Test Directory (D-G)
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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–DEHYDROCHOLESTEROL (7DHC) | 7DEHY | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | |||
| 11-DEOXYCORTISOL | 11 DEOXY | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | |||
| D. DIMER (FIBRIN DEGRADATION PRODUCTS) (FDP) | DDIM | Plasma, 1 mL Centrifuge and separate. Store and transport frozen *Collection tube must accompany aliquot tube to testing site* TAT – 2 days Quebec patients send-out instructions: Separate, store, and transport refrigerated. Send on icepack. | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| DALMANE (FLURAZEPAM) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| DARVON (PROPOXYPHENE) | RCML | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container store, and transport refrigerated TAT – 7 days | OHIP | LL | |
| DEAMIDATED GLIADIN PEPTIDE IGG ANTIBODY (DGP IgG) (DEAMIDATED GLIADIN PEPTIDE IGG AB) (GLIADIN ANTIBODIES) | RCML | Serum,1mL Centrifuge only store, and transport refrigerated TAT – 3 days | YELLOW SST | $90.00 | LL |
| DEHYDRO EPIANDROSTERONE-SULPHATE (DHEA-S) (DHEA SULPHATE) | DHEAS | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated If there is a delay in shipping of MORE THAN 96 hours to testing site, serum MUST be aliquoted to a labelled tube, capped tightly and FROZEN TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| DELTA–AMINOLEVULINIC ACID See ALA | RCML | ||||
| DENGUE FEVER ANTIBODY See ARBOVIRUS ANTIBODIES | RPHL | ||||
| DEOXYPYRIDINOLINE (DPD) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| DEPAKENE (EPIVAL) (VALPROIC ACID) (VALPROATE) (DIVALPROEX) | VPA | Serum,1 mL 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 transport refrigerated. If testing will not be performed within 86 hours of collection sample must be aliquoted and sent Frozen TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| DERMATOPHYTOSIS (RINGWORM OF SCALP) (WOOD LAMPS TEST) | RPHL | Hair Roots Submit only root ends of at least 12 hairs Presence of certain oils or substance in hair may cause false positive fluorescence TAT – 25 days | N/C | PHL | |
| DESIPRAMINE (NORPRAMINE) | DESIP | 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 TAT – 15 days | ROYAL BLUE no additive | OHIP | LL |
| DESYREL (TRAZADONE) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| DHEA-S (DHEA SULPHATE) See DEHYDRO EPIANDROSTERONE- SULPHATE | DHEAS | ||||
| DIASTASE See AMYLASE (serum) | AMY | ||||
| DIASTASE See AMYLASE (urine) | RCML | ||||
| DIAZEPAM (VALIUM) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| DIGOXIN (DIGITALIS) (LANOXIN) | DIG | Serum, 2 mL Collect specimen 5 - 6 hours after last dose Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection Hemolysed specimen not acceptable TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| DIGOXIN, FREE | RCML | Serum, 2 mL Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection Testing Includes Total Digoxin TAT – 15 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE (DHT) | DIHYD | Serum, 3 mL Allow blood to clot upright at room temperature for 30 minutes Centrifuge and separate Store and transport serum frozen TAT – 14 days | YELLOW SST | $65.00 | LL |
| 1,25–DIHYDROXY (VITAMIN D) (CALCITRIOL) | 1,25 | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transfer serum refrigerated TAT – 14 days COVERED BY OHIP | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| DILANTIN (PHENYTOIN) | DIL | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge only Collect specimen 10 – 12 hours after last dose Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| DILANTIN, FREE (PHENYTOIN, FREE) | 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 TAT – 15 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| DIPHENHYDRAMINE See BENADRYL | RCML | ||||
