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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SFLTPLGF | Pre-eclampsia markers (sFlt-1 PlGF) | Biochemistry | view test |
ASPF | Precipitins, Aspergillus ABPS Precipitins | Immunology | view test |
AVIAN | Precipitins, Avian (Budgie, Pigeon) | Immunology | view test |
FARM | Precipitins, Farmers Lung (M.Faenii, T.Vulgars, L.Sacchari) | Immunology | view test |
ANBH | Pregnancy booking bloods | Microbiology | view test |
PREG | Pregnancy test | Microbiology | view test |
PCT | Procalcitonin | Biochemistry | view test |
Products of Conception for Cytogenetics | Histology | view test | |
PROG | Progesterone | Biochemistry | view test |
PROL | Prolactin | Biochemistry | view test |
PSA | Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) | Biochemistry | view test |
TPC | Protein C | Haematology | view test |
FPS | Protein S | Haematology | view test |
PR3 | Proteinase 3 (PR3) Antibodies/ ANCA | Immunology | view test |
PT | Prothrombin Time | Haematology | view test |
ENVOTHER | Pseudomonas Water Testing | Microbiology | view test |