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β-d-glucan
17α-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP)
5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA, urine)
6-Methylmercaptopurine
6-Thioguanine
7-Dehydrocholesterol
7α-Hydroxycholestenone
ABCA4 Associated Ophthalmic Conditions Genetic testing
Stargardt Disease
Cone-Rod Dystrophy
Fundus Flavimaculatus
Abdominal fat pad
Acetyl Choline Receptor Antibodies (ACH)
Acquired FISH (PETS)
Acquired karyotype and/or FISH (Bone Marrow)
Acquired karyotype and/or FISH (Peripheral Blood)
Acquired karyotype and/or FISH and/or Array (Biopsy)
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)
Acute Leukaemia Panel
Acylcarnitine profile
Adalimumab and antibody level
ADAMTS13
Adenovirus PCR
Adenovirus
Adrenal investigations
Adrenal, Ovary & Testes Antibodies
Endocrine screen
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Air Sampling
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
Albumin
Albumin (fluid)
Albumin (urine)
Albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR, 'microalbumin', urine)
Alcohol / Ethanol
Aldosterone
Aldosterone:renin ratio
ALK gene rearrangement
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
Alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes
Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing
Alpha-1 antitrypsin level and phenotype
Alpha-2 Antiplasmin
Alport Syndrome Genetic Testing
Aluminium
Amikacin
Amino acids
Amino acids (urine)
Amiodarone
Ammonia
Amoebiasis stool PCR
amoebiasis
entamoeba histolytica
Amoebic serology
entamoeba histolytica
amoeba
amoebiasis
entamoeba
Ampullary biopsy
Amylase
Amylase (fluid)
Amylase (urine)
Anal Smear
Androstendione
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
Antenatal Haemoglobinopathy Screen
Antenatal Screening
Anti Streptolysin O Titre
ASOT
Anti Xa Assay (Low molecular weight heparin e.g. Danaparoid)
Anti Xa Assay (unfractionated Heparin)
Anti-Ganglioside
Anti-Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody
GAD, Anti-GAD
Anti-Insulinoma Antigen-2 Antibody
IA2, Anti-IA2
Anti-Liver/Kidney Microsomal Antibody
Anti-LKM1
Anti-Mitochondrial Antibody
AMA
Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH)
Anti-MUSK Antibodies
Muscle Specific tyrosine kinase
Anti-Myeloperoxidase Antibody
Anti-MPO
Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody
ANCA, ANCA by IIF (immunofluorescence)
Anti-Nuclear Antibody
Anti Nuclear Factor
ANA, ANF
Anti-Proteinase 3 Antibody
Anti-PR3, PR3 ANCA
Anti-Smooth Muscle Antibody
SMA
Anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA and IgG (anti-tTG)
Anti-Yo, Hu and Ri (Paraneoplastic/Neuronal Antibodies)
Antibiotic Assay
Antibiotic Assays - Aminoglycosides
Antibiotic Assays - Antifungals
Antibiotic Assays - Glycopeptides
Antibiotic Assays - Colistin
Antibiotic Assays - Anti-TB drugs
TDM
Antibody Investigation
Antibody to Hepatitis B surface Antigen
Hepatitis B titres
Hepatitis B surface antibody
Hepatitis B surface antibody
Anticardiolipin IgG
Anticardiolipin IgM
Antifungal Assay - Amphotericin B
Antifungal Assay - Azole Antifungals
Itraconazole
Fluconazole
Voriconazole
Antifungal Assay - Flucytosine - 5FC
5FC
Antithrombin (ATIII) Activity
Antithrombin (Immune)
Antithrombin Deficiency Genetic testing
AP50/AP100 (Alternative Complement Pathway)
Apixaban Assay
APTT Ratio (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Ratio)
Aquaporin 4 Antibody
Aqueous and vitreous fluids, and vitreous biopsy - Routine C & S
eye biopsy
aqueous humour
vitreous humour
vitreal biopsy
Argatroban Assay
Arsenic (urine)
Arterial/venous line tips - Routine C & S
Catheter tip
Artery, heart valves
Ascitic fluid - Routine M,C & S
Ascitic fluid - cell count
Ascites - Routine M,C & S
Ascitic fluids
Asialotransferrin (CSF)
