Blood Tests: A - Z
Tests Starting with A
Blood Test Name | Description |
21 Hydroxylase Ab’s | This test detects 21 Hydroxylase Antibodies (Ab's) in a serum sample. It is primarily associated with the Biochemistry specialty |
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia CYP21A2) | This is a genetic test for 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency, which is also known as Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CYP21A2). It requires patient informed consent. |
ADAMTS-13 Antibody | C (Frozen) citrate samples, which should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of collection. Clinical history must be provided. |
Albumin | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
ALEX² Allergy Test (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL, and samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
ALEX² Allergy Test (Venous) | B (Serum) Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Alkaline Phosphatase | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Allergic Rhinitis/Asthma Profile | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Total IgE and individual IgE allergens for various common allergens like cat dander, dog dander, timothy grass, and certain foods. |
Allergy – Individual Allergens | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Allergy – 5 x Single Individual Allergens | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Allergy – 10 x Single Individual Allergens | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Allergy Profile 1 (Food & Inhalants) | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. It tests for Total IgE and individual IgE allergens for various mixes (Grass, Weed, Dust, Mould, Tree) and single allergens including beef, cat dander, cow's milk, fish (Cod), peanut, and wheat. |
Allergy Profile 2 (UK Aero Allergen) | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. It includes Total IgE and individual IgE allergens for common aeroallergens like Alternaria, Aspergillus, birch pollen, cat dander, and house dust mite. |
Allergy Profile 3 (Food) | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Total IgE and individual IgE allergens for codfish, cow's milk, egg white/yolk, kiwi, peanut, sesame, soya, and wheat. |
Allergy Profile 4 (Nuts & Seeds) | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. It includes Total IgE and individual IgE allergens for various nuts and seeds such as almond, Brazil nut, cashew, hazelnut, peanut, and sesame seed. |
Allergy Profile 5 (Children’s Panel) | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile tests for Total IgE and individual IgE allergens for cat dander, cod, cow's milk, dog dander, dust mite, egg white/yolk, hazelnut, peanut, silver birch, soya bean, timothy grass, and wheat flour. |
Allergy Profile 6 (Shellfish) | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. It includes Total IgE and individual IgE allergens for clam, crab, crawfish/crayfish, lobster, octopus, prawns/shrimp, scallop, and squid. |
Allergy Profile 7 (Finfish) | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Total IgE and individual IgE allergens for codfish, mackerel, plaice, sardine/pilchard, salmon, sole, swordfish, and tuna. |
Allergy Profile 8 (Cereal – singles) | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. It includes Total IgE and individual IgE allergens for barley, oat, rye, and wheat. |
Allergy Profile 9 (Antibiotics) | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Total IgE and individual IgE allergens for Amoxicilloyl, Ampicilloyl, Cefaclor, Pen G, and Pen V. |
Allergy Profile 11 (Combined Shellfish/Finfish) | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. It tests for Total IgE and individual IgE allergens for cod, prawn/shrimp, salmon, scallop, squid, and tuna. |
Allergy Profile 12 (Milk & Milk Proteins) | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Total IgE and individual IgE allergens for various milk proteins and types of milk such as alpha-lactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin, casein, cow's milk, goat's milk, mare's milk, sheep's milk, and whey (cow and ewe). |
Alpha Gal Components (related to red meat) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Alpha Thalassaemia – alpha globin gene sequencing + deletions/duplications | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Alpha Thalassaemia – multiplex PCR for common large deletions | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided. |
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (Serum) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Genotype – PI*M, PI*S, PI*Z | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Alpha-1-Glycoprotein | B (Frozen) Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Alpha-2-Macroglobulins | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Alpha-Fetoprotein | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Alport Syndrome NGS Panel – full sequencing with deletions and duplications | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) (SGPT) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Aluminium (Blood) | K Dark Blue Vacutainer, Trace Element Tube (Serum), 7ml. |
Amenorrhoea Profile (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Luteinising Hormone (LH), FSH, Prolactin, Testosterone, Oestradiol-17-Beta, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), and Free Androgen Index. |
AML/ALL Molecular MRD – NPM1, PML-RARA, CBFB-MYH11, RUNX1-RUNX1T1, ETV6-RUNX1 | Bone Marrow / A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Ammonia | A (Frozen) EDTA plasma only, full tubes and tightly stoppered, transported on ice, centrifuged and analyzed 20-30 mins post venepuncture (or plasma can be frozen). Patient should be fasting and avoid smoking. If haemolysed, it gives falsely high results. |
Amoebic (E. histolytica) Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Amphetamines – Blood | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Amylase (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Amylase Isoenzymes | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Amyloidosis (Amyloid A Protein) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Motor Neurone Disease) NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Anaemia Profile | AAB Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes ESR, Ferritin, Folate (RBC), Full Blood Count (FBC), Iron (TIBC included), and Vitamin B12 (Active). |
