Pathology Collection Guide

The Pathology Collection Guide is a database for clinicians and healthcare professionals to access SA Pathology test information.

Interstate Hospitals and other Approved Pathology Providers who refer pathology tests to SA Pathology will be invoiced directly at a rate of 125% of the MBS fee. Tests not covered by the MBS will be billed at a rate of 125% of the fee indicated in the SA Pathology Pathology Collection Guide.

This pricing policy applies to all tests except for:

• Tuberculosis testing;
• Tests undertaken by the South Australian Maternal Serum Antenatal Screening (SAMSAS) Program
• Tests undertaken by the National Referral Laboratory for Lysosomal, Peroxisomal and Other Related Disorders; and
• Second opinions

For further test information or to speak to a consultant pathologist, phone 8222 3000 or 1800 188 077 (free call).

Order of Draw

The Order of Draw Quick Guides are handy reference charts for most common tests.

Doctor's Rooms and Community	PUB-0085
Hospital and SA Pathology Collection Centres	PUB-0004
Capillary Collection	PUB-0319

Infectious Disease Tests – Collection Guides

Urine, Genital, Skin Tests	PUB-0073
Blood, Respiratory, Enteric	PUB-0064