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
F7 Oat (food) RAST Immunology view test
F342 Olive (black) RAST Immunology view test
F416 Omega-5-Gliadin (Allergen Component) Immunology view test
F48 Onion RAST Immunology view test
F33 Orange RAST Immunology view test
F233 Ovomucoid (Allergen Component) Immunology view test
OVAA Ovarian Antibodies - Referral Immunology view test
GTT Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) Biochemistry view test
OSMO Osmolality (serum) Biochemistry view test
UOSMO Osmolality (urine) Biochemistry view test
GIOCP Ova Cysts & Parasites - ONLY (Faeces) Microbiology view test