ANCA (Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Abs) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Androgen Insensitivity – AR gene sequencing | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Anophthalmia/Microphthalmia/Coloboma NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Antenatal Profile | AA BBBG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. The blood group (EDTA) tube label must be handwritten with patient's first name, family name, gender, and date of birth. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), Blood Group and Rh Type, Atypical Antibody Screen, Haemoglobin electrophoresis, Syphilis IgG/IgM, Glucose, Free T4 / TSH, Rubella Antibody (IgG), Toxoplasma Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Cytomegalovirus (IgG/IgM) Antibodies, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis C Antibodies, Varicella zoster Antibodies (IgG), and HIV 1 & 2 Abs. |
Anti-Actin Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Anti-Basal Ganglia Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Anti-CCP Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Anti-MOG [Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein] Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Anti-MUSK Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (titre & pattern) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Anti-Phosphatidylserine Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Anti-SLA (Soluble Liver Antigen) Abs | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Anti-Staphylolysin Titre (SGOT) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Anti-Streptolysin Titre/ASOT | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Anti-Sulfatide Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Anti-Xa Apixaban Monitoring | C (Frozen)* Citrate Samples, which should be double spun, separated and frozen within 4-8 hours of sample taking. Drug and time of dose must be stated on request. |
Anti-Xa LMWH Monitoring | C (Frozen)* Citrate Samples, which should be double spun, separated and frozen within 4-8 hours of sample taking. Drug and time of dose must be stated on request. |
AP50 Alternative Hemolytic Complement | B (Frozen) Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Apolipoprotein A1 (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Apolipoprotein B (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
Apolipoprotein B (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Apolipoprotein E genotype – E2/E3/E4 | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided, and patient informed consent is required for Alzheimer's disease requests. |
APTT/KCCT | C Citrate Samples, which should be double spun, separated and frozen within 4-8 hours of sample taking if a delay in transportation is expected. |
Arbovirus Antibodies/Abs | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history and travel history details must be provided. |
Arsenic (Blood) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, or H Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. |
Aspartate Transaminase (AST) (SGOT) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Ataxia NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema Profile (14 allergens) | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile tests for Total IgE with individual IgE allergens for various foods (cod fish, cow’s milk, egg white, soyabean, peanut, hazelnut, shrimp, wheat, apple) and inhalants (dust mite, cat dander, dog dander, timothy grass, common silver birch). |
Atypical Pneumonia Screen | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This screen includes Mycoplasma pneumonia Abs, Chlamydia pneumoniae (MIF), and Legionella pneumophila (IF). |
Autoantibody Profile I | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Thyroid Abs (Thyroglobulin + Thyroid Peroxidase Abs), Anti-Nuclear Antibodies, Mitochondrial Antibodies, Smooth Muscle Antibodies, Gastric Parietal Autoantibodies, and Liver Kidney Microsomal Antibodies. |
Autoantibody Profile II | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Thyroid Abs (Thyroglobulin + Thyroid Peroxidase Abs), Islet Cell Antibodies, Adrenal Cortex Antibodies, Gastric Parietal Autoantibodies, and Gonadal (Ovarian) Autoantibodies. |
Autoinflammation/Periodic Fever NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Avian Precipitins (11 Species) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Azoospermia – karyotype + Y deletions + cystic fibrosis screen (+ polyT(5T) when clinically relevant) | AH Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and H Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
Tests Starting with B
Blood Test Name | Description |
B cell Clonality Assay (IgH and IgK) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (also FFPE). |
Bancroftia/Oncerciasis/Filarial Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Travel history details must be provided. |
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Batten Disease (Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis) NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Behcet’s Disease – HLA Tissue Typing B*51 | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided. |
Beta 2 Glycoprotein 1 Abs | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Beta 2 Microglobulin (Serum) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Beta Thalassaemia – beta-globin gene sequencing + deletions/duplications | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Bile Acids – Serum | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Bilharzia (Schistosome) Antibody Screen | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Travel history details must be provided. |
Bilirubin (Direct) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Bilirubin (Indirect) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Bilirubin (Total) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Biotin | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Sample should be separated and frozen if sending overnight. |
Biotinidase | H (Frozen plasma) Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. Sample should be sent to the laboratory on the same day. |
Birch Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Bismuth | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Bleeding and Platelet Gene Panel | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. The panel includes 88 genes for bleeding and platelet disorders. |