| DIPHTHERIA | RPHL | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated within 48 hours of collection (freeze if there is a delay of ≥48 hours) TAT—28 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | PHL |
| DIRECT ANTI–HUMAN GLOBULIN (DIRECT ANTI-GLOBULIN) (DIRECT COOMBS) See COOMBS TEST | DAHGT | ||||
| DIRECT BILIRUBIN See CONJUGATED BILIRUBIN | DBIL | ||||
| DIRECT COOMBS (DIRECT ANTI-GLOBULIN) (DIRECT ANTIHUMAN GLOBULIN) See COOMBS TEST | DAHGT | ||||
| DISOPYRAMIDE (NORPACE) | RCML | Plasma, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate plasma TAT – 15 days | GREEN with Heparin | OHIP | LL |
| DIVALPROEX (EPIVAL) (VALPROIC ACID) See DEPAKENE | DEP | ||||
| DNA dsANTIBODIES (DOUBLE STRANDED DNA Ab) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 5 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| DNA SEQUENCING HEMOGLOBINOPATHY INVESTIGATION (HEMOGLOBINOPATHY INVESTIGATION – STAGE 1) | RCML | Blood A hemoglobinopathy investigation form should be completed along with specimen and requisition. If investigating Alpha Thalassemia or a rare HB variant send extra lavender tube. Do not collect specimen until the form is completed TAT – 30 to 60 days | LAVENDER | UNINSURED | LL |
| DOPAMINE See CATECHOLAMINES, FRACTIONATED | 24CAT | ||||
| DORIDEN, SEROLOGY (GLUTETHIMIDE) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| DORIDEN, URINE (GLUTETHIMIDE) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| DOWN'S SYNDROME SCREEN See MATERNAL SERUM SCREEN | |||||
| DOXEPIN (SINEQUAN) | DOX | 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 frozen Testing Includes Desmethyl Doxepin · TAT – 20 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| DRUG SCREEN See BROAD SPECTRUM –DRUG SCREEN | UDS | ||||
| DRUGS SCREEN (DRUGS OF ABUSE) (NARCOTIC SCREEN) (STREET DRUGS) (URINE TOXICOLOGY) | UDSC | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container ● Testing Includes: Amphetamines, Benzodiazepine, Cocaine metabolite Cannabinoids (THC), Methadone Metabolite, Opiates, Oxycodone NOTE: Any additional drugs of interest, drug analysis, indicate on the OHIP Requisition. TAT – 10 days | OHIP | LL | |
| DRUG SCREEN WITH ALCOHOL | UDS UAL | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container ● Testing includes Ethanol TAT – 10 days | OHIP | LL | |
| DRUG SCREEN WITH CREATININE, pH | UDS RCML | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container TAT – 10 days | OHIP | LL | |
| DRUG SCREEN WITH CREATININE, pH SODIUM, POTASSIUM, and CHLORIDE | UDS RCML | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container TAT – 10 days | OHIP | LL | |
| E 1 (ESTRONE) | RCML | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 21 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| E 2 (ESTROGEN) (ESTRADIOL-17 BETA) | ESTRA | Serum Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| E3 (ESTRIOL) | RCML | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | |||
| E 3, PREGNANT (ESTRIOL TOTAL) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| EBV (EPSTEIN–BARR VIRUS) | EBV | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated ● Testing includes IgG for VCA, EA and EBNA. EBV VCA IgM is tested on children 5 years and under and on special cases upon request (e.g. transplants). TAT – 5 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| ECG (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM) | ECGT ECGP ECG | G310 – Technical Component G313 – Professional Component G700 – Documentation Fee Refer to location protocol for billing codes | OHIP | BTL | |
