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
TROP-T Troponin-T Biochemistry view test
THROAT_SW Throat Swab (C&S) Microbiology view test
TV PCR Trichomonas Vaginalis PCR (Swab) Microbiology view test
TV PCR Trichomonas Vaginalis PCR (urine) Microbiology view test
SYPP T. pallidum and H. ducreyi PCR Swab Microbiology view test
TORCH Torch Screen Microbiology view test
TOXC Toxocara Serology Microbiology view test
TOXP Toxoplasma Serology Microbiology view test
HTCP Triple Herpes, Treponemal and Chancroid Microbiology view test
TRYP Tryptase Immunology view test
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