge and separate. Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 15 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| AMOBARBITAL (AMYTAL) | RCML | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container Store and transport frozen TAT – 15 days | OHIP | LL | |
| AMOXAPINE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| AMPHETAMINES | RCML | Urine,10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container Store and transport frozen TAT – 3 days | OHIP | LL | |
| AMPLIFIED MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS DIRECT TEST (AMTD) (detects MTBC rRNA) | RPHL | Sputum First morning specimen – submit in a sterile container tightly sealed ONLY 1 specimen/patient permitted Unsuitable samples: 1-Grossly hemolized 2-Non-respiratory AFB smear negatives 3-Anti-tuberculous therapy within preceding 12 months TAT – 2 days | N/C | PHL | |
| AMYLASE (DIASTASE) | AMY | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| AMYLASE (DIASTASE) | 24UAM | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) 10 mL aliquot – submit in a sterile urine container State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP Requisition and on the specimen container Store and ship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 90 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 1 day | OHIP | LL | |
| AMYLASE (DIASTASE) | RCML | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in a white cap conical tube TAT – 1 day | OHIP | LL | |
| AMYLASE ISOENZYME (AMYLASE FRACTIONATION) | AMYI | Serum, 2 mL Indicate clinical problem requiring analysis TAT – 45 to 60 days | YELLOW SST | $40.00 | LL |
| ANA (ANTI–NUCLEAR ANTIBODY) (ANF) (ANTI-NUCLEAR FACTOR) (CENTROMERE ANTIBODY) (SLE ANTIBODIES) | ANA | Serum Centrifuge only Positive results may be delayed due to interpretation by consultant. Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANAFRANIL (CLOMIPRAMINE) | CLOM | Serum, 2 ml Collect specimen prior to next dose or 10-12 hr after last dose. Indicate date and time of last dose and time of last dose and date and time of specimen collection on both the transport tube and the requisition. Store and ship refrigerated Testing Includes Desmethylclomipramine dose TAT – 20 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| ANCA–c ANCA-p (ANCA MPRO) (ANCA PR3) (ANTI–NEUTROPHIL CYTOPLASMIC ANTIBODY) (CYTOPLASMIC ANCA) (PERINUCLEAR ANCA) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 7-10 days | YELLOW SST | $70.00 | LL |
| ANDROGEN TESTICULAR (TESTOSTERONE) | TSTOS | Serum Centrifuge only State age and sex of patient TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANDROSTENEDIONE | ADS | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 8 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| ANDROSTERONE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ANF see ANA | ANA | ||||
| ANGELMAN SYNDROME (AS) See MOLECULAR GENETICS (I) | RCHEO | ||||
| ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME See ACE | ACE | ||||
| ANION GAP | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only Hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANTABUSE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ANTIBODY IDENTIFICATION (ANTIBODY ID) (REPEAT PATIENT WITH ANTIBODIES) | ABID | Blood DO NOT SEPARATE Store and transport refrigerated Testing Includes titre if positive · TAT – 2-4 days | PINK (EDTA) | OHIP | LL |
| ANTIBODY SCREEN (INDIRECT COOMBS) (REPEAT PRENATAL ANTIBODY SCREEN) | ANSCR | Blood DO NOT SEPARATE TAT – 1day | LAVENDER | OHIP | BTL |
| ANTI-CARDIOLIPIN AB (CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY) (ACA) (ACL) | ACL | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and ship FROZEN TAT – 7-10 days | YELLOW SST | $70.00 | LL |
| ANTI-CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE (ANTI-CCP, ACCP) (CCP IgG) | ANTICCP | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated Can be collected every day, no collection time restrictions. TAT – 3 days | YELLOW SST | $55.00 | LL |
| ANTI-dsDNA ANTIBODY (ANTI-DNA) (ANTI DSDNA DOUBLE STRANDED AB) | DNA | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 5 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANTI–DIURETIC HORMONE See ADH | ADH | ||||
| ANTI–DNASE B | TEST NOT LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ANTI-ENA (ENA ANTIBODY) (EXTRACTABLE NUCLEAR ANTIGEN) | ENA | Serum, 2 mL Positive results may be delayed due to confirmation Note: Specific antigens reported only when screen is positive Includes antibody screen for: dsDNA; Chromatin; Ribosomal Protein; SS-A52 SS-A60; SS-B; Sm; SmRNP; RNP A, RNP 68; Scl-70; Jo-1; Centromere B ● Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 30 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANTI–ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY (ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY) (MYSIAL ANTIBODIES) | ANTEN | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 15 days | YELLOW SST | $60.00 | LL |
| ANTI–EPIDERMAL ANTIBODY (ANTI-SKIN ANTIBODIES) (PEMPHIGUS/PEMPHIGOID ANTIBODIES) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 25 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANTI–GLIADIN ANTIBODY (GLIADIN ANTIBODY) See AGA | ANGLI | ||||
| ANTI–GLOMERULAR BASEMENT MEMBRANE (ANTI–SKIN BASEMENT MEMBRANE) | AGBM | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 20 days | YELLOW SST | $45.00 | LL |
| ANTI-GLUTAMIC ACID DEHYDECARBOXYLASE (ANTI-GAD) (GAD65) | RCML | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT—1-2 weeks | YELLOW SST | $80.00 | LL |
| ANTI–HISTONE (HISTONE TEST) (HISTONE ANTIBODIES) | AHIST | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated ● Testing includes IgG and IgM antibodies TAT – 60 days | PLAIN RED | UNINSURED | LL |
| ANTI–HBs (HEPATITIS B–IMMUNE STATUS), Hep B surface Ag See HEPATITIS B SURFACE AB | HBAB | ||||
| ANTI–INSULIN (INSULIN ANTIBODIES) | RCML | Serum—1 ml Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 30 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANTI–INTRINSIC FACTOR (INTRINSIC FACTOR ANTIBODY) | IFA | Serum, 3 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated DO NOT collect within 48 hours of vitamin B12 injection. TAT – 30 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| ANTI–JO-1 See ANTI-ENA | ENA | ||||
| ANTI–LA See ANTI-ENA | ENA | ||||
| ANTI-LKM ANTIBODY (LKM ANTIBODY) (ANTI-LIVER KIDNEY MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT—14 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANTI–MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES (ATA) (ATMA) (ANTI-THYROID ANTIBODIES) (MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES) (MICROSOMAL THYROID ANTIBODIES) (ANTI-THYROID MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES) (THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES) (THYROID ANTIBODIES) | ATA | Serum Centrifuge only Positive results may be delayed due to interpretation by consultant NOTE: Not the same test as Thyroglobulin TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANTI–MITOCHONDRIAL ANTIBODY (ASMA) (ANTI-SMOOTH MUSCLE ANTIBODIES) (MITOCHONDRIAL ANTIBODIES) (SMA) (SMOOTH MUSCLE ANTIBODY) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only Positive results may be delayed due to interpretation by consultant ● Testing includes both anti-smooth muscle and anti-mitochondria antibodies● TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANTIMONY (SB 24 HOUR) | RCML | 24 Hour Urine (Acid Washed Container) *Order Acid Washed Container from Main Lab as required. Submit a 20mL sample in a sterile urine container Record total volume on requisition and on the specimen container Store and ship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 90mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 10 days | UNINSURED | LL | |
| ANTIMONY | RCML | Urine, 20ml (random) Ensure hands are washed and free of contamination. For industrial exposure, collect at end of work shift. Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 10 days | UNINSURED | LL | |
| ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE (AMH) (ANTI OVARIAN HORMONE) (MULLERIAN INHIBITING SUBSTANCE) (MIS) | AMH | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated *Grossly hermolyzed, icteric and lipemic samples are unacceptable. TAT—1-4 days | YELLOW SST | $70.00 | LL |
| ANTI-MYOCARDIAL ANTIBODY (HEART MUSCLE ANTIBODY) (HMA) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated. TAT – 6 days | YELLOW SST | UNINSURED | LL |
| ANTI–NEUTROPHIL CYTOPLASMIC ANTIBODY-C See ANCA-c ANCA-p | RCML | ||||
| ANTI–NEUTROPHIL CYTOPLASMIC ANTIBODY-P See ANCA-c ANCA-p | RCML | ||||
| ANTI–NUCLEAR ANTIBODY See ANA | ANA | ||||
