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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PARVOGM | Parvovirus Serology | Microbiology | view test |
PNAG | Pneumococcal Antigen (Urine) | Microbiology | view test |
PNPCR | Pneumococcal PCR | Microbiology | view test |
PNC | Pneumocystis Carini | Microbiology | view test |
ANBH | Pregnancy booking bloods | Microbiology | view test |
PREG | Pregnancy test | Microbiology | view test |
ENVOTHER | Pseudomonas Water Testing | Microbiology | view test |
RBPB | Pleural Fluid (C&S) | Microbiology | view test |
Products of Conception for Cytogenetics | Histology | view test | |
PTA | Parathyroid Antibodies - Referral | Immunology | view test |
Phospholipase A2 Antibody, PLA2R, Antiphospholipase A2 Antibody, MPLA2R - Referral SAS-FLU | Immunology | view test | |
PNES | Pneumococcal Serotypes - Referral | Immunology | view test |
FARM | Precipitins, Farmers Lung (M.Faenii, T.Vulgars, L.Sacchari) | Immunology | view test |
PR3 | Proteinase 3 (PR3) Antibodies/ ANCA | Immunology | view test |
SFLTPLGF | Pre-eclampsia markers (sFlt-1 PlGF) | Biochemistry | view test |
PINP | P1NP (Type 1 procollagen amino terminal peptides) | Biochemistry | view test |