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
Aspergillus antigen
Galactomannan
Aspergillus
AST:ALT Ratio
Babesiosis microsopy/PCR, and serology
babesia
Bacterial meningitis Screen by PCR
Bacterial meningitis screen
Basal Ganglia Antibodies
Basophil Count
BCR::ABL1 t(9;22)(q34;q11) Diagnostic (for suspected CML)
BCR::ABL1 t(9;22)(q34;q11) E1A2, E13A2 & E14A2 transcripts Diagnostic Acute Leukaemia
BCR::ABL1 Tyrosine Kinase Domain Mutation Detection
Bence-Jones Protein (BJP, urine)
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome Genetic Testing
Beta 2- Glycoprotein IgG
Beta 2- Glycoprotein IgM
Bile
Bile acids
Biliary brushings
Bilirubin, conjugated (direct)
Bilirubin, total
Biogenic amines (CSF)
Biopterin
Biotinidase
BK PCR
Human Polyomavirus BK PCR
BK DNA PCR
Bladder Biopsy, bladder tumour chippings
Blast Cells
Blood Cultures
Blood Cultures for TB
Blood Cultures for AFB
Blood Cultures for AAFB
Blood Cultures for Atypical Mycobacteria
Blood Cultures for Acid-Fast Bacilli
Blood Film Examination
Blood for Parasitology Tests
Leishmania
Parasite
Filaria
Trypanosomiasis
Blood Gases (H+, pCO2, pO2, bicarbonate, Base Excess, Lactate
Gas Analysis
Bocavirus PCR
Bocavirus
Bone - Routine C & S
Bone culture
Bone for TB
Bone for Acid-Fast Bacilli
Bone for AAFB
Bone for AFB
Bone for Atypical Mycobacteria
Bone Marrow for Atypical Mycobacteria
Bone Marrow - Routine C & S
Bone Marrow Aspirate
Bone Marrow for TB
Bone Marrow for AAFB
Bone Marrow for AFB
Bone Marrow for Acid-Fast Bacilli
Bone Marrow Trephines
Bordetella pertussis PCR
Pertussis investigations
Whooping cough
B. pertussis
pertussis
Borrelia Serology
Lyme
BRAF mutation analysis
Breast cores
Breast fine needle aspirate
Breast Lymph nodes
Breast Resection
Bronchial Alveolar Lavage (Paediatric)
Bronchial brushings
Bronchial washings or aspirate
Broncho-alveolar lavage/Bronchial washings - Routine C & S
BAL - Routine C & S
Broncho-alveolar lavage/Bronchial washings for TB
Broncho-alveolar lavage/Bronchial Washings for AFB
Broncho-alveolar lavage/Bronchial Washings for Acid-Fast bacilli
Broncho-alveolar lavage/Bronchial Washings for Atypical Mycobacteria
Bronchoscopy specimens
C-peptide
C-reactive protein (CRP)
C1 Esterase Inhibitor Function & Level
C1Q Antibody
C1Q Level
C2 Functional assay
C3 Nephritic Factor
C3 NEF
CA125
CA15-3
CA19-9
Cadmium (urine)
Caeruloplasmin
Calcitonin
Calcium
Calcium (fluid)
Calcium (ionised)
Calcium (urine)
Calculated free testosterone (male)
Calprotectin (faeces)
Calreticulin (CALR exon 9)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE or CRE) screening
CPE
CRE
Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae
Carboxyhaemoglobin
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA, fluid)
CEA (fluid)
Carnitine
Carotenoids
Catecholamine profile (urine)
CBFB::MYH11 inv(16) / t(16;16) Diagnostic (AML)
CD19 Count
CD4/CD8 Counts
Cerebrospinal fluid - Cryptococcal antigen
CSF - Cryptococcal Antigen
Lumbar Puncture - Cryptococcal antigen
Cerebrospinal fluid - M, C & S at RIE, RHCYP and DCN (and all sites OOH)
CSF - M, C & S at RIE, RHCYP and DCN (all sites OOH)
Lumbar Puncture - M, C & S at RIE, RHCYP and DCN (all sites OOH)
Cerebrospinal fluid - Routine M, C & S at SJH
CSF - M, C & S at SJH
Lumbar Puncture - M, C & S SJH
Cerebrospinal fluid for TB
CSF - TB
Cerebrospinal fluid for AAFB
Cerebrospinal fluid for AFB
Cerebrospinal fluid for Atypical Mycobacteria
Cerebrospinal fluid for Acid-Fast Bacilli
Lumbar Puncture - TB
Cerebrospinal fluid Routine C & S at WGH
CSF - M, C & S at WGH
Lumbar Puncture - C & S WGH
Cervical screening sample
CH50 (Classic Complement Pathway)
Chlamydia / Gonorrhoea PCR (genital specimen)
Gonorrhoea - genital swab
Chlamydia - genital swab
STI - genital swab
Chlamydia / Gonorrhoea PCR (swab, other site)
Gonorrhoea - swab (other site)