| ANTI–PANCREATIC ISLET CELLS ANTIBODY (ANTI-ISLET CELL) (ISLET CELL ANTIBODY) | ICA | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 8 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANTI–PARIETAL CELL ANTIBODIES | ANTPA | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 25 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANTI–PHOSPHOLIPID AB STUDIES (APA) (LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT) (RVVT) (RUSSELL VIPER VENOM TIME) | RCML | Plasma Partially fill a discard tube first. Collect four (4) Light Blue top tubes. Immediately centrifuge all tubes. Aliquot plasma (do not aliquot any buffy coat layer or red blood cells) into two (2) pour-off tubes. Immediately centrifuge these pour off tubes. Aliquot 1mL of platelet poor plasma into another pour-off tube and 3mL of platelet poor plasma into a second pour off tube (do not transfer any cells at the bottom of the tube). Immediately freeze only the final aliquots (1mL and 3mL) for testing. Store and transport frozen. *Note: This test includes Anti-Cardiolipin TAT- 7-10 days | 4 LIGHT BLUE | $70.00 | LL |
| ANTI-PLATELET ANTIBODIES (PLATELET ASSOCIATED ANTIBODIES) (PLATELET ASSOCIATED IGG) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ANTI–RETICULIN ANTIBODY (ANTI-RETICULIN AB) (RETICULIN ANTIBODY) | RETAB | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT—20 days | YELLOW SST | UNINSURED | LL |
| ANTI–RNP See ANTI-ENA | ENA | ||||
| ANTI–RO See ANTI-ENA | ENA | ||||
| ANTI–SCL–70 (SCLERODERMAL ANTIBODY) See ANTI-ENA | ENA | Test will only be done if ENA is positive | |||
| ANTI–SM (ANTI–SMITH) See ANTI-ENA | ENA | ||||
| ANTI–SKIN ANTIBODIES (PEMPHIGUS/PEMPHIGOID ANTIBODIES) See ANTI-EPIDERMAL ANTIBODIES | RCML | ||||
| ANTI–SKIN BASEMENT MEMBRANE See ANTI-GLOMERULAR BASEMENT MEMBRANE | AGBM | ||||
| ANTI–SMOOTH MUSCLE ANTIBODIES See ANTI-MITOCHONDRIAL ANTIBODIES | RCML | ||||
| ANTI–SPERM ANTIBODIES (SPERM ANTIBODIES) | ASPA | Serum Centrifuge only Hemolysed samples are not acceptable TAT – 30 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ANTI–STREPTOCCAL HYALURONIDASE ANTIBODY (ASH) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ANTI–STREPTOLYSIN “O” TITRE | ASOT | Serum—1 mL Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| ANTI–THYROID ANTIBODY (ATA), (ATMA) (ANTI-THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES) (ANTI-THYROID MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES) (THYROID ANTIBODIES) (THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES) See ANTI-MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES | MSA or ATA | ||||
| ANTI–THROMBIN III (ANTI-THROMBIN ASSAY) (AT 3) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ANTI-THROMBIN ACTIVITY | RCML | Plasma, 2 mL Partially fill a discard tube first. Collect a Light Blue top tube. Immediately centrifuge. Aliquot plasma (do not aliquot any buffy coat layer or red blood cells). Immediately centrifuge this plasma. Aliquot the platelet poor plasma into another pour-off tube (do not transfer any cells at the bottom of the tube). Immediately freeze aliquot. Store and transport frozen TAT - 7-10 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| ANTI-THROMBIN PEROXIDASE (TPO AB) (THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODY) | RCML | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 25 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| APCR SEE ACTIVATED PROTEIN C RESISTANCE | APROC | ||||
| APOLIPOPROTEIN | APOA1 APOB | Serum Patient must fast a minimum of 12 hours Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge as soon as possible. Store and transport refrigerated. Specify: A1 – 1 mL B – 1 mL C2 ACTIVATION - TEST NOT AVAILABLE TAT – 1-2 DAYS | YELLOW SST | $40.00 $40.00 | LL |
| APOLIPOPROTEIN (E-GENOTYPE) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ARBOVIRUS ANTIBODIES | RPHL | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT—3 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| ARSENIC- BLOOD | RCML | Whole Blood Patient must avoid all seafood for 48 hours prior to collection Do not centrifuge. Keep in upright position after collection Store and ship refrigerated TAT—7-10 days | ROYAL BLUE with K2EDTA | $75.00 | LL |
| ARSENIC- HAIR | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ARSENIC- NAIL | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ARSENIC- 24 HOUR URINE | ARS24 | 24 Hour Urine (Acid Washed Container) *Order Acid Washed Container from Main Lab as required. Patient must avoid: All seafood for 72 hours prior to and during collection. Submit a 20mL sample in a sterile urine container Record total volume on requisition and on the specimen container Store and ship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 90mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 5 days | $75.00 | LL | |
| ARSENIC- RANDOM URINE | ARSRU | Urine, 15 mL (random) Submit in a 90 mL orange cap container Avoid seafood consumption 5 days prior to collection. Inorganic arsenic will be performed if total is elevated. For inorganic arsenic, collect in a acid washed container TAT – 30 days | $75.00 | LL | |
| ARTHROPODS (LICE, TICKS, MITES, FLEAS, BEDBUGS, FLIES) | RPHL | Send entire specimen in container TAT – 15 days | N/C | PHL | |
| ASA SEE ACETYSALICYLIC ACID | SAL | ||||
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) (ASCORBATE) | VITC | Serum, 2 mL Protect from light Centrifuge and separate as soon as possible. Store and transport frozen TAT – 3-4 days | GREEN with heparin | OHIP | LL |
| ASH See ANTI–STREPTOCCAL HYALURONIDASE AB | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ASMA See ANTI-MITOCHONDRIAL ANTIBODY | MIT | ||||
| ASOT See ANTI–STREPTOLYSIN O TITRE | ASOT | ||||
| ASPARTATE TRANSAMINASE (AST), (SGOT) (ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE) | ASTI (insured) ASTU (uninsured) | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP $10.00 | BTL |
| ASPERGILLUS ANTIBODY See FUNGAL SEROLOGY | RPHL | ||||
| ASPIRIN See ACETYSALICYLIC ACID | SAL | ||||
| AST (SGOT) See ASPARTATE TRANSAMINASE | ASTI (insured) ASTU (uninsured) | ||||
| ATA See ANTI-MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES | MSA or ATA | ||||
| ATIVAN (LORAZEPAM) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ATIVAN (LORAZEPAM) | URINE TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| AVENTYL (NORTRIPTYLINE) (NORTRYPTYLINE) | RCML | Serum, 2 mL Collect specimen in a Red Top tube. Allow blood to clot at room temperature upright for 60 minutes and separate by centrifugation. Transfer an aliquot of serum to a labelled tube and cap tightly. Store and ship frozen TAT – 15 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| AVIAN PRECIPITINS (BIRD FANCIER’S DISEASE) | AVIAN | Serum Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated Billed per each allergen. Budgie & Pigeon done routinely: goose, chicken, duck, canary, cockatiel, parrot, turkey must be requested if clinically indicated. TAT – 18 days. | PLAIN RED | $40.00 | LL |
| B–CAROTENE (CAROTENE) | CAR | Serum, 4 mL Protect from light Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 20 days | 2 YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| B-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE (BNP) | RCML | Collect blood. Mix thoroughly by gentle inversion and separate by centrifugation WITHIN 2-4 hours of collection. Transfer an aliquot of plasma to a labeled tube, cap tightly and FREEZE | LAVENDER | $84.00 | LL |
| B12 (VITAMIN B12) (COBALAMINS) | B12 | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| B2 MICROGLOBULIN (BETA 2 MICROGLOBULIN) (MICROGLOBULIN) | B2MIC | Serum Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 25 days | YELLOW SST | $50.00 | LL |
| B2 MICROGLOBULIN (BETA 2 MICROGLOBULIN) (MICROGLOBULIN) | B2MIC | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container Collect & submit a FRESH urine collection. Ask patient to void, then drink a glass of water and then ONE HOUR LATER, collect a urine for submission Store and transport frozen TAT – 25 days | $50.00 | LL | |
| BARBITURATE SCREEN | BARB | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 2 days | OHIP | LL | |
| BARTONELLA (BARTONELLE HENSELAE) (CAT SCRATCH DISEASE) | RPHL | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only TAT – 10 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| BENADRYL (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) | RCML | Serum, 3 mL Centrifuge and separate TAT – 15 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| BENCE–JONES PROTEIN (IEP- RANDOM URINE) (IMMUNOELECTROPHORESIS) (HEAVY AND LIGHT CHAINS) | BENC | Urine, 50 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container First morning specimen preferred Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 5 days | OHIP | LL | |
