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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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 |