The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.
Declined tests :
If a test is declined, the specimen will be held for a reasonable period (usually 3 weeks but dependant on the viability of the sample). Medical practitioners seeking approval for a declined test should email the LabPLUS Immunology Team , giving the patient's name and NHI number and the clinical justification for the test. If unable to email, call the on-call Immunologist via Lablink (09-3078995).
This test sent to the Ocular Immunology Laboratory at Casey Eye Institute
The completed requisition form for the Ocular Immunology Laboratory needs to be completed and sent with the specimens.
Please contact the laboratory before sending samples to ensure that the correct paperwork is completed to avoid delay or non-processing of sample.
Download: Requisition Form - Ocular Immunology Laboratory, Oregon (version Jan 2019).pdf