Test Lookup Guidance Notes

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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
CMP CMV PCR (EDTA blood) Microbiology view test
COAG Coagulation Screen Haematology view test
I6 Cockroach RAST Immunology view test
F36 Coconut RAST Immunology view test
FX5 Common Food Mix RAST Immunology view test
HDM Common HDM Immunology view test
EX2 Common Pet Mix RAST Immunology view test
CU Copper Biochemistry view test
COR Cortisol Biochemistry view test
E4 Cow Dander RAST Immunology view test
Coxiella burnetii Microbiology view test
F23 Crab RAST Immunology view test
CK Creatine Kinase (CK) Biochemistry view test
CCLE Creatinine Clearance Biochemistry view test
CRYO Cryoglobulin Biochemistry view test
CB CSF (Cell Count & Culture) Microbiology view test
CSFGLUC CSF Glucose Biochemistry view test
COLIGO CSF Oligoclonal Bands Biochemistry view test
CSFP CSF PCR Microbiology view test
CSFTP CSF Total Protein Biochemistry view test
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