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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SIC | Sicklecell Screen | Haematology | view test |
F41 | Salmon RAST | Immunology | view test |
F10 | Sesame seed RAST | Immunology | view test |
E81 | Sheep Epithelium RAST | Immunology | view test |
W18 | Sheep Sorrel Pollen RAST | Immunology | view test |
F24 | Shrimp RAST | Immunology | view test |
T3B | Silver Birch Pollen RAST | Immunology | view test |
LIVP | Soluble Liver Antigen | Immunology | view test |
F14 | Soybean RAST | Immunology | view test |
F44 | Strawberry RAST | Immunology | view test |
STM | Striated Muscle Antibodies - Referral | Immunology | view test |
F299 | Sweet Chestnut RAST | Immunology | view test |
SALYU | Salicylate | Biochemistry | view test |
SHBG | Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) | Biochemistry | view test |
STFR | Soluble Transferrin Receptor (STFR) | Biochemistry | view test |
SCCA | Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen (SCCA) | Biochemistry | view test |
GB | Seminal Fluid (C&S) | Microbiology | view test |
GB | Synovial fluid washings | Microbiology | view test |
GENBM | Sub Prep Swab (Culture, Trichs & Yeasts) | Microbiology | view test |
CHLGC PCR | Swab for Chlamydia and GC PCR | Microbiology | view test |