| BENCE–JONES PROTEIN (IMMUNOELECTROPHORESIS) (HEAVY AND LIGHT CHAINS) | 24BJ | 24 Hour Urine 10 mL aliquot – submit in an orange or white cap container labelled CREATININE and a 50 mL aliquot – submit in an orange or white cap container labelled BENCE JONES State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP Requisition and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 50 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 5 days | OHIP | LL | |
| BENZENE (PHENOL) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| BENZODIAZEPINE | BENZ | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 2 days | OHIP | LL | |
| BENZTROPINE MESYLATE | RCML | Urine, 10 mL (random) urine Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 3 days | UNINSURED | LL | |
| BERYLLIUM | RCML | 24 Hour Urine (No preservative) Submit a 20mL sample in a sterile urine container Record total volume on requisition and on the specimen container Store and ship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 90mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 7-10 days | UNINSURED | LL | |
| BERYLLIUM | RCML | Urine, 20ml (random) Ensure that hands are washed and clothes are free of contamination. Store and transport refrigerated. For industrial exposure, collect specimen at the end of the work shift TAT—5 to 10 days | UNINSURED | LL | |
| BETA 2 GLYCOPROTIEN I IgG (BETA-2-GP-I IgG) (B2GPI) (BETA2 GLYCO) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge and separate. Store and transfer frozen. TAT – 30 days | YELLOW SST | UNINSURED | LL |
| BETA 2 MICROGLOBULIN (MICROGLOBULIN) See B2 MICROGLOBULIN | B2MIC | ||||
| BETA–Hcg, PREGNANCY (BHCG) (HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN) | HCG | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| BETA–Hcg, ONCOLOGY (HCG FOR ONCOLOGY) See BETA-Hcg, PREGNANCY | HCG | Label tube “hCG for Oncology” | |||
| BETA HYDROXYBUTYRATE (BHBA) (3HBA) | BHYDRO | Serum Centrifuge and separate. Freeze immediately and store/transport frozen TAT – 7 days | YELLOW SST | $35.00 | LL |
| BETA TRANSFERRIN | RCML | Fluid Accept any container/tube received. Indicate source. Store and transport frozen ● Analysis includes Beta 1 Transferrin and Beta 2 Transferrin TAT – 14 days | OHIP | LL | |
| BICARBONATE (CARBON DIOXIDE) (CO 2) (HCO 3) | CO2 | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| BILE ACIDS (BILE SALTS) | BILE | Serum, 1 ml Patient must be fasting for minimum 12 hours Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 7 days | YELLOW SST | $45.00 | LL |
| BILIRUBIN (BILE) | UBILI | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container TAT – 1 day | OHIP | LL | |
| BILIRUBIN, CONJUGATED (DIRECT BILIRUBIN) (BILIRUBIN FRACTIONATION) (BILIRUBIN GLUCURONIDATED) | DBIL RMFT | Serum Centrifuge only For Quebec Insured patients - centrifuge only and protect from light TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| BILIRUBIN, TOTAL | BILI | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| BILIRUBIN, UNCONJUGATED (INDIRECT BILIRUBIN) (BILIRUBIN NON-GLUCURONIDATED) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| BIO AVAILABLE TESTOSTERONE (TESTOSTERONE BIO AVAILABLE) FOR MALE PATIENTS FOR FEMALE PATIENTS | BIOT BIOF | Serum, 2 mL Collect specimen in morning Free and Total Testosterone ordered, code for these tests and follow sample-processing procedure Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 25 days | YELLOW SST | (Males) $65.00 (Females) $65.00 | DYN |
| BIQUIN (QUINIDINE) (Q-10 METABOLITE) | RCML | Serum, 2 mL Collect specimen 10 – 12 hours after last dose Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection Store and ship at room temperature TAT – 3 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| BIRD FANCIERS’ DISEASE See AVIAN PRECIPITINS | RCML | ||||
| BISMUTH | RCML | Urine, 20ml (random) Store and transport refrigerated Ensure hands are washed and clothes are free of contamination. For industrial exposure, collect specimen at the end of the work shift. TAT – 5-10 days | UNINSURED | LL | |
| BLASTOMYCOSIS ANTIBODY DERMATITIDIS (BLASTOMYCES ANTIBODY) See FUNGAL SEROLOGY | |||||
| BLASTOMYCOSIS CULTURE DERMATITIDIS See FUNGAL CULTURE | |||||
| BLEEDING TIME, DUKE METHOD | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| BLEEDING TIME, IVY METHOD | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| BLOOD CULTURE | BLDCULT1 | Blood, 8-10 mL per bottle Cleanse venipuncture site with iodine, then with alcohol Wipe the tube rubber stopper with alcohol Collect patient’s blood using a butterfly needle and adapter. 1 set (anaerobic + aerobic) should be drawn first; 30 minutes later, a second set should be taken.(The second set may be collected from the other arm immediately after the first collected). ** Refer to SCC Manual for detail instructions** Mix gently Adult – 2 sets (2 anaerobic + 2 aerobic) Child – 1 set (2 aerobic) STATE THE DATE AND TIME OF COLLECTION ON THE BOTTLES. Also include culture #1 and culture #2 on the bottles. DO NOT REFRIGERATE BOTTLES *Data Entry code BLDCULT2, if two(2) collections submitted (4 bottles) *Data Entry code BLDCULT3, if three(3) collections submitted (6 bottles) TAT – 7 days | BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLE | OHIP | BTL |
| BLOOD FILM EXAMINATION | CBC | Whole Blood Abnormal results may be delayed due to interpretation by consultant TAT – 1 day | LAVENDER | OHIP | BTL |
| BLOOD GROUP and Rh(D) (ABO & TYPE, BLOOD TYPE, Rh FACTOR) See ABO, Rh(D) | BGR | ||||
| BLOOD GROUP, Rh(D) AND GENOTYPE (GENOTYPE) See ABO, Rh(D), GENOTYPE | RCML | ||||
| BLOOD GROUPS, (ANTIGENS) Eg. Kell, Duffy, KIDD | RCML | Blood DO NOT SEPARATE TAT – 2 days | PINK (EDTA) | OHIP | LL |
| BLOOD, QUALITATIVE | DIP | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container TAT – 1 day | OHIP | BTL | |
| BLOOD TYPE (ABO & TYPE, BLOOD GROUP & Rh(D), Rh FACTOR) See ABO, Rh(D) | BGR | ||||
| BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING COUGH) | RPHL | Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimens should be collected during the acute phase of illness. Use Bordetella pertussis BP collection kit. Do not use Multi-organism transport medium. Store and transport refrigerated within 5 days of collection TAT—10 days | N/C | PHL | |
| BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS ANTIBODY (WHOOPING COUGH) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| BORRELIA BURGDORFERI (LYME DISEASE) | RPHL | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated An acute (collected early after the onset of symptoms) and a convalescent (collected 6 weeks later) sample may be required for laboratory diagnosis. When a European Lyme is suspected, European Lyme serology should be specifically stated on the requisition. TAT—7-21 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| BROAD SPECTRUM DRUG SCREEN (BROAD SPECTRUM DRUG ANALYSIS) (DRUG SCREEN CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHOD) | UDS | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container Indicate the drug of interest on the OHIP Requisition. Includes: Methadone, Cocaine, Morphine, Heroin, Oxycodone, Diphenhydramine, Ranitidine, Nortriptyline, Amphetamine, Ephedrine/ Pseudoephedrin, Phenylpropanolamine, and Other Drugs as detected TAT – 10 days | OHIP | LL | |
| BROMIDE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| BRUCELLA ANTIBODIES (WIDAL TEST) | RPHL | Serum Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated Testing Includes Brucella Abortus and Brucella Melitensis · TAT – 10 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| BUGS (LICE) See ARTHROPODS | RPHL | ||||
| BUN (UREA) | 24URE | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) 50 mL aliquot – submit in a sterile urine container State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP Requisition and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 50 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 1 day | OHIP | LL | |
| BUN (BLOOD UREA NITROGEN, UREA) | BUN | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| BUTABARBITAL | RCML | Urine, 25 mL( random) Submit in an orange or white cap container TAT – 15 days | OHIP | LL | |
