Patients - 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
Glucose Tolerance Test	Glucose Tolerance Test Instructions Please contact your local collection centre for an appointment.
Fasting Metabolic Bone Studies Test	Fasting Metabolic Bone Studies Instructions
Helicobacter Breath Test	Helicobacter Test Instructions
Low Vaginal Swab Test	Vaginal Swab Instructions
Prolactin Test	Please be aware that you need to rest for 30 minutes prior to sample collection.

Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Fine Needle Aspiration

Please call 6457 2138 to book an appoiontment