Chlamydia - swab, other site
STI - swab, other site
Chlamydia / Gonorrhoea PCR (urine)
Gonorrhoea - urine
Chlamydia - urine
STI - urine specimen
Chlamydia Spp (Respiratory)
Chlamydophilla pneumoniae
Chlamydophilla psittaci
Chlamydia pn
Chlamydia psi
Chloride
Chloride (fluid)
Chloride (urine)
Cholesterol
Cholesterol (fluid)
Cholinesterase
Chromium
Chromogenic Factor VIII
Ciclosporin
Clobazam
Clonazepam
CO2, total (bicarbonate)
Coagulation & Fibrinolysis Genetic testing
Coagulation Screen
Clotting Screen
Cobalt
Coeliac screen
Cognitive Conditions Genetic Testing
ALS
Frontotemporal Dementia
Motor Neurone Disease
Combined Factor V and VIII Deficiency Genetic Testing
Common Craniosynostosis Syndromes Genetic Testing
Complement C3
C3
Complement C4
C4
Connective Tissue Genetic Testing
Constitutional Array (Blood)
Constitutional Karyotype and/or FISH (Blood)
Contact lens fluid - Routine M, C & S
Contact lenses - Routine C & S
Copper
Copper (urine)
Corneal scrapings - Routine M, C & S
Cornelia De Lange Syndrome (Cdls) and Cdls-like Disorders Genetic Testing
Cortisol
Cortisol (urine)
Creatine kinase, total (CK)
Creatinine
Creatinine (fluid)
Creatinine (urine)
Creatinine Clearance
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Genetic Testing
Prion disease
Crithidia
Double Stranded IgG Crithidia assay
Crossmatch
Cryoglobulin
Cryptococcal Antigen - CSF
Cryptococcal antigen serology
Cryptosporidium - stool microscopy/PCR
cryptosporidiosis
CSF (Cytology)
CSF Cell Count and Differential
CSF Cytospin
CSF Xanthochromia
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
CCP, Anti-CCP
Cyclosporiasis - stool microscopy
Cyst fluid
Cystic Fibrosis Genetic Testing
Cysticercosis serology and antigen testing
neurocysticercosis
Cystine (white cell)
Cystoscopic/catheter urine
Cytomegalovirus Avidity
CMV Avidity
Cytomegalovirus DNA Quantitative PCR
CMV DNA Quantitative PCR
CMV DNA
Cytomegalovirus IgG
CMV IgG
Cytomegalovirus IgM
CMV IgM
D-Dimer
Dabigatran Assay
Danaparoid (Orgaran) Assay
DAT (Direct Antiglobulin Test)
DDIT3 gene rearrangement
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS)
Dementia Genetic Testing (C9ORF72)
Dental biopsies e.g. buccal mucosa, tongue biopsy
Dentatorubral Palliodoluysian Atrophy (DRPLA) Genetic Testing
Developmental Disorders Genetic Testing
Dexamethasone suppression test, overnight
Digoxin
Dihydrotestosterone
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Genetic Testing
Dimorphic fungal serology, microscopy and culture
Coccidioides
Histoplasmosis
Paracoccidioides
Blastomyces
Coccidioidomycosis
Histoplasmosis
Blastomycosis
Disaccharidases
Disopyramide
DNA Storage and/or Array (Tissues)
DPPX
Dipeptidyl-Peptidase-Like Protein-6
DPYD Genotyping
Dried blood spot BBV
BBV DBS
DBS for HCV Ab
HCV PCR
HBsAg
anti-HBc
HIV Ag/Ab
Drugs of abuse / Toxicology screen (urine)
dsDNA
DNA, Anti-dsDNA
Duodenal/ Jejunal aspirate - for Giardia lamblia
Early morning urine for TB
Early Morning Urine for AAFB
Early Morning Urine for AFB
Early Morning Urine for Atypical Mycobacteria
Early Morning Urine for Acid-Fast bacilli
EMU for TB etc
Urine for TB
Echinococcus (hydatid) serology
echinococcosis
EGFR mutation analysis (blood)
EGFR mutation analysis (FFPE)
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Genetic Testing
Elastase (faeces)
EMA Binding
Endobronchial ultrasound fine needle aspirate
EBUS
Endoscopic biopsies
Endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspirate
Endoxaban Assay
ENT specimens (v small)
Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) ova detection
Threadworm, pinworm, sellotape slide
Enterovirus RNA
Enterovirus PCR
Eosinophil Count
Epstein-Barr Virus DNA Quantitative PCR
EBV DNA Quantitative PCR
EBV DNA
Epstein-Barr Virus nuclear antigen
EBV Nuclear Antigen
EBV NA
Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Capsid Antigen IgG
EBV Viral Capsid Antigen IgG
EBV VCA IgG
Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Capsid Antigen IgM
EBV Viral Capsid Antigen IgM
EBV VCA IgM
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Erythrocytosis Genetic Testing
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
Ethylene glycol
ETV6::RUNX1 t(12;21)(p13;q22) Diagnostic (ALL)
Everolimus
EWSR1 gene rearrangement
Extractable Nuclear Antigen
ENA, ENA Screen
Extrinsic Clotting Factor Assays
Fabry Disease Genetic Testing
Factor II Deficiency Genetic Testing
F2
Factor II:C
Factor IX Inhibitor assay
Factor IX:C
Factor V Deficiency Genetic Testing
F5
Factor V:C
Factor VII Deficiency Genetic Testing
F7
Factor VII:C
Factor VIII Inhibitor assay
Factor VIII:C
Factor X Deficiency Genetic Testing
F10
Factor X:C
Factor XI Deficiency Genetic Testing
F11
Factor XI:C
Factor XII:C
Factor XIII Assay
Factor XIII Deficiency Genetic Testing
F13A1
F13B
Faeces - Routine M, C & S
Stool culture
C. diff, Clostridium difficile toxin
Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, enteric pathogens culture
OCP (Ova, cysts and parasites)
Familial amyloid polyneuropathy
TTR
Fascioliasis - serology
fasciola hepatica
Fascioliasis - stool microscopy
fasciola hepatica
Femoral head
Femoral Head - Routine C & S
Ferritin
FGFR3 Related Skeletal Dysplasia Genetic Testing
Achondroplasia
Hypochondroplasia
Thanatophoric Dysplasia
Muenke Syndrome
Fibrinogen (Clauss)
Fibrinogen (Immune)
Fibrinogen Deficiency Genetic Testing
Filariasis - microscopy and serology
filaria
lymphatic filariasis
Wuchereria bancrofti
Loa Loa
Mansonella
Fine needle aspirates
FIP1L1::PDGFRA fusion gene
First trimester combined antenatal screening test for Down's Syndrome
Fixed and Live NMDA Receptor Antibodies
Fleicainide
FLT3
Fluids for TB
Fluids for AAFB
Fluids for AFB
Fluids for Atypical Mycobacteria
Fluids for Acid-Fast bacilli
Folate (serum)
Fondaparinux Assay
FOXL2 mutation analysis
FOXO1 gene rearrangement
Fragile X Genetic Testing
FMR1
Free androgen index (FAI)
Free fatty acids
Free living amoeba - CSF/brain tissue
Naegleria fowleri
Balamuthia mandrillaris
Acanthamoeba
Free Protein S
Friedrich Ataxia (FRDA) Genetic Testing
FXN
Fructosamine
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
Full Blood Count (FBC)
FUS gene rearrangement
G-6-PD Quantification
G6PD
G6PD Deficiency Genetic Testing
GABA/AMP1/AMP2
Gabapentin
Galactomannan
Galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase (Gal-1-PUT)
Gastric biopsy for Helicobacter
Gastric Parietal Cell Antibody
Anti-GPC, Anti-PCA, Parietal cell antibody
Gastric washings (Mycobacteria only)
Gastric washings for AFB
Gastric washings AAFB
Gastric washings for Atypical Mycobacteria
Gastric washings for TB
Gastrin
Gentamicin
GI Surgical specimens Small e.g Appendix, Gall Bladder,
Giardiasis - stool PCR
Giardia lamblia
Glanzmann Thrombasthenia Genetic Testing
Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody
GBM, Anti-GBM
Glucose
Glucose (CSF)
Glucose (fluid)
Glucose tolerance test
Glycine (CSF)
Glycine Receptor Antibodies
Group and Save
Growth hormone (GH)
Gut hormone screen
Gynae specimens e.g. LETZ, Cervical Biopsies, endometrial samples
Gynae Surgical Specimens large e.g. Hysterectomy
Gynae Surgical specimens Small e.g Ectopic, Fallopian tubes, POCs (except for cytogenetics
Haematocrit (HCT)
Haemoglobin (Hb)
Haemoglobinopathy (Alpha And Beta Thalassaemias) Genetic Testing
Haemoglobinopathy Screen
Haemolytic Screen
Haemophilia A full genetic screen
Haemophilia A Genetic Testing
Haemophilia B Genetic Testing
Haemorrhoids
HbA1c
Glycated Haemoglobin
HbS (Sickle) Test
HbS Quantitation
HCV Genotyping
HCV Resistance
HDL-cholesterol
Heart Valves (native or artificial) - Routine M, C & S