| ECHINOCOCCOSUS ANTIBODY (ECHINOCOCCUS GRANULOSUS ANTIBODY) (HYDATID) | RPHL | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only An acute and a convalescent sample is preferred Store and transport refrigerated TAT—10-42 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| ECHOVIRUS ISOLATION | RPHL | Stool/ Swab(throat or nasal)/Fluids Submit 1-2 g of stool in sterile container, or 1 mL fluid, or swab in multi-organism transport medium Stool is the preferred specimen Stool –VIRUS–TM Throat Swab –VIRUS–SW Rectal Swab –VIRUS–SW Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 12 days | N/C | PHL | |
| eGFR See CREATININE | eGFR | ||||
| E. HISTOLYTICA (Entamoeba histolytica) (AMEOBIC SEROLOGY) | RPHL | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated An acute and a convalescent sample may be required for laboratory diagnosis TAT—10 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| E. HISTOLYTICA, PARASITOLOGY (Entamoeba histolytica) | RPHL | Stool Submit 1 specimen per day for 3 days, in a ova and parasite container (SAF fixative). Store and transport O&P container at room temperature if using a yellow-capped container. Store and transport O&P container at room temperature if using a white-capped container Please note on the requisition if the patient has Eosinophilia, HIV, is immunocompromised, has a Critical illness or was admitted to ICU, or had a previous parasitic infection, or if the patient is a new immigrant or refugee or returned traveler (it is imperative that the foreign country be identified) TAT –3 days | N/C | PHL | |
| ELASTASE STOOL (FECAL ELASTASE) | RCML | Stool Submit in a sterile container Store and ship refrigerated TAT - 3 weeks | UNINSURED | LL | |
| ELAVIL See AMITRIPTYLINE | AMI | ||||
| ELECTROCARDIOGRAM See ECG | ECGT ECGP ECG | ||||
| ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (EM) | RCML | Tissue Send specimen in an EM Fixative Kit Kit available from CML Purchasing Department Complete a Histology Form TAT – 30 days | OHIP | LL | |
| ELECTROPHORESIS | Specify test: protein, immuno, Isoenzyme (alk phos), or hemoglobin (See separate listings) | ||||
| ENA ANTIBODY (EXTRACTABLE NUCLEAR ANTIGEN) See ANTI-ENA | ENA | ||||
| ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY See ANTI-ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY | ANTEN | ||||
| EOSINOPHIL COUNT | EOSIN | Whole Blood TAT – 1 day | LAVENDER | OHIP | BTL |
| EOSINOPHIL SMEAR (EYE, NASAL, SPUTUM, URINE) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| EPIANDROSTERONE See DEHYDRO EPIANDROSTERONE-SULPHATE | DHEA | ||||
| EPIDERMAL ANTIBODIES (PEMPHIGUS/PEMPHIGOID ANTIBODIES) See ANTI-SKIN ANTIBODIES | |||||
| EPIVAL (VALPROIC ACID) (DIVALPROEX) See DEPAKENE | DEP | ||||
| EPSTEIN–BARR VIRUS AB See EBV | EBV | ||||
| EQUANIL (MEPROBAMATE) (MILTOWN) | RCML | Serum, 3 mL TAT – 10 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS SEROLOGY | RPHL | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport frozen If molecular testing is required, aliquot 1 mL of serum and store/transport frozen TAT—8-28 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| ERYTHEMA INFECTIOSUM (FIFTH DISEASE) (PARVO VIRUS ) (PARVO VIRUS B19) | PARVO | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated Testing for Diagnosis includes Parvovirus IgG and IgM. Testing for Immunity will only include IgG TAT—3 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| ERYTHROCYTE COUNT (RBC) (RED BLOOD COUNT) See BLOOD FILM EXAMINATION | CBC | ||||
| ERYTHROPOIETIN (EPO) | ERYTH | Serum Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated Avoid hemolysis TAT – 1-2 weeks | YELLOW SST | $100.00 | LL |
| ESR (SED RATE) (SEDIMENTATION RATE) | ESR | Blood Test must be performed within 10 hours of collection TAT – 1 day | LAVENDER | OHIP | BTL |
| ESTRADIOL-17 BETA (ESTROGEN) See E 2 | |||||
| ESTROGEN (ESTRADIOL-17 BETA) (ESTROGEN) See E2 | |||||
| ESTRONE See E 1 | |||||
| ETHANOL See ALCOHOL- ETHYL | Blood | ||||
| ETHANOL See ALCOHOL- ETHYL | Urine | ||||
