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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PINP | P1NP (Type 1 procollagen amino terminal peptides) | Biochemistry | view test |
BC | Paediatric Blood Culture | Microbiology | view test |
PARA | Paracetamol | Biochemistry | view test |
WORM | Parasite Identification | Microbiology | view test |
PTA | Parathyroid Antibodies - Referral | Immunology | view test |
PTH | Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) | Biochemistry | view test |
E213 | Parrot Feathers RAST | Immunology | view test |
PARVO PCR MI | Parvovirus PCR | Microbiology | view test |
PARVOGM | Parvovirus Serology | Microbiology | view test |
F12 | Pea RAST | Immunology | view test |
F95 | Peach RAST | Immunology | view test |
F13 | Peanut RAST | Immunology | view test |
F94 | Pear RAST | Immunology | view test |
F201 | Pecan Nut RAST | Immunology | view test |
PEM | Pemphigoid and Pemphigus Antibodies. Skin Antibodies | Immunology | view test |
C1 | Penicilloyl G Rast | Immunology | view test |
C2 | Penicilloyl V | Immunology | view test |
GENBM | Penile Swab Culture | Microbiology | view test |
FLUID | Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid | Microbiology | view test |
RP | Pernasal Swab Culture | Microbiology | view test |