Helicobacter pylori antigen (faeces)
H pylori
Hepatitis A IgG
HAV IgG
Hepatitis A IgM
HAV IgM
Hepatitis B core antibody
Hepatitis B DNA for EPP workers
Hepatitis B DNA Quantitative PCR
HBV DNA Quantitative PCR
Hepatitis B surface Ag
Hepatitis C Antibody
HCV Antibody
Hepatitis C RNA Quantitative PCR
HCV RNA Quantitative PCR
HCV RNA
Hepatitis Delta Serology
Anti HDV
Hepatitis E Virus IgG
HEV IgG
Hepatitis E Virus IgM
HEV IgM
HER2 gene amplification
Hereditary Ataxia Screen
Ataxia NGS
Hereditary Ataxia Triplet repeat expansions
SCA1
SCA2
SCA3
SCA6
SCA7
FRDA
FMR1
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer, HNPCC and Polyposis Genetic Testing
Lynch Syndrome
Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Syndrome Genetic Testing
Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Genetic Testing
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Genetic Testing
Herpes Virus Type 1 PCR
HSV Type 1 PCR
HSV PCR
Herpes Virus Type 2 PCR
HSV Type 2 PCR
HSV PCR
HFE genotype analysis for haemochromatosis
Histone Antibodies
HIT Assay (HIT IgG)
HIV Antigen/Antibody
HIV Avidity
HIV Confirmation
HIV Resistance
HIV RNA Quantitative PCR
HIV RNA
HIV PCR
HIV Tropism
HMGCR Autoantibodies
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase
Homocysteine
HRAS mutation analysis
HTLV I/II Antibody
Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG)
Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG, CSF)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV
Huntington Disease (HD) Genetic Testing
HTT
Huntington Disease-Like Disorders Genetic Testing
Hyaluronic acid
Hydroxybutyrate
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Genetic Testing
Hypophosphatasia (ALPL) Genetic Testing
IDH1 and IDH2 mutation analysis
IGHV mutation status
IGHV
Immunoglobulin HV Gene Sequencing
IgLON5 Antibodies
Immunoglobulin G and Subclasses
IgG subclasses, IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4
Immunoglobulin Gene Clonality
Immunoglobulin IgA
Immunoglobulin IgG
Immunoglobulin IgM
Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM)
Immunophenotyping
Infectious Mononucleosis (IM) Screen.
Monospot
Infliximab and antibody level
Influenza A virus PCR
Flu A PCR
Influenza B virus PCR
Flu B PCR
INR (International Normalised Ratio)
Insulin
Insulin Antibody
Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)
Intestinal helminthiasis - stool microscopy
helminth
Intrinsic Clotting Factor Assays
Intrinsic Factor Antibody
IFA, Anti-IF
Iron
Iron Regulation Genetic Testing
IUCD C & S
IUS, Mirena Coil
JAK2 Exon12
JAK2 V617F mutation detection
Joint fluid
Joint/Bursa aspirate - Routine M,C & S
Gout/pseudogout crystals
Urate crystals - Joint fluids
Uric acid crystals - joint fluids
Juvenile Polyposis Genetic Testing
Kappa Free Light Chains
Kappa/Lambda free light chain ratio
Kidney Specimen - malignant
Kidney Specimen - non malignant
KIT and PDGFRA mutation analysis
KIT D816V Mutation Testing
Kleihauer
KMT2A (MLL, 11q23) rearrangement Diagnostic test for Acute Leukaemia
KRAS mutation analysis
Lactate
Lactate (CSF)
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH, fluid)
Lactate dehydrogenease (LDH)
Lambda Free Light Chains
Lamotrigine
Laryngectomy/neck dissection, mandible and maxilla
LDL-cholesterol
Lead
Legionella pneumophila PCR
Legionella Serology
Legionella Spp
Legionella
Legionella - non pneumophila
Legionella Urinary Antigen Testing
Leishmaniasis (cutaneous) - molecular testing
Leishmania
Leishmaniasis (viceral/mucocutaneous) - molecular testing and serology
Leishmania
Leptospira serology and PCR
Levetiracetam
LGI1/CASPR2 Antibodies
Limbs/partial or amputation
Lipase
Lipid Profile
Full Lipid Profile
Lipoprotein (a)
Lp (a)
Lithium
Liver Resection Specimen
LMW Heparin Assay
Lower GI Surgical Specimens large e.g. large bowel, colonectomy