| BUTAZOLIDINE (PHENYLBUTAZONE) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| C1 ESTERASE INHIBITOR (COMPLEMENT C1) (COMPLIMENT C1 ESTERASE INHIBITOR) (C1 ESTERASE) (C1 INHIBITOR) | C1INC | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 15 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| C1 ESTERASE INHIBITOR, FUNCTIONAL | C1INF | Plasma, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 30 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| C1Q IMMUNE COMPLEXES (C1Q COMPLEMENT BINDING ACTIVITY) (C1Q IMMUNE COMPLEXES) (COMPLEMENT C1Q) | C1Q | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge and separate within 1 hour of clotting Store and transport frozen TAT – 25 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| C2 (COMPLEMENT C2) | C2COMP | Serum, 2 mL Collect in a pre-chilled tube Centrifuge and separate within one hour of collection. Store and transport frozen. If thawed, specimen is unsuitable. TAT – 30 days | YELLOW SST | .00 | LL |
| C3 (COMPLEMENT C3) | C3 | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship frozen TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| C4 (COMPLEMENT C4) | C4 | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship frozen TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| C5 (COMPLEMENT C5) | RCML | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 30 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| C6 (COMPLEMENT C6) | RCML | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 30 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| CD4, CD8 (LYMPHOCYTE MARKER-T CELL ONLY) (T CELL LYMPHOCYTE MARKER ONLY) | CD4 CD8 | Blood For Main Lab: Collect Mon-Wed and Thursday before 11 AM; if Friday is a statutory holiday, collect Mon-Tues and Wednesday by11 AM. For all other collection facilities (including physician offices), collect Mon-Wed ONLY. If Friday is a statutory holiday, collect Mon-Tues ONLY. Store and transport at room temperature. Specimen must be tested within 24 hours of collection. Complete a “LifeLabs Request for Lymphocyte Marker Analysis by Flow Cytometry Form” Date and time of collection must be recorded on this form. Quebec patients should be referred to the Ottawa Hospital General Campus FOR ALL OTHER MARKERS SEE – IMMUNOPHENOTYPING TAT – 3 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| CD19 (LYMPHOCYTE MARKERS) (T & B CELLS) See IMMUNO PHENOTYPING | |||||
| C-PEPTIDE | C-PEP | Plasma, 2 mL Fasting specimen required (preferred 12 hours) Clot at room temperature for 60 minutes. Centrifuge and Separate. Freeze Aliquot. *DO NOT USE SST Store and transport frozen TAT – 1-2 weeks | PLAIN RED TOP | OHIP | LL |
| C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP) | CRPQ | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| C-REACTIVE PROTEIN HIGH SENSITIVITY (CRP– HIGH SENSITIVITY) | CRPHS | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only TAT – 1- day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| C–TELOPEPTIDE | CTEL | Serum, 1 mL Madatory the patient is fasting minimum 8 hours. Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 20 days | YELLOW SST | $75.00 | LL |
| CA 125 (OV 125) (CANCER ANTIGEN 125) | CA125 | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only NOT to be used as a screening test Malignancy must be established Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 5 days | YELLOW SST | $35.00 | LL |
| CA 15-3, BREAST (CANCER ANTIGEN 15-3) (CARBOHYDRATE ANTIGEN 15-3) | CA15 | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen (Same as CA 27, 29) TAT - 10 days | YELLOW SST | $25.00 | LL |
| CA 19– 9, PANCREAS (CANCER ANTIGEN 19-9) (CARBOHYDRATE ANTIGEN 19-9) | CA199 | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge ONLY Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 3-5 days | YELLOW SST | $50.00 | LL |
| CADMIUM | CAD | Whole blood Do not open tube Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 21 days | ROYAL BLUE with K2EDTA | $40.00 | LL |
| CADMIUM SCREEN | RCML | Urine, 50 mL (random) Submit in a white cap 90 mL container Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 21 days | $40.00 | LL | |
| CADMIUM SCREEN | CADMIUM | 24 Hour Urine (Acid Washed Container) *Order Acid Washed Container from Main Lab as required. Submit 7mL of urine in a labelled ROYAL BLUE top tube (WITHOUT ADDITIVE) State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP Requisition and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 90mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 1-2 weeks | $40.00 | LL | |
| CAFFEINE (CAFFEINE- QUANTITATIVE) | CAFF | Serum,1 mL Collect 10 – 12 hours after last dose Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection. Store and ship frozen TAT – 15 days | PLAIN RED | $40.00 | LL |
| CALCITONIN | CLT | Serum, 3 mL Fasting sample required Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 30 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| CALCIUM | CA | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| CALCIUM, CORRECTED | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only Testing includes serum calcium and albumin Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| CALCIUM, IONIZED (Ca ²+, Ca++, Free Calcium) | CAION | Serum *Tube MUST be completely filled (full draw) Centrifuge only Do not remove tube stopper Test result is invalid if specimen is exposed to air Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 2 days Quebec patients send-out instructions: ship chilled sample to Montfort (ice packs) | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| CALCIUM, URINE | 24UCA | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) (May also be accepted if collected with 6N HCl as preservative) 10 mL aliquot – submit in a sterile urine container State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP Requisition, and on the specimen container Storeandship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 90 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 1 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CALCIUM, URINE | UCM | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container tube Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 2 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CALCULUS ANALYSIS (STONE ANALYSIS) | RCML | Submit entire specimen Indicate source Submit unpreserved stone in clean labelled container. TAT – 30 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CALPROTECTIN, STOOL (FECAL CALPROTECTIN) | CALP | Sterile Container Collect undiluted feces in a clean, dry, sterile, leak-proof container. Do not add fixative or preservative. Store and transport frozen. TAT- 15 days | $125.00 | LL | |
| CAMPYLOBACTER (STOOL CULTURE) | Stool-1 | Stool Place stool in Cary–Blair transport container to the “FILL LINE” Shake to emulsify sample *Data entry code stool-2, if a second sample received *Data entry code stool-3, if a third sample received TAT - 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CANCER ANTIGEN 15-3 (CARBOHYDRATE ANTIGEN 15-3) See CA 15-3, BREAST | CA15 | ||||
| CANCER ANTIGEN 19-9 (CARBOHYDRATE ANTIGEN 19-9) See CA 19– 9, PANCREAS | CA199 | ||||
| CANDIDA TITRE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| CANNABIS (CANNABINOIDS SCREEN, MARIJUANA, TETRAHYDRO-CANNABINOIDS, THC) | UCB | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 2 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CARBAMAZEPINE (TEGRETOL) | CARBM | Serum, 2 mL TROUGH SPECIMEN: Collect blood prior to next dose. Record COLLECTION DATE. Record TIME SINCE LAST DOSE: Time in hours that have elapsed between last drug dose and time of specimen collection. Centrifuge and separate. Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| CARBOHYDRATE ANTIGEN 15-3 (CANCER ANTIGEN 15-3) See CA 15-3, BREAST | CA15 | ||||
| CARBOHYDRATE ANTIGEN 19-9 (CANCER ANTIGEN 19-9) See CA 19- 9, PANCREAS | CA199 | ||||
| CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) See BICARBONATE | CO2 | ||||
| CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN (CARBON MONOXIDE) | RCML | Blood DO NOT OPEN TUBE Refrigerate during storage and transport TAT – 14 day | GREEN with Heparin | OHIP | LL |
| CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA) | CEA | Serum,minimum volume:1 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated A CEA Requisition Form completed and signed by the physician must accompany sample Four weeks (28 days) must elapse between test requests Testing is covered by OHIP for a patient who is: (a) being treated for metastatic breast cancer (b) receiving adjuvant therapy for resected colorectal cancer (c) being treated for metastatic disease Form available on BIO-TEST website TAT – 4 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA) | CEAN | Serum,minimum volume:1 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated A CEA Requisition Form completed and signed by the physician must accompany sample Note: to be used when four weeks have NOT elapsed between CEA test requests OR when the patient does not meet the aforementioned criteria and not covered by OHIP Form available on BIO-TEST website TAT – 4 days | YELLOW SST | $35.00 | LL |
| CARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY See ANTI–CARDIOLIPIN AB | ACL | ||||
| CARNITINE, FREE / TOTAL | CARN ITIN | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 1-2 weeks | PLAIN RED | $60.00 | LL |
| CAROTENE (B–CAROTENE) | CAR | Serum, 4 mL Protect from light Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 20 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| CAT SCRATCH FEVER ANTIBODY See BARTONELLA ANTIBODY | |||||
| CATECHOLAMINES (EPINEPHRINES) (NOREPINEPHRINES) | RCML | Plasma Collect 2 lavenders Patient must be supine for at least 15 minutes prior to & during specimen collection. Fasting sample required Provide list of medications. Centrifuge and separate within 60 minutes of collection. Freeze immediately and store and transport frozen. If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis. TAT – 14 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| CATECHOLAMINES (EPINEPHRINE) (NOREPINEPHRINE) (DOPAMINE) (ADRENALINE) (NORADRENALINE) | 24CAT | 24 Hour Urine (6N HCl preservative) 50 mL aliquot – submit in a sterile urine container Refrigerate during storage and transport State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP Requisition, and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 50 mL aliquot in the fridge until test is reported Avoid strenuous exercise prior to collection The following foods and medications must be avoided for 3 days prior to and during collection: *Patient must contact their physician before stopping an prescription or non-prescription meds Foods to avoid: Caffeine (coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, caffeinated beverages), Amines (bananas, avocados, cheese, walnuts, alcohol, fruit and juices), Vanilla, Licorice, Tobacco Medications to avoid: Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Cimitidine, Salicylate (Asprin), Labitalol, Methyldopa (Aldomet), Vitamin C, Cough medication, Antihistamine After the specimen is collected, the patient may resume normal diet. TAT – 1 week | OHIP | LL | |
| CATECHOLAMINES, TOTAL | TOTAL NO LONGER AVAILABLE, ONLY FRACTIONATED – SEE ABOVE | ||||
| CEA See CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN | CEA | ||||
| CEA See CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN | CEAN | Note: to be used when four weeks have NOT elapsed between CEA test requests OR when the patient does not meet the aforementioned criteria and not covered by OHIP | |||
| CELIAC DISEASE PANEL (CELIAC DISEASE TESTING) (GLUTEN ANTIBODIES) | CELD TTG RCML | Serum, 2 mL Celiac screen includes: 1) Serum IgA 2) Tissue Transglutaminase IgA antibody. Serum IgA can also be requested and billed separately. Deamidated gliadin peptide IgG antibody, Endomysial antibody, Reticulin antibody tests have been removed from the Celiac disease testing panel but can be requested separately if ordered by physician. TAT – 3 days | YELLOW SST | PILOT PROGRAM .00 .00 | LL |
| CELONTIN (METSUXIMIDE) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| CENTROMERE ANTIBODIES (ANF, ANTI–NUCLEAR ANTIBODY, SLE ANTIBODY) See ANA | ANA | ||||
| CERULOPLASMIN (COPPER LEVELS) | CERU | Serum Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| CH50 (COMPLEMENT HEMOLYTIC) (HEMOLYTIC COMPLEMENT FIXATION) (COMPLEMENT TOTAL CH50) | RCML | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate as soon as possible. Store and transport frozen TAT – 15 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| CHARCOT MARIE TOOTH (CMT1A) See MOLECULAR GENETICS (III) | RCHEO | ||||
| CHICKEN POX, CULTURE (VARICELLA ANTIBODY) (VARICELLA ZOSTER ANTIBODY) (ZOSTER ANTIBODY SWAB) | VARI | Viral swab (from a “fresh” lesion) or vesicular fluid Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 16 days | N/C | PHL | |
| CHICKEN POX, DIAGNOSTIC (VARICELLA ANTIBODY) (VARICELLA ZOSTER ANTIBODY) (ZOSTER ANTIBODY) | VARI | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only ● Testing includes Varicella IgG and IgM TAT – 5 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| CHICKEN POX, IMMUNITY (VARICELLA ANTIBODY) (VARICELLA ZOSTER ANTIBODY) (ZOSTER ANTIBODY) | VARI | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Varicella IgM is not performed for immunity testing TAT – 5 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| CHLAMYDIA, NON-GENITAL CULTURE Male Female | RPHL | Swab, tissue, aspirates or scrapings Submit a swab in multi-organism transport media (not gel), or fluids/tissues in a sterile container Store and transport refrigerated, within 48 hours of collections TAT—7 days | N/C | PHL | |
| CHLAMYDIA, PCR (Lymphogranuloma venereum PCR) (LGV) Male Female | RPHL | Swab Submit a swab in multi-organism transport media (not gel) Store and transport refrigerated TAT—28 days | N/C | PHL | |
| CHLAMYDIA, PSITTACI (PSITTACOSIS ANTIBODY) | CHLAB | Serum, 0.5 mL Acute and convalescent sera preferred Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT—28 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| CHLAMYDIA, SEROLOGY (Lymphogranuloma venereum SEROLOGY) (LGV) | RPHL | Serum, 0.5 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT—28 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| CHLAMYDIA, SWAB (NAAT) Male Female | Chlamydia only CHL Chlamydia and GC CHGC | Swab (GEN PROBE APTIMA) Only female endocervical and male urethral swabs are acceptable for testing Store and transport at room temperature within 60 days of collection. ● Testing includes Neisseria Gonorrhoeae if requested by ordering physician. TAT— 3 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CHLAMYDIA, URINE (NAAT) | UCHGC (CT + GC) UCHL (CT only) UGC (GC only) | Urine (GEN PROBE APTIMA) Collect 20.0 - 30.0 ml of urine (first catch) in a sterile container. Transfer 2.0 ml of urine from sterile container to the GEN-PROBE® APTIMA® Urine Transport tube. Store and transport refrigerated within 30 days of collection. ● Testing includes Neisseria Gonorrhoeae if requested by ordering physician. TAT— 24 hours | OHIP | BTL | |
| CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE (LIBRIUM) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| CHLORIDE | CL | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| CHLORIDE | UCL | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container tube Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 day | OHIP | LL | |
| CHLORIDE | 24UCL | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) 10 mL aliquot – submit in a white cap conical tube State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP Requisition, and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 50 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 2 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CHLORPROMAZINE (LARGACTIL) | CHLOR | Serum, 2 mL Collect specimen 10 – 12 hours after last dose Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection TAT – 15 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| CHOLESTEROL, FASTING | CHOL | Serum Centrifuge only Patient must be fasting >10 hrs. Indicate the number of hours fasting TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| CHOLESTEROL, RANDOM | RCHOL | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| CHOLINESTERASE, TOTAL | CHOLI | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated If patient has had recent surgery, please wait 24 hours post-surgery before blood collection. TAT – 10 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| CHOLINESTERASE, PHENOTYPE (DIBUCAINE INHIBITION TEST) (PSEUDO-CHOLINESTERASE) | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and ship frozen. If patient has had recent surgery, please wait 24 hours post-surgery before blood collection. TAT – 11 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL | |
| CHOLINESTERASE, RBC (RBC CHOLINESTERASE) See ACETYL CHOLINESTERASE | CHOL RBC | ||||
| CHOLINESTERASE, PHENOTYPING (DIBUCAIN INHIBITION TEST) (PSEUDO-CHOLINESTERASE) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 15 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN See BETA HCG PREGNANCY | HCG | ||||
| CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN See BETA HCG ONCOLOGY | HCG | ||||
| CHROMIUM | CHROM | 24 Hour Urine (Acid Washed Container) *Order Acid Washed Container from Main Lab Submit a 20mL sample in a sterile urine container Record total volume on requisition and on the specimen container Store and ship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 90mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 10 days | $55.00 | LL | |
| CHROMIUM | R-URINE TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| CHROMIUM | RCML | PLASMA TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | |||
