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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BCR-ABLR | BCR-ABL ratio % | Haematology | view test |
BASO | Basophils (part of FBC profile) | Haematology | view test |
F92 | Banana RAST | Immunology | view test |
F6 | Barley (food) RAST | Immunology | view test |
G201 | Barley Pollen RAST | Immunology | view test |
T215 | Bet v1 Birch | Immunology | view test |
F288 | Blueberry RAST | Immunology | view test |
F18 | Brazil Nut RAST | Immunology | view test |
F217 | Brussel sprout RAST | Immunology | view test |
F11 | Buck Wheat (food) RAST | Immunology | view test |
E77 | Budgerigar Droppings RAST | Immunology | view test |
I205 | Bumble Bee Venom RAST | Immunology | view test |
CO2 | Bicarbonate (serum) | Biochemistry | view test |
BILE | Bile Acids | Biochemistry | view test |
BILIT | Bilirubin (Total and Conjugated/Direct) | Biochemistry | view test |
BNP | BNP (NT-proBNP) | Biochemistry | view test |
BONE | Bone Panel - Ca, PO4, ALP, Albumin | Biochemistry | view test |
BC | Blood culture | Microbiology | view test |
TISSUE | Bone sample | Microbiology | view test |
BCH | Blood Borne Viruses (HIV, HepB & HepC) | Microbiology | view test |