LRP4
Clustered ACHR antibodies/MuSK antibodies/LRP4 antibodies
High sensitivity Myasthenia Gravis screen
Lupus Screen
Luteinising hormone (LH)
Lymph Nodes ? Lymphoma
Lymphocyte Count
Lymphocyte Subsets
Lymphoid Panel
Lysosomal enzymes
Magnesium
Magnesium (faeces)
Magnesium (fluid)
Magnesium (urine)
Malarial Ag Test
Malarial Parasite Screen
Male Infertility (CFTR) Genetic Testing
Male Infertility (Y chromosome microdeletions) QF-PCR (Blood)
Manganese
MDM2 gene amplification
Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH)
Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
Mean Cell Volume (MCV)
Measles IgG Serology
Measles Virus PCR
Measles PCR
Mediastinal Lymph nodes
Mercury
Mercury (urine)
Metabolic screen
Metadrenaline /metanephrine (plasma)
Metadrenalines /metanephrines (urine)
Metamyelocytes
Metapneumovirus PCR
Human Metapneumovirus PCR
Human Metapneumovirus
hMPV
Methaemoglobin
Methanol
Methotrexate
MGMT promoter methylation analysis
Microsporidia - stool/tissue/urine PCR
microsporidiosis
Midazolam
Mismatch repair testing
MMR analysis
Monkeypox Virus PCR
Monkey Pox
Monkeypox
Monkey pox
M Pox
Monocyte Count
MPL exon 10
MRD monitoring BCR::ABL1 E13A2 and/or E14A2 transcripts
MRD monitoring BCR::ABL1 E1A2 transcript
MRD monitoring CBFB::MYH11
MRD monitoring ETV6::RUNX1
MRD Monitoring NPM1
MRD monitoring PML::RARA
MRD monitoring RUNX1::RUNXT1
MRD monitoring TCF3::PBX1
MRSA Screen
Mucopolysaccharide investigations
Mucopolysaccharides (urine)
Mumps IgG Serology
Mumps Virus PCR
Mumps PCR
Muscle biopsy
Mycophenolate
Mycoplasma genitalium or Ureaplasma spp
M. genitalium
Ureaplasma
Mycoplasma pneumoniae PCR
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
M. pneumoniae
MYD88 p.L265P Mutation testing
Myelin Associated Glycoprotein (MAG)
Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibodies (MOG)
Myelocytes
Myositis Screen
Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) Genetic Testing
DMPK
Nail-Patella Syndrome (LMX1B) Genetic Testing
Neck fine needle aspirate
Needle core biopsies
Neonatal Rapid QF-PCR (Blood)
Nerve biopsy
Neuron-specific enolase (NSE)
Neurone Specific Enolase
Neuropath biopsy (very small) e.g temporal artery
Neutrophil Count
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) for Myeloid Disorders
Nickel (urine)
Norovirus detection by PCR
Norovirus PCR
Norovirus
NPM1
NRAS mutation analysis
NT-proBNP
Nucleated Red Blood Cells
Nutritional screen
Ocular Malformations Genetic Testing
Oesophageal brushing
Oesophageal Brushings - Mycology
Oestradiol
Oligoclonal bands (CSF)
Oral Fluid Drugs of Abuse screen
Organic acids (urine)
Ornithine Transcarbamulase Deficiency (OTC) Genetic Testing
Osmolality
Osmolality (fluid)
Osmolality (urine)
Osmotic gap (faeces)
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) Genetic Testing
Oxalate (urine)
Pancreatic fine needle aspirate
Pancreatic resection
Pancreatitis (CFTR) Genetic Testing
Paracetamol
Parainfluenza Virus Type 1 PCR
PF1 PCR
Parainfluenza Virus Type 2 PCR
PF2 PCR
Parainfluenza Virus Type 3 PCR
PF3 PCR
Parasite for Identification
Worms, ticks, ectoparasites, endoparasites, lice, nits
helminths, nematodes, cestodes, trematodes
Parasite serology
Parathyroid biopsies
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Parechovirus PCR
Parechovirus
Parvovirus B19 IgG Antibody
Parvovirus B19 IgM Antibody
Parvovirus B19 PCR
B19 PCR
PD-L1 immunohistochemistry
Pemphigoid/Pemphigus
Penile biopsy, Foreskin, testicular biopsy
Pericardial fluid
Peritoneal Dialysis fluid - Routine M, C & S
PDF, CAPD microscopy
Peritoneal washings
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome Genetic Testing
pH (fluid)
Phenobarbital
Phenylalanine
Phenytoin
Phosphate
Phosphate (urine)
Phosphate, renal tubular reabsorption (TmP/GFR)