Blood Culture# | 2 x BC Blood culture bottles. These must be taken prior to other blood samples, aerobic first, then anaerobic, each filled with 8-10 ml, labeled with time and body site. Samples should be sent to the laboratory without delay. |
Blood Film Examination | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Blood Group † | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Sample must be fresh and labeled by hand with first name, family name, gender, and date of birth. |
Blood PCR for Chromosome 13, 18, 21 and sex chromosomes | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
BNP (NT-pro BNP) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Bone Marrow (Aspirate) | J, and contact with the laboratory for special sample tubes/containers/instructions is recommended. |
Bone Screen | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml (also CU for urine). This screen includes Alkaline Phosphatase, Protein Total (Blood), Albumin, Globulin, and Calcium. |
Bone Screen (Bloods only) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This screen includes Urea and Electrolytes, Liver Function Tests (LFTs), Calcium, Phosphate, and Vitamin D (25-OH). |
Borrelia Antibodies (Lyme Disease) IgG, IgM | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history and travel history details must be provided. |
Borrelia Antibodies (Lyme Disease) IgM | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Brazil Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Brucella Serology | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
Brugada Syndrome/Long QT Syndrome NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) (Calculated) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tests Starting with C
Blood Test Name | Description |
C-KIT D816V variant – Mastocytosis | Bone Marrow / A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
C Reactive Protein (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
C Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity) (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
C1 Esterase: Function & Total | CC (Plasma Frozen) Citrate Samples. Samples should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of sample taking, and sent to the laboratory on the same day. |
CA 125 (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Calcium (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Sample integrity of self-collected samples may be compromised if received older than 2 days. |
Carboxyhaemoglobin | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Carcino Embryonic Antigen | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Cardiolipin Antibodies (IgG+IgM) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Lipid Profile (Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol), Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, Lipoprotein (a), C Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity), and Lp-PLA2 (PLAC) Test. |
Cardiovascular Risk Profile 2 | BBBC Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and C Light blue Vacutainer, Citrate anticoagulant, 4.5ml. Samples must arrive in the laboratory on the same day of sample taking or contact the laboratory. This profile includes Lipid Profile, Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, Lipoprotein (a), Fibrinogen, C Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity), Lp-PLA2 (PLAC) Test, and Homocysteine (Quantitative). |
Cardiovascular, Comprehensive NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Carrier Screen (Pan-Ethnic) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. Male patients will not be screened for X-linked conditions. |
Carrier Screen (Pan-Ethnic) – Partnered Report | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. Contact lab for special requirements before sending. Male patients will not be screened for X-linked conditions. |
Cashew Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Cat Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Cat Scratch Fever (Bartonella IgG) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
CCP Antibodies (RF) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Celery Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
CHARGE Syndrome – CHD7 gene sequencing | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Chest Pain Profile | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Myoglobin (Serum), CK (MB Fraction), and Troponin T (High sensitive). |
Chlamydia Species Specific (MIF) Ab Screen | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile screens for Chlamydia trachomatis (serovar A-K & L1-L3), Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Chlamydia psittaci. |
Cholestasis NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Cholesterol | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Cholesterol (Familial Hypercholesterolaemia) | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Cholinesterase (Serum/Pseudo) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Chromium (Blood) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, or H Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. |
Chromosome Analysis (Blood) | H Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml, and clinical history must be provided. |
Citrate (Blood) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
CMV IgM Antibodies | A (Plasma) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml or B (Serum) Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Coagulation Profile 1 | C Light blue Vacutainer, Citrate anticoagulant, 4.5ml. Citrate samples should be double spun, separated and frozen within 4-8 hours if transportation delay is expected. This profile includes Prothrombin Time, APTT/KCCT, and Fibrinogen. |
Coagulation Profile 2 | AC Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and C Light blue Vacutainer, Citrate anticoagulant, 4.5ml. Citrate samples should be double spun, separated and frozen within 4-8 hours if transportation delay is expected. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), Prothrombin Time, APTT/KCCT, and Fibrinogen. |
Coeliac Disease – HLA DQ2/DQ8 Genotype | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided. |
Coeliac/Gluten Genetic Profile 2 | AB Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Gliadin Antibodies (IgG) (deamidated), HLA Tissue Typing Coeliac Disease – DQ2/DQ8, Immunoglobulin A, and Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (Coeliac). Special instructions for reflex testing based on IgA levels are provided. |