| ETHCHLORVYNOL (PLACIDYL) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ETHOSUXIMIDE (ZARONTIN) | ZARO | Serum, 1 mL 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 TAT – 3 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| ETHYLBENZENE EXPOSURE (MANDELIC ACID) | RCML | Urine Collect in a orange or white cap container Store and transport frozen For industrial exposure, collect specimen at the end of the work week. TAT – 1-2 weeks | UNINSURED | LL | |
| ETHYLENE GLYCOL (ANTIFREEZE) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| ETIOCHOLANOLONE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| EXTRACTABLE NUCLEAR ANTIGENS (ENA ANTIBODY) See ANTI-ENA | ENA | ||||
| FACIOSCAPULOHUMERAL MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY (FSHMD) See MOLECULAR GENETICS (III) | RCHEO | ||||
| FACTOR ASSAY (COAGULATION FACTOR) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| FACTOR II ASSAY (FACTOR ll 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 aliqout. Store and transport frozen. TAT—2-3 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| FACTOR II MUTATION (PROTHROMBIN MUTATION) | RCHEO | Whole blood, 3-10 mL Store and transport at room temperature Samples cannot be >5 days old A form for Molecular Genetic DNA Testing must be completed by the doctor and accompany the specimen TAT– 8-10 weeks | LAVENDER | OHIP | CHEO |
| FACTOR V ASSAY (FACTOR V 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 aliqout. Store and transport frozen. TAT— 2-3 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| FACTOR V LEIDEN MUTATION (FVL) (INCLUDES APCR) See THROMBOSIS GENETIC SCREEN | RCML | $278.00 | LL | ||
| FACTOR VII ASSAY (FACTOR VII 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 aliqout. Store and transport frozen. TAT— 2-3 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| FACTOR VIII (FACTOR VIII ACTIVITY) (HEMOPHILIA A) | 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 aliqout. Store and transport frozen TAT – 2-3 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| FACTOR VIII INHIBITOR (FACTOR INHIBITOR (HUMAN)) (BETHESDA UNITS) (BETHESDA INHIBITOR) | RCML | Plasma, 2 mL Record type of factor inhibitor suspected. Also record if patient has a known inhibitor (such as lupus-like inhibitor) Partially fill a discard tube first. Collect 2 Light Blue top tube. Immediately centrifuge. Aliquot plasma from both tubes into one pour off tube (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 aliqout. Store and transport frozen. Testing includes Von Willebrand Factor VIII-C TAT—13 days | 2 LIGHT BLUE | UNINSURED | LL |
| FACTOR IX ASSAY (FACTOR 9) (FACTOR IX ACTIVITY) (HEMOPHILIA B) | 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 aliqout. Store and transport frozen. TAT— 2-3 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| FACTOR X ASSAY (FACTOR X 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 aliqout. Store and transport frozen. TAT— 2-3 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| FACTOR XI ASSAY (FACTOR XI 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 aliqout. Store and transport frozen. TAT— 2-3 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| FACTOR XII ASSAY (FACTOR XII 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 aliqout. Store and transport frozen. TAT— 2-3 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| FARMERS LUNG (ALLERGIC LUNG) See ALLERGIC ALVEOLITIS | RCML | ||||
| FAT AND MEAT FIBRES MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| FAT GLOBULES (FAT SCREEN) (FECAL FAT SCREEN) | RCML | Stool, 1g sample Submit in a sterile container. Store and transport frozen TAT – 7 days | OHIP | LL | |
| FATTY ACID, FREE | RCML | Serum,1 mL Must fast a minimum of 12 hours Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 30 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| FATTY ACID, LONG CHAIN | FALC | Serum, 2 mL Fasting required(overnight). No Alcohol consumption for 24 hours prior to draw. For pediatric patients, Fasting is not required, but sample collection should occur prior to the next meal or scheduled feeding. Centrifuge and separate. Store and Transport frozen TAT – 30 days | PLAIN RED | $75.00 | LL |