Phospholipase A2 Antibody
PLA2R
Phytanic acid
Placenta
Platelet Aggregation Studies
Platelet count
Platelet Disorders Genetic Testing
Platelet Nucleotides
Platelet type von Willebrands (GP1BA) Genetic Testing
Pleural biopsy
Pleural Fluid - Routine C & S
Pleural fluid for Pathology
Pleural fluid for TB
Pleural Fluid for Acid-Fast Bacilli
Pleural Fluid for AFB
Pleural Fluid for AAFB
Pleural Fluid for Atypical Mycobacteria
PML::RARA t(15;17)(q22;q21) Diagnostic (AML)
Pneumocystis jiroveci PCR
Pneumocystis jiroveci
PJP
PCP
PNH Screen
POC for cytogenetic analysis
POLE mutation analysis
POLE mutation
Polyps
Porphobilinogen (urine)
Porphyrin - Erythrocyte
Porphyrins (faeces)
Porphyrins (total, urine)
Potassium
Potassium (fluid)
Potassium (urine)
Prenatal Karyotype and/or FISH and/or Array (CVS)
Prenatal Karyotype and/or FISH and/or Array (Fluid)
Prenatal Rapid QF-PCR (CVS)
Prenatal Rapid QF-PCR (Fluid)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) Genetic Testing
Primordial Dwarfism, Microcephaly Genetic Testing
Procalcitonin
Progesterone
Prolactin
Promyelocytes
Prostate cores
Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
Protein (urine)
Protein C Activity
Protein C Deficiency Genetic Testing
Protein electrophoresis
Protein S Deficiency Genetic Testing
Protein, total
Protein, total (CSF)
Protein, total (fluid)
Protein:creatinine ratio (PCR, urine)
Prothrombin G20210A and Factor V Leiden screen for Thrombophilia
Prothrombin Time (PT)
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (ABCC6) Genetic Testing
Rare Anaemia Genetic Testing
Red Cell Disorders
Rasopathy Genetic Testing
Noonan
Costello
CFC
Legius Syndromes
NF1
NSML
Rectal biopsy for Hirschprung's
Red Cell Count
Red Cell Folate
Refacto Factor VIII
Referred tests not listed
Renal Biopsy for IF and EM
Renin
Reptilase Time
Respiratory Surgical Specimens large (Except Lobes)
Respiratory Surgical Specimens Lung lobes
Respiratory Syncytial Virus PCR
RSV PCR
RSV
RET gene rearrangement
RET fusion
RET mutation analysis
Reticulocyte Count
Retinal Antibodies/Recoverin
Rheumatoid Factor
RHF, RF and Anti-RF
Rhinovirus PCR
Rhinovirus
Ristocetin Induced Platelet Aggregation (RIPA)
Rivaroxaban Assay
ROS1 gene rearrangement
Rotavirus PCR
Rotavirus
Rubella IgG Serology
Rubella IgM Serology
RUNX1::RUNX1T1 t(8:21)(q22;q22) Diagnostic (AML)
Salicylate
SARS - CoV PCR
SARS - Coronavirus PCR
Covid-19 PCR
Covid 19 PCR
COVID
SARS - CoV 2
Savilary gland
Scabies microscopy
Sarcoptes scabei
Skin scrapings
Schistosomiasis - stool microscopy
Schistosomiasis serology
Scleroderma Blot
Seasonal Corona Virus PCR (OC43, HKU1, NL63, 229E)
OC43
HKU1
NL63
229E
Seasonal Corona Virus
Seasonal Coronavirus
Selenium
Semen for Routine C & S
Semen for Schistosomes
Schistosomiasis Microscopy
Bilharzia (Schistosoma haematobium)
Seminal fluid
Serum Haptoglobin
Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG)
Short Stature (SHOX) Genetic Testing
Short synacthen test (SST)
Shunts and Access devices - Rountine M, C & S
VAD CSF reservoir - Routine M,C & S
Sickle Cell Anaemia Genetic Testing
Sirolimus
Skeletal Dysplasia Genetic Testing
Kniest Dysplasia
Czech Dysplasia
Spondyloperipheral Dysplasia
Spondyloenchondrodysplasia
Achondrogenesis Type Ii
Hypochondrogenesis
Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia
Weill-Marchesani Syndrome 1
Skin -Wide resection
Skin biopsy
Skin IF sample
Skin snips for Onchocerca volvulus microscopy
Skin, Nail, hair for Mycology
Skin etc. for fungal studies, dermatophytes
Sodium
Sodium (fluid)
Sodium (urine)
Specific IgE
Specific Allergens
Specific IgG Antibody against Fungal and Avian Precipitins
Aspergillus precipitins, Avian precipitins, Aspergillus fumigates, Pigeon serum proteins, feathers and droppings. Budgerigar serum proteins, feathers and droppings.