Coeliac/Gluten Sensitivity Profile | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Gliadin Antibodies (IgG) (deamidated), Immunoglobulin A, and Tissue Transglutaminase (IgA). Special instructions for reflex testing based on IgA levels are provided. |
Cold Agglutinin | J, and contact with the laboratory for special sample tubes/containers/instructions is recommended. |
Complement C6 | B (Frozen)* Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Sample should be separated and frozen within 2 hours after collection. |
Complement C8 | B (Frozen)* Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Sample should be separated and frozen within 2 hours after collection. |
Complement Factor H | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia NGS Panel | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided. |
Congenital Myopathy NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Connective Tissue Disorders NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Coombs (Direct Antiglobulin Test) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Copper (Serum) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml or K Dark Blue Vacutainer, Trace Element Tube (Serum), 7ml. |
COVID-19 (SPIKE) Antibodies (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
COVID-19 (SPIKE) Antibodies (Venous) | SST/Serum B (Venous) Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Creatinine (including eGFR) (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Cryoglobulins | J, and contact with the Referrals Department before taking and sending sample to the laboratory is recommended. |
Cytomegalovirus (IgG/IgM) Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Cytomegalovirus Avidity | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tests Starting with D
Blood Test Name | Description |
Diabetic Profile 1 | AG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. Fasting or non-fasting status must be clearly stated. This profile includes Glucose and HbA1c. |
Diphtheria Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
DL1L Biochemistry Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol CHANGE | BG Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile includes Urea and Electrolytes, Liver Function Tests, Bone Markers, Glucose, Triglycerides, Cholesterol, Iron (TIBC included), plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (Calculated), and Non-HDL Cholesterol. |
DL2 Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), ESR, Urea and Electrolytes, Liver Function Tests, Bone Markers, Glucose, Triglycerides, Cholesterol, and Iron (TIBC included). |
DL2L Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), ESR, Urea and Electrolytes, Liver Function Tests, Bone Markers, Glucose, Triglycerides, Cholesterol, Iron (TIBC included), plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (Calculated), and Non-HDL Cholesterol. |
DL3 Haematology Profile | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC) and ESR. |
DL4 Biochemistry (16 Parameters) & Haematology Profile CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), ESR, Renal Function, Liver Function Tests, Bone Markers, Glucose, Triglycerides, and Cholesterol. |
DL4L Biochemistry (16 Parameters) & Haematology Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), ESR, Renal Function, Liver Function Tests, Bone Markers, Glucose, Triglycerides, Cholesterol, plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (Calculated), and Non-HDL Cholesterol. |
DL5 Biochemistry & Haematology Postal Profile CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile does not include ESR and Phosphate due to transit times. |
DL5L Biochemistry & Haematology Postal Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile does not include ESR and Phosphate due to transit times. |
DL6 General Well Person Profile CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile includes DL2 Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile, Free T4 / TSH, HbA1c, and Ferritin. |
DL6L General Well Person Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile includes DL2 Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile, Free T4 / TSH, HbA1c, Ferritin, plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (Calculated), and Non-HDL Cholesterol. |
DL7L Well Man Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol CHANGE | A B G Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile includes DL2 Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile, Free T4 / TSH, HbA1c, Ferritin, Prostate Profile, plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (Calculated), and Non-HDL Cholesterol. |
Down Syndrome Risk Bloods only (Risk to be calculated by clinician) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Drugs of Abuse from Blood Without Chain of Custody | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Tricyclic Antidepressants, Benzodiazepine, Cannabinoids, Opiates, and Cocaine. |
Drugs of Abuse Profile – Without Chain of Custody | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Tricyclic Antidepressants, Benzodiazepine, Cannabinoids, Opiates, and Cocaine. |
DVT/Pre-travel Screen | AAB Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history must be provided. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), Factor II Prothrombin – G20210A Variant, Factor V Leiden – G1691A Variant, and Cardiolipin Antibodies (IgG+IgM). |
Tests Starting with E
Blood Test Name | Description |
Echinococcus (Hydatid) Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history and travel history details must be provided. |
Egg Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Ehrlichiosis Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history and travel history details must be provided. |
Electrolytes | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
ELF/Enhanced Liver Fibrosis | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Eosinophil Cationic Protein | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Epidermolysis Bullosa NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Epilepsy, Adolescent/Adult Onset Panel | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and patient informed consent. |
Epilepsy, Comprehensive NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies IgG/IgM | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Epstein-Barr Virus PCR | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Erythropoietin | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
ESR | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Essential Fatty Acid Profile (Red Cell) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Sample should be sent to the laboratory on the same day. |
