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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HD | H.Ducreyi culture | Microbiology | view test |
F42 | Haddock RAST | Immunology | view test |
HFE | Haemachromatosis Genotype | Haematology | view test |
HCT | Haematocrit (part of FBC profile) | Haematology | view test |
HGB | Haemoglobin (part of FBC profile) | Haematology | view test |
FOQ - Family Origin Questionnaire (request includes Full Blood Count) | Haemoglobinopathy - Antenatal booking patients | Haematology | view test |
HBO | Haemoglobinopathy Screen | Haematology | view test |
HBOPART - Haemoglobinopathy Screen Partner Test (request includes Full Blood Count) | Haemoglobinopathy Screen - Antenatal Partner Screening | Haematology | view test |
HIB | Haemophilis antibodies | Immunology | view test |
HIB | Haemophilus Influenzae B (HiB Antibodies, Functional Antibodies). | Immunology | view test |
E84 | Hamster Epithelium RAST | Immunology | view test |
HANT | Hantavirus Serology | Microbiology | view test |
HAP | Haptoglobin | Biochemistry | view test |
F17 | Hazel Nut RAST | Immunology | view test |
HBA1C | HbA1c | Biochemistry | view test |
HBVR | HBV Resistance Profile | Microbiology | view test |
HCG | hCG (Beta hCG) | Biochemistry | view test |
HDM2 | HDM D.F. Variety | Immunology | view test |
HELAB | Helicobacter pylori antibodies | Microbiology | view test |
HELAG | Helicobacter pylori Antigen (Faeces) | Microbiology | view test |