| FEBRILE AGGLUTININS | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| FERRITIN | FERR | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| FERROUS SULPHATE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| FETAL HEMOGLOBIN (HEMOGLOBIN F, Hgb F) (Foetal Hgb) See HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS | HBEL | ||||
| FETAL KELL See MOLECULAR GENETICS (IV) | RCHEO | ||||
| FETAL PLATELET ANTIGEN (PLA) See MOLECULAR GENETICS (IV) | RCHEO | ||||
| FETAL RhD See MOLECULAR GENETICS (IV) | RCHEO | ||||
| FIBRIN DEGRADATION PRODUCTS See D.DIMER | DDIM | ||||
| FIBRINOGEN, QUANTITATIVE | FIBRI | 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 a 12x75mm opaque polypropylene pour-off tube (do not transfer any cells at the bottom of the tube) Immediately. *Collection tube and Aliquot tube must be shipped at room temperature to testing site. TAT – 1 day | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| FIFTH DISEASE (PARVO VIRUS) (PARVO VIRUS B19) See ERYTHEMA INFECTIOSUM | PARVO | ||||
| FIRST or SECOND TRIMESTER SCREENING (INTEGRATED PRENATAL SCREENING) (IPS) (PAPP-A) (FTS) | IPS1 IPS2 RCML for FTS | Serum—2 mL Centrifuge and separate. Store and transport refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE Label all tubes with minimum 2 patient identifiers A multiple marker screening requisition form for MSS and IPS must be completed by the physician and indicated whether the test is first or second trimester 1ST sample 11-13 weeks gestation 2nd sample 15-18 weeks gestation Pre-package sample(s) with completed Molecular Genetics/Prenatal Screening Form from Mount Sinai Hospital (MSH) and a copy of the OHIP requistion. Sample sent to LifeLabs and forwarded from there to Mount Sinai for testing. For IPS #1 ***Covered for Ontario patients ONLY, all others must pay 0.00*** ***WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH*** For IPS #2 No charge if IPS #1 paid TAT – 3 days after 2nd sample | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL (MSH) |
| FISH (FLUORESCENT IN-SITU HYBRIDIZATION) See CYTOGENETICS TESTING | RCML | Specify probes | |||
| FK-506 (PROGRAF) (TACROLIMUS) | RCML | Whole Blood Collect sample prior to next dose (Trough) Collect specimen Monday to Thursday only Send a copy of the OHIP requisition with the following information: type of transplant, name of Transplant centre/hospital, date & time of last dose, and date & time of collection (print “non-transplant” if indicated.) Store and ship refrigerated. TAT– variable | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| FLUID, TOTAL EXAM (JOINT FLUID) (SYNOVIAL FLUID) | SYNF ASP OTHER RCML | State source – synovial, knee fluid, aspirate, etc. a) Crystals & Cells – transfer to a LAVENDER tube b) Culture – transfer to an orange or white cap container c) Chemistry – transfer to a plain RED tube code test according to serum codes (tests are usually protein, uric acid, glucose) Results may be delayed due to confirmation by Pathologist Testing Includes LKcs, crystals, chemistry, differential · TAT – 4 days | OHIP | LL LL BTL LL |
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| FLUORESCENT ABSORPTION TEST (FTA- TREPONEMAL ANTIBODIES) (TREPONEMAL ANTIBODIES) (SYPHILLIS) See VDRL, CONFIRMATION | FTA | ||||
| FLUORIDE | FLUOR | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and ship refrigerated. *Plasma--LavenderEDTA--is also acceptable for testing TAT – 21 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| FLUORIDE | URINE TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| FLUOXETINE (PROZAC) | PROZ | Plasma, 2 mL Collect sample 10 –12 hours after last dose Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 20 days | GREEN with Heparin | OHIP | LL |