Extractable Nuclear Antibodies (nRNP, Sm, Ro, La, Jo1, Scl70) CENP-B | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tests Starting with F
Blood Test Name | Description |
Fabry Disease, X-linked – GLA gene sequencing | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Factor V Leiden – G1691A Variant | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided. |
Factor VIII Assay | C (Frozen) citrate samples, which should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of collection. Clinical history must be provided. |
Factor VIII Inhibiting Antibody | CC citrate samples, which should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of collection. |
Factor IX Assay | C (Frozen) citrate samples, which should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of collection. Clinical history must be provided. |
Factor IX Inhibiting Antibody | CC citrate samples, which should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of collection. |
Factor X Assay | C (Frozen) citrate samples, which should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of collection. Clinical history must be provided. |
Factor XI Assay | C (Frozen) citrate samples, which should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of collection. Clinical history must be provided. |
Factor XIII Assay | C (Frozen) citrate samples, which should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of collection. Clinical history must be provided. |
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia NGS panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcaemia (FHH) Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Familial Mediterranean fever MEFV gene sequencing | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Familial Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma – hotspot sequencing RET gene | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history and patient consent must be provided. |
Fasciola Hepatica Antibodies (Liver Fluke) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Female Hormone Profile (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes FSH, Luteinising Hormone (LH), Prolactin, and Oestradiol-17-Beta. |
Ferritin (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Fibrinogen | C Light blue Vacutainer, Citrate anticoagulant, 4.5ml. Sample should be sent to the laboratory on the same day, and citrate samples should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of sample taking if a delay is expected. |
Filaria (Lymphatic and Non-Lymphatic) Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history and travel history details must be provided. |
First Trimester Maternal Screen (PAPP-A/Free Beta-hCG) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Free β-hCG and PAPP-A. |
Fish Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
FLT3-ITD and FLT3-TKD screening assay | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Folate (Red Cell) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Folate (Serum) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Fragile X Syndrome screen – FMR1 repeat analysis PCR | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Free T3 (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Free T4 (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
FSH (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
FSH (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Full Blood Count (Venous) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Full Blood Count* (Haemoglobin, White Cell Count, Red Cell Count, Platelets) (Self-collect) | A (TDL Tiny) Lavender Microtainer, EDTA anticoagulant, Top fill line: 400-500µL. Sample must be mixed on collection and posted on the same day, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
FXIII A Subunit | C (Frozen) citrate samples, which should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of collection. Clinical history must be provided. |
Tests Starting with G
Blood Test Name | Description |
Gamma GT | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Ganglionic Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Ganglioside GM1, GD1B, GQ1B Abs | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Gastric Parietal Autoantibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Gastrin | B (Frozen serum) Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Sample to be spun, separate and freeze serum immediately. |
Genetic Reproductive Profile (Male) | AH Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and H Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. Clinical history must be provided. This profile includes Chromosome Analysis (Blood), Cystic Fibrosis (139 common variants) – reflex to Poly T when required, and Y chromosome microdeletions – AZFa + AZFb + AZFc + SRY. |
Gliadin Antibodies (IgG) (deamidated) (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
Gliadin Antibodies (IgG) (deamidated) (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Globulin (Calculated) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Glomerular Basement Membrane Abs | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Glucagon | A (Plasma) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Glucose | G Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. Fasting or non-fasting status must be clearly stated. |
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency – full G6PD gene sequencing | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Gluten Sensitivity Profile | ABB Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Gluten Single IgE Allergen, Gliadin Antibodies (IgG) (deamidated), HLA Tissue Typing Coeliac Disease – DQ2/DQ8, Immunoglobulin A, and Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (Coeliac). Special instructions for reflex testing based on IgA levels are provided. |
Gluten/Coeliac Genetic Profile 2 | AB Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Gliadin Antibodies (IgG) (deamidated), HLA Tissue Typing Coeliac Disease – DQ2/DQ8, Immunoglobulin A, and Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (Coeliac). Special instructions for reflex testing based on IgA levels are provided. |
Glycan Determinants | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Granulocyte Immunology | AA (or 2 x 6ml) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. A questionnaire needs to be completed. |