| CHROMOGRANIN A (CGA) | RCML | Plasma Patient should abstain from proton pump inhibitor medication for 2 weeks prior to collection. Centrifuge and separate within 1 hour of collection Store and transport frozen TAT – 10 days | PINK TOP (EDTA) | $65.00 | LL |
| CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS (KARYOTYPING) See CYTOGENETICS TESTING | RCHEO | ||||
| CIRCULATING ANTICOAGULANT (LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT) (NON–SPECIFIC COAGULATION INHIBITORS) (50/50 MIX) (INHIBITOR SCREEN) (MIXING STUDIES) | LUANT | Plasma, 2 mL Partially fill a discard tube first. Collect a Light Blue top tube. Immediately centrifuge. Aliquot plasma (do not aliquot any buffy coat layer or red blood cells). Immediately centrifuge this plasma. Aliquot the platelet poor plasma into another pour-off tube (do not transfer any cells at the bottom of the tube). Immediately freeze aliquot. Store and transport frozen. TAT – 2-3 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| CITRATE (CITRIC ACID) | 24CIT | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) (Acceptable with 6N HCl preservative) Submit a 20mL sample in a sterile urine container Record total volume on reuquisition and on the specimen container Store and ship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 90 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 5-7 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CK (CPK, TOTAL CK) (CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE) | CK | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| CK–MB (CK-2 MB) (CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE-MB) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| CK ELECTROPHORESIS (CK ISOENZYMES) (CK FRACTIONATION) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| CLOBAZAM (FRISIUM) (DESMETHYLCLOBAZAM) | CLOB | Serum or plasma, 2 mL Morning sample taken prior to the drug dose. Do not use gel separator tubes. Centrifuge and separate immediately Testing includes Desmethyl Clobazam Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 10 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| CLOMIPRAMINE (ANAFRANIL) | CLOM | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Collect specimen 10–12 hours after last dose Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection Store and transport refrigerated ●Includes Desmethyclomipramine dose TAT – 15 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| CLONAZEPAM (RIVOTRIL) | RCML | Serum, 3 ml Centrifuge and separate Collect trough specimen immediately prior to next dose. Store and transport frozen TAT – 10 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE CULTURE AND TOXIN STUDIES (C. DIFFICILE) | CLOS | Stool, 10-15 mL Only diarrheal stool is acceptable (no dry or formed stool). Place stool in a sterile container with no additives Specify culture and /or toxin studies Store and transport REFRIGERATED, within 3 days (72 hours) of collection. C. Diff will not be tested on children <12 months Freezing of the sample is no longer required. TAT – 2 to 10 days | N/C | PHL | |
| CLOT RETRACTION | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| CLOTTING TIME | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| CLOZAPINE (CLOZARIL) | RCML | Serum, 2 mL Collect specimen immediately prior to next dose. Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 5 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| CMV (CYTOMEGALOVIRUS ANTIBODY) | CMV | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only For Diagnostic serology, collect both acute and convalescent specimens Store and transport refrigerated CMV, Diagnostic includes CMV IgG and IgM. CMV, Immunity includes only CMV IgG TAT – 5 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| CMV ISOLATION (CYTOMEGALOVIRUS ISOLATION) | RPHL | Urine Submit 2 mL urine in a dry, sterile container. Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 16 days | N/C | PHL | |
| CMV QUANTITATIVE PCR (CMV-PCR) (CYTOMEGALOVIRUS PCR) (CMV VIRAL LOAD) (CMV ANTIGENEMIA) | RCML | Plasma For Transplant Patients only Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen For Main Lab: Collect Mon-Tues and Wednesday before 11 AM; if Friday is a statutory holiday, collect Mon-Tues only. For all other collection facilities (including physician offices), collect Mon-Tuesday ONLY. TAT – 4 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| CO2 (CARBON DIOXIDE, CO 3) See BICARBONATE | CO2 | ||||
| COBALT | RCML | Collect blood in Royal blue top (K2 EDTA). Mix thoroughly by gentle inversion. Send entire tube. Store and ship refrigerated | ROYAL BLUE WITH K2EDTA | $55.00 | LL |
| COBALT | COBALTU | Urine, 50 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 30 days | $55.00 | LL | |
| COBALT | RCML | 24 Hour Urine (Acid Washed Container) *Order Acid Washed Container from Main Lab as required. Submit a 20mL sample in a sterile urine container Record total volume on requisition and on the specimen container Store and ship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 90mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 10 days | $55.00 | LL | |
| COCAINE SCREEN | RCML | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 days | OHIP | LL | |
| COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS (VALLEY FEVER) See FUNGAL SEROLOGY | |||||
| CODEINE | RCML | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container State under notes and instructions “Check for Codeine Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 10 days | OHIP | LL | |
| COLD AGGLUTININ SCREEN See AGGLUTINATION REACTION SCREEN | CAGG | ||||
| COLOGIC (GTA-446) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| COMPLEMENT C1 See C1 ESTERASE INHIBITOR | C1INC | ||||
| COMPLEMENT C1Q (C1Q COMPLEMENT BINDING ACTIVITY) (IMMUNE COMPLEXES, C1Q) See C1Q IMMUNE COMPLEXES | C1Q | ||||
| COMPLEMENT C2 See C2 | C2COMP | ||||
| COMPLEMENT C3 See C3 | C3 | ||||
| COMPLEMENT C4 See C4 | C4 | ||||
| COMPLEMENT C5 See C5 | RCML | ||||
| COMPLEMENT C6 See C6 | RCML | ||||
| COMPLEMENT, HEMOLYTIC (HEMOLYTIC COMPLEMENT FIXATION) See CH50 | RCML | ||||
| COOMBS TEST (DIRECT COOMBS) (DIRECT ANTI–GLOBULIN) (DIRECT ANTIHUMANGLOBULIN) | DAHGT | Blood DO NOT SEPARATE TAT – 1 day | LAVENDER | OHIP | BTL |
| COPPER | CU | Serum, 3 mL Centrifuge and separate after clotting for 30 minutes. Transfer an aliquot of serum to a new ROYAL BLUE no additive tube. Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 days | ROYAL BLUE no additive | OHIP | LL |
| COPPER | 24COP | 24 Hour Urine (No preservative) Submit a 20mL sample in a sterile urine container Record total volume on requisition and on the specimen container Store and ship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 90mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 10 days | OHIP | LL | |
| COPPER - RBC (COPPER ERYTHROCYTES) | RCML | Red Cells Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. Remove the plasma, buffy coat layer and a little of the red cells and place into an empty tube, cap and discard. Keep the RED CELLS in the original Royal Blue tube. Ensure the cap is replaced tightly. Store and transport refrigerated. TAT – 1-3 weeks | ROYAL BLUE with K2EDTA | .00 | LL |
| COPROPORPHYRINS (PORPHYRINS) (UROPORPHYRINS) See PORPHYRINS, QUANTITATIVE | |||||
| CORTISOL (CORTIZONE) A.M. P.M. RANDOM | CORTA CORTP CORT | Plasma Indicate time of collection (AM, PM, Random) Note: Collect as close to 8:00am as possible. (indicate AM) Note: Collect as close to 4:00pm as possible (indicate PM) Store and ship refrigerated. SERUM IS THE PREFERRED SPECIMEN TAT – 3 days | GREEN with Heparin | OHIP | LL |
| CORTISOL (CORTIZONE) A.M. P.M. RANDOM | CORTA CORTP RCML | Serum Centrifuge only Indicate time of collection (AM, PM, Random) Note: Collect as close to 8:00am as possible. (indicate AM) Note: Collect as close to 4:00pm as possible. (indicate PM) Store and ship refrigerated. SERUM IS THE PREFERRED SPECIMEN TAT – 3 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| CORTISOL (FREE CORTISOL) | RCML | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) Min Vol required: 5mL (frozen conical tube) & 5mL (refrigerated conical tube) Transfer 5mL of measured urine into TWO labelled transport tubes and cap tightly. Only fill half of the transport tubes. State total 24-hour urine volume on the OHIP requisition, and on the specimen container Store and ship Free Cortisol tube frozen. Store and ship Creat tube refrigerated. Retain a duplicate 50 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported Testing includes urine creatinine and total volume. TAT – 5 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CORTISOL FREE, RANDOM | RCML | Urine Submit 2 x10 mL aliquots in an orange or white cap containers Store and transport refrigerated ● Testing includes Creatinine Random Urine TAT—12 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CORTISOL, TOTAL | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| COUMADIN (WARFARIN) | COUMA | Plasma, 3 mL Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection TAT – 15 days | GREEN with Heparin | UNINSURED | LL |
