Preparing for Your Test: Patient Collection Instructions
If you are having a pathology test, there are a few simple things you can do to help get the most accurate results.
Below are some common tests, with links to easy-to-follow information and helpful tips to make your visit as smooth as possible.
*Some tests have a longer collection time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before lunch and evening closing times.
Make a booking for your test or find your nearest collection centre here.
Pathology test |
Preparing for your test (patient instructions) |
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| 24 Hour Urine Collection |
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| After Your Pathology Test |
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| Clean Catch & Paediatric Urine Bag |
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| Faecal & Faecal Occult Blood |
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| Fasting Before a Blood Test |
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| Fasting Metabolic Bone Study |
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| Genital Swab for GBS |
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Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Bookings essential. |
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| Helicobacter Pylori Breath Test |
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| Midstream Urine Collection |
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Salivary Cortisol Sample |
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| Self-collection Guide: Low Vaginal Swab |
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Self-collection Guide: Penile Swab |
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Self-collection Guide: Rectal Swab |
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Skin and Nail Collection for Fungal Examination |
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Sputum Sample |
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| Urine Cytology Sample |
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| Urine TB & AFB Sample |
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| Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) | Click here for more information and additional resources | |
Last Updated:
30/07/2026