Gut Hormone Profile | AA (Frozen within 15 minutes) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Recommendation for patient to attend Patient Reception for sample taking. |
Tests Starting with H
Blood Test Name | Description |
H. pylori Antibodies (IgG) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Haematology Profile | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC) and ESR. |
Haemochromatosis – HFE common variants C282Y + H63D | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided. |
Haemoglobin | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Haemoglobin Electrophoresis | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Haemophilia A (Factor VIII deficiency) – CVS | CVS Chorionic Villus (medium provided by laboratory). Informed consent is required. |
Haemophilia B (Factor IX deficiency) – CVS | CVS Chorionic Villus (medium provided by laboratory). Informed consent is required. |
Haemophilus B Influenzae Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hantavirus Serology | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
Haptoglobin | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
HbA1c (Self-collect) | A (TDL Tiny) Lavender Microtainer, EDTA anticoagulant, Top fill line: 400-500µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
HbA1c (Venous) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
HCG (Oncology) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
HCG (Quantitative) (Self-collect) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
HCG (Quantitative) (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
HDL Cholesterol | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis (Acute) Screen | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This screen includes Hepatitis A (IgM), Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, and Hepatitis C Antibodies. |
Hepatitis A (IgM) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis A Immunity (IgG/IgM) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis A Profile | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis A RNA by PCR | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml or B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis A, B & C Profile | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Hepatitis A Profile, Hepatitis B Profile, Hepatitis C Antibodies, and Liver Function Tests (LFT). |
Hepatitis B (PCR) Genotype | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml or B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis B ‘e’ Antigen and Antibody | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis B Core Antibody – IgM | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis B Core Antibody – Total | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis B DNA (Viral load) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml or B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis B Immunity (IgG) (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
Hepatitis B Immunity (IgG) (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis B Profile | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis B Surface Antibodies, and Hepatitis B Core IgG/IgM. |
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis C Antibodies (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
Hepatitis C Antibodies (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis C Antigen (Early detection) (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
Hepatitis C Antigen (Early detection) (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis C Genotype | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml or B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis C Quantification (Viral Load) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml or B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis Delta Antibody | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis Delta Antigen | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis E IgG/IgM | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Hepatitis G (PCR) | A (Frozen plasma) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Hereditary Comprehensive Cancer NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history and patient consent must be provided. |
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Comprehensive NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Herpes Simplex I/II Antibody Profile (IgG) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
HFE gene (Haemochromatosis) – common variants C282Y + H63D | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided. |
Hirschprung Disease NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Histamine (Blood) | A (Frozen plasma) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Histone Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Histoplasmosis | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
HIV 1 & 2 Abs/p24Ag (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
HIV 1 & 2/p24Ag (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
HIV-1 Genotypic Resistance (Integrase) | AA (2 x 6ml) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
HIV-1 Genotypic Resistance (RT & Protease) | AA (2 x 6ml) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
HIV-1 Proviral DNA | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
HIV-1 RNA Viral Load by PCR | AA (2 x 6ml) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
HIV-1 Tropism | AA (2 x 6ml) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
HIV-2 RNA by PCR | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
HIV Confirmation of Positive Screens (3 methodologies) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
HIV Screening: HIV1 & 2 Abs/p24 Ag (4th Gen) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
HLA A, B, C | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Specific instructions for sample collection and shipping to Chicago are provided. |
HLA B*57:01 | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided, and HLA-B*57:01 should be tested before starting patients on Abacavir. |
HLA B27 | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA-C | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Specific instructions for sample collection and shipping to Chicago are provided. |
HLA DQ Alpha Antigens | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Specific instructions for sample collection and shipping to Chicago are provided. |
HLA DQ Beta Antigens | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Specific instructions for sample collection and shipping to Chicago are provided. |
