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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GB | Lochia Swab (C&S) | Microbiology | view test |
LEG | Legionella antibodies (serum) | Microbiology | view test |
LEGAG | Legionella antigen (urine) | Microbiology | view test |
PCR LEGIONELLA | Legionella PCR | Microbiology | view test |
LEISH IFA- | Leishmania Antibodies | Microbiology | view test |
CFT | Leptospirosis | Microbiology | view test |
PCR LISTERIA | Listeria PCR | Microbiology | view test |
BOR | Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) | Microbiology | view test |
LCMV | Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus | Microbiology | view test |
LGVPCR | Lymphogranuloma Venereum PCR | Microbiology | view test |
Liver Blot (LKM-1, LC-1,SLA/LP) - Auto-Immune Hepatitis | Immunology | view test | |
LGI1 | LGI1= Leucine-rich glioma inactivated 1 - REFERRAL | Immunology | view test |
LIPOa | Lipoprotein (a) | Biochemistry | view test |