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
CARHB Carboxyhaemoglobin Biochemistry view test
CEA Carcinogenic Embryonic Antigen (CEA) Biochemistry view test
CEPEP C Peptide (Insulin C-Peptide) Biochemistry view test
CCLE Creatinine Clearance Biochemistry view test
CK Creatine Kinase (CK) Biochemistry view test
CSFGLUC CSF Glucose Biochemistry view test
CSFTP CSF Total Protein Biochemistry view test
COLIGO CSF Oligoclonal Bands Biochemistry view test
XANTH CSF Xanthochromia Biochemistry view test
CU Copper Biochemistry view test
COR Cortisol Biochemistry view test
CRP C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Biochemistry view test
CRYO Cryoglobulin Biochemistry view test
CYC Cyclosporin (ciclosporin) Biochemistry view test
CB CSF (Cell Count & Culture) Microbiology view test
CSFP CSF for Viral PCR Microbiology view test
CD C difficile GDH / Toxin Test Microbiology view test
CARB Carbapenemase (CPE) Screening Microbiology view test
CHAS Chlamydia Serology Microbiology view test
CMP CMV PCR (EDTA blood) Microbiology view test
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