| FLURAZEPAM (DALMANE) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| FLUVOXAMINE (LUVOX) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| FOLATE, RBC IF A QUEBEC INSURED PATIENT THEN USE THIS CODE | RBCFI (insured) RBCFU (uninsured) RMFT | Blood Note: If CBC is NOT ordered, an additional lavender tube is required (2 tubes total) Must specify RBC/red cell folate on requisition, otherwise Serum Folate will be tested. Send-out instructions: Indicate hematocrit (hct) value on manifest. If no hct value, send 2 LAV tubes to reference lab for testing. Testing Includes Hematocrit · For Quebec Insured patients - Freeze 2mL of whole blood and store and sent to Montfort frozen. If hematocrit is unavailable, also submit 1mL refrigerated whole blood. TAT– 2 days | 1 LAVENDER (2 LAVENDER if CBC not ordered) | OHIP $18.10.00 OHIP | LL MFT |
| FOLATE, SERUM | FOLI (insured) FOLU (uninsured) | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated *Serum Folate will be tested if nothing specified on the requisition (Eg. RBC, red cell) | YELLOW SST | OHIP $18.10.00 | LL |
| FOLLITROPIN (FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE) (FSH) | FSH | Serum Centrifuge only. store and transport refrigerated TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| FORMIC ACID (FORMATE) (FORMALDEHYDE METABOLITE) | RCML | Plasma Centrifuge and separate Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 2-3 weeks | GREEN with Heparin | UNINSURED | LL |
| FRAGILE X See MOLECULAR GENETICS (I) | RCHEO | ||||
| FREE CALCIUM (Ca ²+, Ca++) See CALCIUM, IONIZED | RCML | ||||
| FREE HEMOGLOBIN (PLASMA HEMOGLOBIN) See METHEMALBUMIN SCREEN | RCML | ||||
| FREE KAPPA/LAMBDA RATIO (SERUM FREE LIGHT CHAINS) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 8 days | PLAIN RED | $55.00 | LL |
| FREE T3 (TRIIODOTHYRONINE, FREE) | FT3 | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| FREE T4 (THYROXINE, FREE) | FT4 | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| FREE TESTOSTERONE | FTES | Serum Centrifuge only State age and sex of patient Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 4 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| FREE THYROXINE INDEX (FTI) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| FREE / TOTAL PSA (PSA FREE AND TOTAL RATIO) | FPSAU | Serum Centrifuge only If sample cannot be transported within 24 hours of collection, store and transport serum frozen Testing Includes Free & Total PSA · TAT – 3 days | YELLOW SST | $60.00 | LL |
| FRISIUM See CLOBAZAM | |||||
| FRUCTOSAMINE (GLYCATED ALBUMIN) | FRUCT | Serum, 1 mL Collect Monday - Wednesday only. Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated. TAT – 3 days | YELLOW SST | $40.00 | LL |
| FRUCTOSE | FRUC | Semen, 1 mL Freeze semen within 30 minutes of collection, and transport frozen. TAT – 20 days | OHIP | LL | |
| FSH (FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE) (FOLLITRIOPIN) See FOLLITROPIN | |||||
| FTA (FTA- TREPONEMAL ANTIBODIES) See VDRL, CONFIRMATION | FTA | ||||
| FUNGAL CULTURE, BLOOD | MYCO | Blood, 6-10 mL Samples should be collected at the time of febrile episodes Store and transport at room temperature. TAT—28 days | GREEN with Heparin | N/C | PHL |
| FUNGAL CULTURE, FLUID | MYCO | Body fluids or secretions, pus from lesions, abscess aspirates Submit 2 mL of specimen in an orange or white cap container Store and transport refrigerated, within 24 hours of collection TAT—28 days | N/C | PHL | |
| FUNGAL CULTURE, RESPIRATORY | MYCO | Sputum Submit specimen in an orange or white cap container Store and transport refrigerated, within 24 hours of collection TAT – 28 days | N/C | PHL | |
