Preparing For Your Test

To assist you with the collection of your sample, PathWest has a number of Patient Guides and information flyers awailable for download.

If your doctor has indicated for you to have one of the following tests done, please download and read the instructions adjacent.

A list of all the PathWest collection centre locations can be found here​.

Test​	​Instructions
Cholesterol and/or Glucose Tests    ​	Patient Fasting Instructions.pdf
Glucose Tolerance Test                                             ​	Glucose Tolerance Test Instructions.pdf  Please contact your local collect centre for an appointment.​
Fasting Metabolic Bone Studies Test ​	Patient Fasting Metabolic Bone Studies Instructions.pdf​
Helicobacter Breath Test     ​	Helicobacter Breath Test Instruction.pdf​
Low Vaginal Swab Test   ​	How to Take Your Own Low Vaginal Swab for Group B Streptococcal Screening.pdf​
Prolactin Test      ​	Please be aware that you need to rest for 30 minutes prior to sample collection.​