Pathology

Cortisol

Cortisol blood test • NOTE:: Please include all relevant clinical history in sample order Normal Reference Range 140 – 700 nmol/L Test Information The pituitary gland’s adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the production and secretion of cortisol. Cortisol levels that are excessive are indicative of Cushing’s syndromes, in which the excess is brought on by ectopic …

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Complement C4

C4 Complement blood test Normal Reference Range 0.16 – 0.47 g/L Test Information To ascertain whether deficiencies or abnormalities in the complement system are the primary or secondary cause of a patient’s disease or condition, complement assays, most frequently C3 is utilized. Angioedema, the cause of recurrent microbial infections, may be identified through complement testing. …

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Complement C3

C3 Complement blood test Normal Reference Range 0.88 – 2.01 g/L Test Information To ascertain whether deficiencies or abnormalities in the complement system are the primary or secondary cause of a patient’s disease or condition, complement assays, most frequently C3 is utilized. Angioedema, the cause of recurrent microbial infections, may be identified through complement testing. …

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CMV IgM

CMV IgM Code CMV Sample Reqs B Turnaround 4hrs Special instructions No special instructions Sample type guide B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml See the Sample Requirements page for an explanation of all the sample requirements. See the Special Instructions Legend page for a full list of special instructions. Last-updated: 15/12/2022 Back to test list

CMV IgG

CMV IgG Code CMV Sample Reqs B Turnaround 4hrs Special instructions No special instructions Sample type guide B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml See the Sample Requirements page for an explanation of all the sample requirements. See the Special Instructions Legend page for a full list of special instructions. Last-updated: 15/12/2022 Back to test list

CK-MB

CK-MB Code CK-MB Sample Reqs B Turnaround 4hrs Special instructions No special instructions Sample type guide B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml See the Sample Requirements page for an explanation of all the sample requirements. See the Special Instructions Legend page for a full list of special instructions. Last-updated: 15/12/2022 Back to test list

Total Cholesterol

Total Cholesterol • NOTE:: Please include all relevant clinical history in sample order Normal Reference range Normal Reference Range Total Cholesterol (fasting blood test) 1.2 mmol/L ♀ > 1.0 mmol/L LDL Cholesterol < 3.0 mmol/L,

Chloride

Chloride blood test Normal Reference Range 95 – 108 mmol/L Test Information In addition to serving as an indicator of acid-base balance, serum chloride changes according to the body’s homeostasis of water and electrolytes. Chloride levels are generally controlled by the kidneys’ function, and abnormal quantities usually indicate renal dysfunction. Clinical Indications • Dehydration is …

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Calcium

Calcium blood test Normal Reference Range Calcium/ Corrected Calcium: 2.2 – 2.6mmol/L Test Information Numerous disorders affecting the bones, heart, nerves, and kidneys are correlated with calcium levels. The majority of the body’s calcium is related with bones, and circulating levels show bone health and turnover. Additionally, as a result of PTH production, the parathyroid …

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