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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F92 | Banana RAST | Immunology | view test |
F6 | Barley (food) RAST | Immunology | view test |
G201 | Barley Pollen RAST | Immunology | view test |
ABGA | Basal Ganglia Antibodies - Referral | Immunology | view test |
BASO | Basophils (part of FBC profile) | Haematology | view test |
BCR-ABLR | BCR-ABL ratio % | Haematology | view test |
T215 | Bet v1 Birch | Immunology | view test |
B2GP | Beta 2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibodies IgG and IgM. | Immunology | view test |
BINA | Beta 2 Interferon Neutralising Antibody - Referral Test | Immunology | view test |
CO2 | Bicarbonate (serum) | Biochemistry | view test |
BILE | Bile Acids | Biochemistry | view test |
BILIT | Bilirubin (Total and Conjugated/Direct) | Biochemistry | view test |
BCH | Blood Borne Viruses (HIV, HepB & HepC) | Microbiology | view test |
BC | Blood culture | Microbiology | view test |
F288 | Blueberry RAST | Immunology | view test |
BNP | BNP (NT-proBNP) | Biochemistry | view test |
BONE | Bone Panel - Ca, PO4, ALP, Albumin | Biochemistry | view test |
TISSUE | Bone sample | Microbiology | view test |
PCR BORD | Bordetella PCR | Microbiology | view test |
PER | Bordetella pertussis serology (anti-PT IgG antibodies) | Microbiology | view test |