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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MCH | Mean Cell Haemoglobin (part of FBC profile) | Haematology | view test |
MCHC | Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (part of FBC profile) | Haematology | view test |
MONO | Monocytes (part of FBC profile) | Haematology | view test |
MAL | Malarial Parasite Screen | Haematology | view test |
MAG | Myelin Associated Glycoprotein Antibodies (ANTI-MAG) - Referral Test | Immunology | view test |
M2 | Mitochondrial Antibody Type 2 | Immunology | view test |
MUSK | Muscle Specific Kinase Antibodies (MUSK) - Referral | Immunology | view test |
MBL | Mannose Binding Lectin | Immunology | view test |
F88 | Mutton RAST | Immunology | view test |
MG | Magnesium | Biochemistry | view test |
MOUTH_SWAB | Mouth Swab (C&S) | Microbiology | view test |
MEAP | MEASLES PCR | Microbiology | view test |
MEASG | Measles Serology (IgG) | Microbiology | view test |
MENPCR | Meningococcal PCR | Microbiology | view test |
MUMPS SEROLOGY | Mumps serology | Microbiology | view test |
MYUR | Mycoplasma PCR Swab | Microbiology | view test |
MYUR | Mycoplasma PCR Urine | Microbiology | view test |
CMY | Mycoplasma Serology IgM | Microbiology | view test |
TAP | Microbiological Examination of Water | Microbiology | view test |
MRS | MRSA screen | Microbiology | view test |