| FUNGAL CULTURE, SUPERFICIAL | MYCO | Skin Scrapings, Nails, Hairs State Source Submit specimen in heavy black paper placed in a plastic transport container Store and transport at room temperature, up to 24-48 hours after collection TAT – 10 to 30 days | OHIP | LL | |
| FUNGAL CULTURE, Subcutaneous infections/ Tissues | MYCO | Tissues Submit specimen in an orange or white cap container Store and transport at room temperature, within 24 hours of collection TAT—28 days | N/C | PHL | |
| FUNGAL SEROLOGY (Histoplasma capsulatum) (Blastomyces dermatitidis) (Coccidioides immitis) (Aspergillus) | RPHL | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport at room temperature An acute serum (early after the onset of symptoms) and a convalescent (collected 2-3 weeks later) may be required for laboratory diagnosis. Haemolysed, icteric, lipemic or microbially contaminated samples are not recommended for testing. ● Testing includes identification of: H. capsulatum, B. dermatitidis, C. immitis and Aspergillus species | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| FVL (INCLUDES APCR) See THROMBOSIS GENETIC SCREEN | RCML | ||||
| G6PD, QUANTITATIVE (GLUCOSE–6–PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE) | G6PD | Blood Collect Monday-Thursday ONLY. If Friday is a statutory holiday, ONLY collect Monday-Wednesday. Do not collect within 30 days of a Hemolytic episode Do not open tube Store and ship both samples refrigerated. TAT—1day | 2 LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| G6PD, ROUTINE SCREENING (GLUCOSE–6–PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| GABAPENTIN (NEURONTIN) | GAB | Serum, 2 mL Collect specimen 10 to 12 hours after last dose. Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection. Clot for 30 minutes and Centrifuge as soon as possible. Separate and freeze aliquot. Store and transport frozen TAT – 20 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| GALACTOSE–1–PHOSPHATE URIDYL TRANSFERASE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| GALECTIN-3 | RCML | Serum,1 mL Centrifuge and separate. Store and transport refrigerated. TAT – 14 days | YELLOW SST | UNINSURED | LL |
| GAM See IMMUNOGLOBULIN, QUANTITATIVE | RCML | ||||
| GAMMA–GLUTAMYL TRANSPEPTIDASE (GGT) (GGTP) | GGT | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| GAMMOPATHY SCREEN (MONOCLONAL PROTEIN) See PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS | SPE | ||||
| GANGLIOSIDE ANTIBODY (GM1 GANGLIOSIDE ANTIBODY) (ANTI-GM1 GANGLIOSIDE) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated DO NOT USE SST TUBES TAT – 30 days | PLAIN RED | UNINSURED | LL |
| GASTRIN | RCML | Serum, 2 mL Recommended that the patient be fasting for 12 hour prior to collection Centrifuge and separate within 30 minutes Store and transport frozen TAT – 10 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| GCFT (GONOCOCCAL COMPLEMENT FIXATION TEST) (GONOCCAL INFECTION) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| GENOTYPE (BLOOD GROUP, Rh(D) AND GENOTYPE) See ABO, Rh(D), GENOTYPE | RCML | ||||
| GENTAMICIN, PEAK (POST) | GAP | Serum, 1 mL IV – IMMEDIATELY after infusion has been completed. IM – 60 minutes after injection. Record COLLECTION DATE. Record time in HOURS that have ELAPSED between LAST DRUG DOSE and time of specimen COLLECTION Store and transport refrigerated TAT—5-10 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| GENTAMICIN, TROUGH (PRE) | GAT | Serum, 1 mL Collect blood IMMEDIATELY prior to next dose. Record COLLECTION DATE. Record time in HOURS that have ELAPSED between LAST DRUG DOSE and time of specimen COLLECTION Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 5 to 10 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| GGT (GGPT) See GAMMA–GLUTAMYL TRANSPEPTIDASE | GGT | ||||
| GLIADIN ANTIBODY (ANTI–GLIADIN) See AGA | ANGLI | ||||
