The Test Directory of the website holds information for tubes types, storage conditions, etc. for specific Tests. A list of tube types for commonly requested tests has been created and the list below should help users of the service in times of contingency (such as TRAK downtime):
Webpage containing Request Forms: https://edinburghlabmed.co.uk/UsingTheService/Consumables/Pages/default
Please do not have multi disciplines on 1 Request Form.
A Laboratory request received with inaccurate or incomplete data is a Clinical Governance issue. Requests for laboratory analysis within NHS Lothian may be rejected if the specimen container or the request form does not comply with the Mandatory Data Set (MDS) requirements. MDS can be found here: https://edinburghlabmed.co.uk/UsingTheService/RequestTests/Pages/MDS
Drop off Points information: https://edinburghlabmed.co.uk/AboutUs/DropOff/Pages/default
Laboratory Opening Times information: https://edinburghlabmed.co.uk/AboutUs/OpeningTimes/Pages/default
Accreditation status: https://edinburghlabmed.co.uk/index.php/AboutUs/Quality/Accreditation/Pages/default