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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECT | Urea & Electrolytes (U&E) - Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Urea and Creatinine | Biochemistry | view test |
| HSID | Urinary Haemosiderin | Haematology | view test |
| UA | Urate (Uric Acid) | Biochemistry | view test |
| UHIAA | Urine 5HIAA | Biochemistry | view test |
| UBJP | Urine Protein Electrophoresis (Bence Jones protein) | Biochemistry | view test |
| UCAL | Urine Calcium | Biochemistry | view test |
| CALCU | Urinary Calculi | Biochemistry | view test |
| UCORT | Urine Free Cortisol | Biochemistry | view test |
| UTOX | Urine Drugs of Abuse Screen | Biochemistry | view test |
| UELEC | Urine Electrolytes - Sodium, Potassium, Urea and Creatinine | Biochemistry | view test |
| UETH | Urine Ethanol | Biochemistry | view test |
| URICAT | Urine Metadrenalines (catecholamines) | Biochemistry | view test |
| UMA | Urine Microalbumin (ACR) | Biochemistry | view test |
| UPHOS | Urine Phosphate | Biochemistry | view test |
| UPORPH | Urine Porphyrin Screen (Total Urine Porphyrin and Porphobilinogen) | Biochemistry | view test |
| UPRO | Urine Protein (PCR) | Biochemistry | view test |
| CHLGC PCR | Urine for Chlamydia and GC PCR | Microbiology | view test |
| TB | Urine for AFB Stain & TB Culture | Microbiology | view test |
| SCHIST | Urine for Schistosoma | Microbiology | view test |
| UBP | Urine Micro, Culture & Sensitivity | Microbiology | view test |
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