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
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
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