Clinical Labs Pathology Testing

As of 5th June 2019, laboratory confirmed notifications of influenza where already greater than for the whole of 2018.

Early confirmation is critical in ensuring timely clinical management along with minimising progression to a more serious illness.

Other respiratory viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus and parainfluenza viruses have been associated with severe lower respiratory tract infection in children. There has also been a resurgence of RSV in the elderly due to waning immunity. It is not always easy to distinguish these infections based on a clinical picture.

Our multiplex PCR to diagnose influenza and respiratory viral infections will provide you with a quick and accurate diagnosis allowing you to instigate earlier targeted treatment.

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• Unsurpassed accuracy for any age or risk (Less than 0.1% false-positive rate for trisomy 21)
• Most widely used test–in over a million pregnancies and over 105 countries
• Performed as early as 10 weeks, with results in about 10 business days or less
• May minimize invasive procedures caused by false-positive results

1. Refer your patient to Australian Clinical Labs for a blood test at 10 weeks or later in pregnancy.
2. Australian Clinical Labs submits your patient’s sample and sends a fax to you confirming this.
3. Receive results from Australian Clinical Labs in approximately 10 business days or less.

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Faecal PCR

The new Enteric Multiplex PCR is now available at Australian Clinical Labs. Australian Clinical Labs Enteric Multiplex PCR can detect 13 enteric pathogens responsible for both viral and protozoal gastroenteritis within a single assay. Gastroenteritis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although the mortality in developed countries like Australia is much lower than developing countries, the morbidity and economic consequences are still high. Of the enteric pathogens, viruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis and account for over 60% of cases, while enteric protozoa continue to be the most commonly encountered cause of parasitic diseases, affecting millions of people each year. Request Faecal MCS + PCR.

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Disaccharidases

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Calprotectin

Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Clinical Labs faecal Calprotectin test is a highly sensitive marker for evaluating inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. It offers a simple, reliable, and non-invasive test for discriminating between Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Calprotectin plays a regulatory role in the inflammatory process. Faecal calprotectin levels are significantly elevated in patients with IBD, and correlate well with endoscopic and histological assessment of disease activity. Patients suffering from IBS do not have increased faecal calprotectin values. This test can also help to monitor IBD disease activity, the risk of IBD relapse and the response of IBD to therapy.

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Vitamin D

Severe vitamin D deficiency will result in Osteomalacia. Low vitamin D levels are also associated with Osteoporosis, increased fracture risk and falls. Additionally, a wide range of diseases have been associated with low levels of circulating serum vitamin D, including autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, some cancers, microbial and respiratory diseases and some neurological and mental health conditions. Most of the current evidence is observational but randomised controlled trials are underway and it is hoped these will provide the evidence base for these associations.

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Assess the vitamin D status to ascertain which patients would benefit from vitamin D supplementation and thus reduce the risk of falls, fractures and other sequelae of low serum vitamin D levels.

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