Test Lookup
Test Lookup Guidance Notes
See our A-Z test index and profiles, allergy profiles, latest tests, request forms and sample requirements online. We offer full commitment to customer service and we are keen to continue developing strong working relationships providing help and support to referring doctors and their practices.
Storage Timeframes below are for guidance only and are developed alonside RCPath guidelines. Please contact the relevant department for further advice.
Haematology – 1 day (Stability limited for coagulation to 8 hours)
Biochemistry – 3 days
Immunology – 1 month
Microbiology – Dependant on sample type; Wounds, swabs, urines, sputum, faeces – 1 week, Tissues and Fluids – 2 months, Routine bloods – approx. 2 weeks
A - Z of Tests
Code | Test Name / Profile | Department | |
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F245 | Egg RAST | Immunology | view test |
F1 | Egg White RAST | Immunology | view test |
F75 | Egg Yolk RAST | Immunology | view test |
ENA | ENA - Extractable Nuclear Antibodies Screen | Immunology | view test |
EMA | EMA RBC membrane analysis | Haematology | view test |
EPO | Erythropoietin | Haematology | view test |
EOS | Eosinophils (part of FBC profile) | Haematology | view test |
ESR | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate | Haematology | view test |
ETOH | Ethanol | Biochemistry | view test |
EAR CULT | Ear Swab Culture | Microbiology | view test |
NOROVIRUS | Enteric Viral Screen (Norovirus) | Microbiology | view test |
AR | Enteric Viral Screen (Rota/Adenovirus) | Microbiology | view test |
ENTEROBIUS | Enterobius (thread worm) screen | Microbiology | view test |
ECA | E coli 0157 Serology | Microbiology | view test |
EBV DNA | EBV PCR (EDTA Blood) | Microbiology | view test |
EBV | EBV Serology | Microbiology | view test |
HYD | Echinococcus Serology | Microbiology | view test |
ENT PCR | Enterovirus PCR | Microbiology | view test |
ENT | Enterovirus Serology IgM | Microbiology | view test |
ENDO WATER | Endoscopy Lumen Water Sampling | Microbiology | view test |