| GLOBULIN | GLOB | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| GLOMERULAR BASEMENT MEMBRANE ANTIBODY | AGBM | Serum Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 20 days | YELLOW SST | $45.00 | LL |
| GLUCAGON | RCML | Plasma Collect fasting specimen in pre-chilled tube. After draw, chill whole blood on ice for minimum 10 minutes Centrifuge and separate. Freeze ASAP. Store and transport frozen. Thawed specimens are unsuitable for analysis TAT – 14 days | LAVENDER | UNINSURED | LL |
| GLUCOSE FASTING RANDOM PC (Codes for PC entry vary) IF BOTH RANDOM AND FASTING | FGL RGL 2GL | Serum Centrifuge only *If PC sample, specify time on tube (i.e. 1 HR PC or 2 HR PC) TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| GLUCOSE CHALLENGE, GESTATIONAL SCREEN 50g glucose load | GL50PD | Plasma/Serum Centrifuge only Give patient 50 g glucose drink Collect a grey or yellow top tube 1 hr after drink given Record glucose load given *Fasting Sample not required TAT – 1 day | GREY or YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| GLUCOSE GESTATIONAL TOLERANCE 75g glucose load **Entry code varies, depending on GTT intervals requested** | GL75PD | Plasma/Serum Centrifuge only Collect a fasting grey or yellow top tube Urine samples not required DO NOT COLLECT A 3 HR SPECIMEN Give patient 75 g glucose drink Collect a grey or yellow top tube 1 hr and 2 hrs after drink consumed Record glucose load given Indicate time interval on every specimen TAT – 1 day | GREY or YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| GLUCOSE TOLERANCE, STANDARD TEST (NON-PREGNANT) 75g glucose load **Entry code varies, depending on GTT intervals requested** | UGL FGL GL1H GL2H GL3H GL4H GL5H GL0.5H GL1.5H GL2.5H | Plasma or serum / Urine Do not centrifuge urine Centrifuge plasma/serum tubes Patient MUST be fasting Collect a fasting urine sample Collect a fasting grey or yellow top tube Give patient 75g glucose load drink Collect a grey or yellow top tube for each timed interval requested: 1 hour and 2 hour Record glucose load given Additional hourly intervals may be requested by doctor Code only for the last hourly interval ordered: 3 hour glucose requested 4 hour glucose requested 5 hour glucose requested Additional half hour intervals may be requested by the doctor Code for each interval that is collected: ½ hour glucose requested 1 ½ hour glucose requested 2 ½ hour glucose requested Note: If fasting urine is not collected record in “Notes and Instructions” and on the OHIP requisition TAT – 1 day | GREY or YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| GLUCOSE–6–PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE ASSAY See G6PD | |||||
| GLUCOSE, QUALITATIVE | RCML | Urine, 10 mL( random) Submit in an orange or white cap container tube TAT – 1 day | OHIP | LL | |
| GLUTETHIMIDE See DORIDEN | |||||
| GLYCOPROTEIN ALPHA SUBUNIT (ALPHA 1 GLYCOPROTEIN) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN (HbA1C, HEMOGLOBIN A1C) See A1C | A1C | ||||
| GOLD | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| GONORRHOEAE (GC,GONOCOCCUS) See CHLAMYDIA (for urine and swab sources) | |||||
| GONORRHOEAE CULTURE (GC,GONOCOCCUS) (Neisseria gonorrhoeae CULTURE) | GC | Swab—State source Submit swab in charcoal transport media Store and transport at room temperature within 72 hours of collection TAT—48 hours if negative TAT- If positive referred to PHL | OHIP | BTL | |
| GRAM STAIN | SMEAR | Smear – state source Label frosted end of prepared slide with pencil TAT – 1 day | OHIP | BTL | |
| GROWTH HORMONE (HGH) (HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE) (SOMATOTROPIN) | GH | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate within 30 minutes Store and transport frozen TAT – 10 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| ***RITALIN = METHYLPHENADATE – must be specifically requested ***ECSTACY included in confirmation testing |