| COXSACKIE VIRUS, ISOLATION (HAND, FOOT, MOUTH DISEASE) (ENTEROVIRUS) | RPHL | Stool Submit 1-2 g of stool in a sterile container Store and transport refrigerated Stool is the preferred specimen TAT—12 days | N/C | PHL | |
| COXSACKIE VIRUS, ISOLATION (HAND, FOOT, MOUTH DISEASE) (ENTEROVIRUS) | RPHL | Swab/Fluid Submit swab in multi-organism transport medium, or fluids in a sterile container (min volume: 1 mL fluid) Store and transport refrigerated TAT—12 days | |||
| CREATINE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE (CPK) See CK | CK | ||||
| CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE-MB (CK-2 MB) See CK - MB | CKF | ||||
| CREATININE (eGFR) | eGFR | Serum Centrifuge ***FOR PATIENTS OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE*** TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| CREATININE | CREA | Serum Centrifuge *** FOR PATIENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE *** TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| CREATININE | UCR | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CREATININE | 24UCRE | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) 10 mL aliquot – submit in an orange or white cap container tube labelled CREATININE State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP Requisition, and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 90 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 1 day | OHIP | BTL | |
| CREATININE CLEARANCE | CC | Serum and 24 Hour Urine 1 mL serum and 10 mL urine aliquot – submit in an orange or white cap conical tube Collect blood specimen at the beginning or end of the 24-hour urine collection State total 24-hour volume, height and weight on the OHIP Requisition, and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 50 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported Testing Includes serum creatinine, urine creatinine. TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| CRP (C–REACTIVE PROTEIN) | CRP | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| CRP– HIGH SENSITIVITY (C–REACTIVE PROTEIN HIGH SENSITIVITY) | CRPHS | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| CRYOFIBRINOGEN | CRYOF | Serum & Plasma Perferred that patient is fasting for min. 12 hours Handling Instructions: Pre-warm the plain red top tube in Dry Bath at 37°C for 10 minutes prior to collection. Collect blood in Pre-Warmed PLAIN RED top tube. IMMEDIATELY place tube in 37°C Dry Bath and let stand upright for 60 minutes to clot. Centrifuge at room temperature and separate IMMEDIATELY. Transfer at least 3 ml of serum to a labelled tube and cap tightly. ALSO Pre-Warm the Lavender top tube (EDTA) in Dry Bath at 37°C for 10 minutes prior to collection. Collect blood in Pre-warmed LAVENDER top tube (EDTA). IMMEDIATELY place tube in 37°C Dry Bath and let it stand for 60 minutes. Centrifuge at room temperature and separate IMMEDIATELY. Transfer at least 3 ml of PLASMA to a labelled tube and cap tightly. Store and ship both serum and plasma at room temperature *Test includes Cryoglobulins TAT - 7 days | 1 PLAIN RED & 1 LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| CRYOGLOBULINS, QUALITATIVE | CRYOG | *MAIN LAB ONLY Serum, 3 mL Preferred that patient is fasting for min. 12 hours Handling Instructions: -Pre Warm a red top tube in a 37 Degree celcius dry bath. -Immediately collect blood and place tube back into dry bath for 60 minutes. -Centrifuge immediately, transfer 3mL of serum to an aliquot tube. Store at room temperature. TAT- 7 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| CRYPTOCOCCOSIS ANTIBODY | RPHL | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport at room temperature TAT—3 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY BLOOD | BLDCULT1 | Blood, 8-10mL per bottle Cleanse venipuncture site with iodine, then with alcohol Wipe the tube rubber stopper with alcohol Collect patient’s blood using a butterfly needle and adapter. 1 set (anaerobic + aerobic) should be drawn first; 30 minutes later, a second set should be taken. (The second set may be collected from the other arm immediately after the first collection) **Refer to SCC Manual for detail instructions** Mix gently Adult – 2 sets (2 anaerobic + 2 aerobic) Child – 1 set (2 aerobic) STATE THE DATE AND TIME OF COLLECTION ON THE BOTTLES. Also include 'Culture#1' and 'Culture#2' on the bottles. DO NOT REFRIGERATE BOTTLES *Data Entry code BLDCULT2, if two(2) collections submitted (4 bottles) *Data Entry code BLDCULT3, if three(3) collections submitted (6 bottles) TAT – 7 days | BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLE | OHIP | BTL |
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY EAR EYE / CONJUNTIVA NOSE / NARES | misc1 EYE NOSE | Swab – state source Place swab in charcoal transport media *Data entry code for ear lobe, is earLob TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY FEMALE G.C. ONLY CERVICAL ENDOCERVICAL GONORRHEA | CX | Swab – state source Place swab in charcoal transport media *Refer to Data Entry code sheet for specific codes Test is for N. gonorrhea only TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY GENITAL CERVICAL/VAGINAL LABIA PENIS/PENILE VAGINAL VAGINAL/ANAL VAGINAL/RECTAL VULVA | VAG CX PENIS VAG VagREC VULVA | Swab – state source Place swab in charcoal transport media *Refer to Data Entry code sheet for specific codes Test is for N. gonorrhea, Yeast, Trichomonas and Bacterial Vaginosis TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY GROUP B STREP SCREEN ONLY | Swab – VAGINAL, VAG/RECTAL Place swab in charcoal transport media *Refer to Data Entry Code sheet for specific codes TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | ||
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY ANY FLUID, Except Semen | Body Fluid – state source 10 mL Place fluid in a sterile container *Refer to Data Entry code sheet for specific codes TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | ||
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY MISCELLANEOUS Includes wound, skin, all abscesses, axilla, groin, discharge, eye lid, mouth, perianal, pharynx, rectal abscess, tonsil | Swab – state source Place swab in charcoal transport media *Refer to Data Entry code sheets for specific codes TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | ||
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY RECTAL / ANAL | Swab – Rectal Place swab in charcoal transport media *Refer to Data Entry code sheets for specific codes TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | ||
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY SEMEN | SEMEN | Semen, 2 mL Place in sterile container TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY SMEAR/SLIDE | SMEAR | Smear/Slide- state source For Gram Stain TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY SPUTUM | SPUT1 | Sputum Deep cough specimen in sterile container Use only 1 sample per requisition *If second sample received, enter SPUT2 *If third sample received, enter SPUT3 TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY STOOL | STOOL1 | Stool Place stool in Cary–Blair transport container to the “FILL LINE” Shake to emulsify sample *If second sample received, enter STOOL2 *If third sample received, enter STOOL3 TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY THROAT | THRO | Swab – Throat Place swab in charcoal transport media State if patient in allergic to penicillin in “ Notes and Instructions” Test is for Beta Streptococcus Group A only TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY THROAT FOR STREP | THRO | Swab – Throat Place swab in charcoal transport media State if patient is allergic to penicillin in “ Notes and Instructions” Test is for Beta Streptococcus Group A ONLY TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY URETHRAL | URETH | Swab – Urethral – Male or Female Submit swab in charcoal transport media TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CULTURE & SENSITIVITY URINE | U | Urine Collect a minimum of 10 mL of mid–stream urine in an orange or white cap container TAT – 2 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CYANIDE | CYAN IDE | Whole blood, 7 mL Collect blood in lavender EDTA tube. Mix thoroughly by gentle inversion. SEND ENTIRE TUBE. Store and ship FROZEN TAT – 29 days | LAVENDER | $60.00 | LL |
