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
HAG Hep A IgG Antibody Microbiology view test
CORE Hep B Core Antibody Microbiology view test
COREM Hep B core IgM Microbiology view test
HEAB Hep B e antibody Microbiology view test
HEAG Hep B e Antigen Microbiology view test
SAB Hep B Surface Antibody Microbiology view test
HEPB Hep B Surface Antigen Microbiology view test
HBVD Hep B Virus Core DNA PCR Microbiology view test
HEPC Hep C Antibody Microbiology view test
HCV GENOTYPE Hep C Genotype Microbiology view test
HCV LOAD Hep C RNA By PCR Microbiology view test
HIT Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Haematology view test
HBV LOAD Hepatitis B DNA Viral Load Microbiology view test
HBV LOAD Hepatitis B PCR Microbiology view test
HCV LOAD Hepatitis C PCR Quantitative Microbiology view test
HEPD Hepatitis D virus antibody test Microbiology view test
HEPEG Hepatitis E IgG Microbiology view test
HEPE Hepatitis E IgM Microbiology view test
HER Herpes Serology Microbiology view test
HSV PCR Herpes simplex PCR (Blood) Microbiology view test
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