Specimen storage for Virology
Spinal And Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA) Genetic Testing
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Genetic Testing
Spinocerebellar Ataxia 17 (SCA17) Genetic Testing
Spinocerebellar Ataxia 8 (SCA8) Genetic Testing
Spleen
Sputum
Sputum - Routine C & S
Sputum for Mycology
Sputum for fungal studies (including Aspergillosis)
Sputum for TB
Sputum for AFB
Sputum for AAFB
Sputum for Atypical Mycobacteria
Sputum for Acid-Fast Bacilli
SS18 gene rearrangement
Sterile fluid other sites - Routine M, C & S
Steroid profile (urine)
Stickler Syndrome / Cleft Palate Genetic Testing
Stone analysis
Stool (pediatric)
Stool for OCP
ova, cysts and parasites
Streptococcus pyogenes PCR
S. pyogenes
iGAS
GAS
Group A Strep
Strep pyogenes
Strongyloides - stool microscopy/culture
Strongyloidiasis
Strongyloides serology
Strongyloidiasis
Strongyloides stercoralis
Swab - Routine C & S - any site
Sweat Test
Synacthen Test (Paediatric)
Synovium, bursa, ganglion
Syphilis confirmation
Syphilis IgG EIA Serology
Syphilis PCR
Treponema pallidum PCR
Tacrolimus
TB Quantiferon Gold 4 tube Assay
Quantiferon
IGRA
interferon gamma release assay
TCF3::PBX1 t(1;19)(q23;p13) Diagnostic (ALL)
TCR Gene Clonality
T-Cell Receptor Beta
T-Cell Receptor Gamma
TERT promoter mutation analysis
TERT
Testosterone
Theophylline
Thiopentone
Thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT)
Throat swab for culture for pharyngitis
Bacterial throat swab
Thrombophilia Screen (Heritable)
Thrombophilia Screen (including Lupus)
Thrombosis Genetic Testing
Thyroglobulin
Thyroid fine needle aspirate
Thyroid investigations (TFTs)
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
TPO, Anti-TPO
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Thyroxine, free (free T4, FT4)
Tissue (incl. Biopsy) - Routine C & S
Placental tissue - C & S
Tissue culture
Biopsy culture
Tissue (incl. Biopsy) for TB
Tissue (incl Biopsy) for Acid-Fast Bacilli
Tissue (incl Biopsy) for AAFB
Tissue (incl Biopsy) for AFB
Tissue (incl Biopsy) for Atypical Mycobacteria
Tobramycin
Total Carbon Dioxide
Total IgE
Toxocariasis serology
Toxocara
Toxoplasma IgG Serology
TP53 mutation analysis
TP53 mutation
Transferrin
Transferrin Saturation
Transferrin, desialylated
Transfusion Reaction Investigation
Tri-iodothyronine, free (free T3)
Tri-iodothyronine, total (total T3)
Trichinellosis serology
Trichinella
Triglycerides
Triglycerides (fluid)
Troponin T (high sensitivity)
Trypanosomiasis - serology/microscopy
Tryptase
Mast cell tryptase
TSH-receptor antibodies (TRAbs)
UGT1A1 promoter analysis in Gilbert syndrome
Upper GI Surgical Specimens large e.g. Stomach, oesophageal resections, small bowel
Urate
Urate (fluid)
Urate (urine)
Urea
Urea (fluid)
Urea (urine)
Urinary Cannabinoid
Urinary Haemosiderin
Urine - Routine M, C & S
Supra-pubic Aspirate
urine culture and sensitivities
urine microscopy culture and sensitivities
Urine for Schistosomes
Schistosomiasis Microscopy
Bilharzia (Schistosoma haematobium)
Urine stone screen
USP6 gene rearrangement
Vaginal Discharge Investigations
Valproate
Van Der Woude Syndrome (IRF6) Genetic Testing
Vancomycin
Varicella Zoster Virus IgG
Chickenpox IgG Serology
Varicella Zoster Virus PCR
Chickenpox PCR
VZV PCR
Vas Deferens biopsy
Very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA)
Viral Haemorrhagic Fever testing
VHF
Viscosity - plasma
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxy-D3)
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Voided urine
Voltage Gated Ca+ Channel (VGCC)
Voltage Gated K+ Channel (VGKC)
Vomit - Routine C & S
Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) Genetic Testing
VWF
VTE Exclusion
VWF Activity
VWf Collagen Binding
VWF Multimers (HMWM)
Whipple's diagnostics
Tropheryma whipplei
White Cell Count
Zinc
Zinc (urine)
ZnT8
Anti-ZnT8, Zinc Transporter Antibody
α-Fetoprotein (AFP)
α-Fetoprotein (AFP, fluid)
β2-Microglobulin
γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
Display Test
Red Cell Folate
Laboratory Site
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