DNA Technology - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Technology

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DNA Technology Testing

DNA testing uses Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology to detect certain pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms present in blood, urine and tissue. PCR, whether in a single assay or multiple assay (multiplex PCR) has allowed single detection or simultaneous detection and differentiation of multiple species of organisms in which the level of sensitivity and specificity is still unmatched by any other laboratory procedures.

Pathogenic organisms tested:

  • Borrelia species
  • Mycoplasma species.
  • Mycoplasma fermentans
  • Chlamydia species.

Patient Preparation: 

No antibiotics or antimicrobial herbs (please check this with your prescribing practitioner) to be taken for 4 weeks prior to collection

Type of Collection: 

The micro-organism requested for testing will determine the type of sample required. The most commonly tested sample for the Mycoplasma or Chlamydia species is whole blood - taken by venipuncture using ACD tubes. Borrelia testing may be performed on whole blood, (ACD tube) Serum (SST or Clot tube) or Urine (two first pass urine collections in sterile container). Tissue samples may also be requested for any of these species. The referring Medical Practitioner should indicate which specimen types are to be tested.

Specimen Transport Packs: 

Laboratory Mailers that conform to IATA standards for the safe transport of Biological Specimens are available for intra and interstate patients. Please enquire about the cost as it is not refundable. 

Payment of the test cost is made when ordering the Lab Mailer. 

Please phone us on  (02) 9283 0807 or contact us if you would like to order a Lab Mailer.

The handling of specimens must be as follows to preserve the integrity of the DNA or false negative results may occur.

  • Samples should not be frozen or should not touch the ice pack when in a Specimen Transport Pack.
  • Samples should be kept at 4 to 8℃ unless the sample is a wax-embedded sample, which may be kept at room temperature
Samples should reach our laboratory preferably within 24 hours from collection or no later than 48 hours.

dna-sample testing report - also available

Cytotoxic Food Sensitivity - General

Food Cytotoxic Testing screens for possible sensitivity reactions to 110 or 60 everyday foods, additives, sweeteners and colours.

It tests for intolerance or sensitivity reactions (Not allergies) and may allow suspect foods to be eliminated or rotated in the diet.

Patient Preparation: 
12 Hour fast (water only). Patients are encouraged to drink plenty of water to facilitate easy collection. 
No Vitamin C supplements, anti-histamines or steroids (including creams) to be taken 3 days prior to the test. 
The patient should be on an unrestricted diet for at least 2 weeks prior to the test.

Type of Collection: 
Venous blood

Specimen Transport Packs: 

Laboratory Mailers that conform to IATA standards for the safe transport of Biological Specimens are available for intra and interstate patients. Please enquire about the cost as it not refundable. 

Payment of the test cost is made when ordering the Lab Mailer. 
Please phone us on             (02) 9283 0807       or contact us if you would like to order a Lab Mailer.

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