| CYCLOSPORINE, TRANSPLANT | *Must collected and tested at Hospital where transplant performed | ||||
| CYCLOSPORIN, NON TRANSPLANT | RCML | Blood State on the tube “non–transplant” Ensure that ALL of the patient information is complete and clearly indicated – especially date of birth. Collect sample prior to next dose (trough) Indicate date/time of last dose & date/time of collection on the requistion. Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 5 days | LAVENDER | $70.00 | LL |
| CYSTATIN-C (CYSTATIN 3) (GAMMA TRACE) | TEST NOT AVAILABLE *Patient must go to CHEO for collection* | ||||
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF) See MOLECULAR GENETICS (I) | RCHEO | ||||
| CYSTINE (QUANTITATIVE) (CYSTINURIA MONITORING) | CYSTR | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in a 90 mL orange cap container. No preservative. FREEZE URINE AND SEND FROZEN TAT—18 days | UNINSURED | LL | |
| CYSTINE SCREEN (METABOLIC SCREEN) | METAB | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in a 90 mL white cap container State Date of Birth and clinical diagnosis. FREEZE URINE AND SEND FROZEN TAT –15 days | UNINSURED | LL | |
| CYSTINOSIS See MOLECULAR GENETICS (I) | RCHEO | ||||
| CYTOGENETICS TESTING (CHROMOSOME ANALYSIS) (KARYOTYPING) (FISH) (FLUORESCENT IN-SITU HYBRIDIZATION) | RCHEO | Whole Blood Adults & children > 1yr. = 5-10ml blood Newborns & infants = 2-3ml minimum Label all tubes with minimum 2 patient identifiers Submit Monday to Thursday before 4pm for best results Deliver to the hospital by 14:00 hrs the day sample taken. When possible, have the Courier deliver sample(s) directly to the hospital on the same day of collection Pre-package sample(s) with completed Cytogenetics Form and a copy of the OHIP requisition in a separate brown paper bag DO NOT REFRIGERATE TAT – VARIABLE | GREEN with Heparin | OHIP | CHEO |
| CYTOLOGY ASPIRATION BIOPSY Includes all aspirations and or slides from: any tumour lymph node mass neck nodule Or CYST from: Breast lymph node salivary gland thyroid | ASPP | Slide and / or Aspiration Fluid (1 mL) (Slides are recommended) The physician must print the patient's name on slide with a pencil. Apply directly from source or by means of applicator to slide. Fix slide immediately with cytospray. NOTE: If the sample is from thyroid, please include an additional clearly labelled air-dried slide, is possible. For fluid place sample in a labelled container, with name and source Fix with an equal volume of 50% ethanol to sample. Complete a Cytology Form for samples. Assign the same accession number if a slide or fluid is submitted from the same site. Assign a separate accession number if a slide or fluid is submitted from different sites. Place a barcode on the mailer for easier identification. (NOTE: Bar code labels are in addition to the patient identification written directly on the slide). The physician must provide the patient’s history and clinical diagnosis NOTE: It is important to state if the lump disappears after aspiration Do not code the Documentation Fee for this test. TAT– 5 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CYTOLOGY BRONCHIAL WASHING OR BRUSHING | CYTOF | Washings, ≥5 mL Place specimen in labelled container Fix washing with an equal volume of 50% alcohol to sample Complete a Cytology Form for sample Assign the same accession number if a slide or fluid is submitted from the same site. Assign a separate accession number if a slide or fluid is submitted from different sites. Clinical data requested on requisition must be provided Do not code the Documentation Fee for this test TAT – 5 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CYTOLOGY BUCCAL SMEAR (FOR BARR BODIES) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| CYTOLOGY DIRECT SMEAR LARYNX NIPPLE DISCHARGE OPEN LESION ORAL VULVAR ANAL | CYTOF | Slide DO NOT CONFUSE WITH ASPIRATION BIOPSY Refer to aspiration biopsy for source specification to ensure correct coding/processing The physician must collect and prepare a moderately thick smear of cellular material that displays no evidence of air drying. The physician must print the patient's name on slide with a pencil. Apply directly from source or by means of applicator to slide. Fix slide immediately with cytospray. The physician must provide the patient’s history and clinical diagnosis Complete a Cytology Form for each sample. Assign a separate accession number for each body site. Place a barcode on the mailer for easier identification. NOTES: · Barcode label is in addition to the patient information written on the slide. · Samples collected and received in liquid-based media are still considered a direct smear Do not code the Documentation Fee for this test. TAT – 5 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CYTOLOGY DIRECT SMEAR FOR HERPES (VIRAL INCLUSION) | CYTOF | Slide The physician must scrape the lesion at the base of the blister and prepare a moderately thick smear of cellular material that displays no evidence of air drying. The physician must print the patient's name on slide with a pencil. Apply directly from source or by means of applicator to slide. Fix slide immediately with cytospray. Complete a Cytology Form for sample. Clinical data requested on requisition must be provided. Place a barcode on the mailer for easier identification. NOTE: Barcode label is in addition to the patient information written on the slide. Do not code the Documentation Fee for this test. TAT – 5 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CYTOLOGY GASTRIC WASHINGS ESOPHAGEAL GASTRIC OR ENDOMETRIAL | CYTOF | Washings, ≥5 mL Place specimen in labelled container Fix washing with an equal volume of 50% alcohol to sample Complete a Cytology Form for sample Clinical data requested on requisition must be provided Do not code the Documentation Fee for this test TAT – 5 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CYTOLOGY MISCELLANEOUS FLUID OR CYST Includes: cysts from sources peritoneal fluid pleural fluid synovial fluid Excludes: breast cyst lymph nodes cyst salivary gland cyst thyroid cyst | CYTOF | Fluids, ≥5 mL For fluid sample place in a labelled container, fix with an equal volume of 50% ethanol to sample OR two slides are recommended Apply directly from source or by means of applicator to slide Fix slide immediately with cytospray The physician must print the patient’s name on the slides with a pencil. Assign the same accession number if a slide or fluid is submitted from the same site. Assign a separate accession number if s slide or fluid is submitted from different sites. The physician must provide the patient’s history and clinical diagnosis NOTE: It is important to state if the lump disappears after aspiration Do not code the Documentation Fee for this test TAT – 5 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CYTOLOGY, PAP SMEAR | GY | CONVENTIONAL (SLIDE) PAP TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | OHIP | BTL | |
| CYTOLOGY, PAP SMEAR MONOLAYER/THINLAYER | GY | 30 mL M/L container The physician must print the patient's name on the container Complete a Cytology Form for sample Clinical data requested on requisition must be provided Do not code the Documentation Fee for this test TAT – 2 to 5 days | OHIP | BTL | |
| CYTOLOGY SPUTUM | CYTOF | Sputum, 1-5 mL Instruct the patient to collect specimen early in the morning before eating. Cough deeply from the lungs and deposit the sputum directly into the methyl alcohol preservative in the specimen container. Collect specimens on 3 consecutive mornings. Keep specimen refrigerated. Complete a Cytology Form for each sample Assign a separate accession number for each specimen Clinical data requested on requisition must be provided Do not code the Documentation Fee for this test TAT – 14 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CYTOLOGY URINE | CYTOF | Urine, 25-100 mL State if voided or catheterized urine collection Instruct the patient to drink one glass of water every 30 minutes for a period of 3 hours. Patient may urinate during this 3 hour period and discard urine. At the end of the 3 hour period, when the next urge to urinate arises, void directly into the methyl alcohol preservative in the specimen container. Suggest specimens be collected on 3 consecutive days. Keep specimen refrigerated. Complete a Cytology Form for each sample. The physician must provide the patient’s history and clinical diagnosis Assign a separate accession number for each specimen Do not code the Documentation Fee for this test TAT – 5 days | OHIP | LL | |
| CYTOMEGALOVIRUS ANTIBODY See CMV | CMV |