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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
HEPEG Hepatitis E IgG Microbiology view test
HEPE Hepatitis E IgM Microbiology view test
HER Herpes Serology Microbiology view test
HSV PCR Herpes simplex PCR (Blood) Microbiology view test
HHV-6 PCR HHV6 (Human Herpes Virus 6) Microbiology view test
HHV-8 PCR HHV8 (Human Herpes Virus 8) Microbiology view test
HISS Histoplasma Serology Microbiology view test
HIV PCR HIV PCR (Viral Load) Microbiology view test
HIV HIV Serology (1 & 2 abs and p24 antigen) Microbiology view test
H1VR HIV-1 Viral Resistance Microbiology view test
HPVP HPV DNA PCR - Primary Cervical Screening NEYCSP view test
HSV PCR Herpes simplex PCR (Swab) Microbiology view test
HTLV Human T Cell Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV Microbiology view test
HYD Hydatid serology Microbiology view test
Histology cases referred elsewhere for opinion or further testing Histology view test
Histology - Frozen Section Histology view test
Histology - Large Surgical Specimens - Routine Histology view test
Histology - Large Surgical Specimens - Urgent Histology view test
Histology - Small Specimens (biopsies) - Routine Histology view test
Histology - Small Specimens (biopsies) - Urgent Histology view test
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