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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F345 | Macadamia Nut RAST | Immunology | view test |
F206 | Mackerel RAST | Immunology | view test |
MG | Magnesium | Biochemistry | view test |
F8 | Maize, corn (food) RAST | Immunology | view test |
MAL | Malarial Parasite Screen | Haematology | view test |
F90 | Malt RAST | Immunology | view test |
F302 | Mandarin RAST | Immunology | view test |
F91 | Mango RAST | Immunology | view test |
MBL | Mannose Binding Lectin | Immunology | view test |
MCH | Mean Cell Haemoglobin (part of FBC profile) | Haematology | view test |
MCHC | Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (part of FBC profile) | Haematology | view test |
MCV | Mean Cell Volume (part of FBC profile) | Haematology | view test |
MEAP | MEASLES PCR | Microbiology | view test |
MEASG | Measles Serology (IgG) | Microbiology | view test |
F87 | Melon RAST | Immunology | view test |
MENPCR | Meningococcal PCR | Microbiology | view test |
TAP | Microbiological Examination of Water | Microbiology | view test |
F2 | Milk (cows) RAST | Immunology | view test |
M2 | Mitochondrial Antibody Type 2 | Immunology | view test |
Mitochondrial Antibody, PBC Screen, AMA. | Immunology | view test |