HLA DR Antigens | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Specific instructions for sample collection and shipping to Chicago are provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing A | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing A+B | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing A+B+C (Class I) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing A/B/DRB1/3/4/5 | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing A/B/DRB1/3/4/5/DQB1 | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing A/B/C/DRB1/3/4/5/DQB1 (Class I & II) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing B | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing B*27 only | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing B*51 (Behcet’s Disease) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing B*57:01 high resolution | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing C | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing Coeliac Disease – DQ2/DQ8 | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing DRB1/3/4/5 | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing DRB1/3/4/5/DQB1 (Class II) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
HLA Tissue Typing Narcolepsy – DQB1*06:02 | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Homocysteine (Quantitative) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml or A (Plasma) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Sample should be spun and separated within 1 hour of venepuncture. |
Horse Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
House Dust Mite Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
HRT Profile 1 | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes FSH, Oestradiol-17-Beta, and Progesterone. |
HRT Profile 2 | BG Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. Fasting or non-fasting status must be clearly stated. This profile includes Lipid Profile, Glucose, Free T4, TSH, FSH, and Oestradiol-17-Beta. |
HTLV 1 & 2 Abs. (Human T Lymphotropic Virus Type I-II) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Huntington Disease – HD gene repeat analysis PCR | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical history and genetic consent form must be provided, and referrals are only from consultant neurologist or clinical geneticist. Contact lab prior to sending. |
Hyperinsulinism NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Tests Starting with I
Blood Test Name | Description |
IgE (Total) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
IgG Subclasses | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
IgVH variant analysis for CLL | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Immune-Complexes | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Immunoglobulin A | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Immunoglobulin E – Total | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Immunoglobulin G | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Immunoglobulin M | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM, IgA) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Inherited bleeding and platelet disorders (R90) | A A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical synopsis, factor levels, bleeding history, family history, and informed consent are required. Contact laboratory for forms/guidance. |
Inhibin A | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Inhibin B | B (Day 3 of cycle, frozen) Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
INR | C Light blue Vacutainer, Citrate anticoagulant, 4.5ml. Citrate samples should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of sample taking if a delay is expected. |
Insulin Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Interleukin 28b Genotype | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Intrinsic Factor Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Iodine – Serum | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Iron (TIBC included) (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Iron Overload Profile | AB Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history must be provided. This profile includes Iron (TIBC included), Ferritin, Transferrin Saturation, and Haemochromatosis C282Y, H63D. |
Iron Status Profile (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Iron (TIBC included), Ferritin, and Transferrin Saturation. |
ISAC Panel (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile allows simultaneous measurement of specific antibodies to over one hundred allergen components from 48 preselected allergen sources from a single sample. |
Tests Starting with J
Blood Test Name | Description |
Joubert/Meckel-Gruber Syndrome NGS Panel | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Tests Starting with K
Blood Test Name | Description |
KIR (Killer-like Immunoglobulin-like Receptors) Genotyping | AAA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Specific instructions for sample collection and shipping to Chicago are provided. |
Tests Starting with L
Blood Test Name | Description |
Latex Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
LDL7 Subfractions | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Lead (Blood) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy – m.3460G>A + m.11778G>A + m.14484T>C common variants | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Legionella Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Leishmania Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Leptospirosis (Weil’s Disease) Abs (IgM) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Leucocyte Antibody Detection Panel FEMALE | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Specific instructions for sample collection and shipping to Chicago are provided. |
Leucocyte Antibody Detection Panel MALE | HHH Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. Contact the Referrals Department before taking and sending sample to the laboratory. Samples must arrive on the same day, and specific shipping instructions to Chicago are provided. |
Leukaemia (Rapid Acute) DNA and RNA NGS Panel | A (3mL minimum) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml or bone marrow aspirate sample, along with patient informed consent. This comprehensive panel analyzes 45 DNA target genes and 30 RNA fusion driver genes for various myeloid disorders. |
Leukaemia Fusion Gene Screening Assay (Q30) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Leukaemia/Lymphoma RNA Sequencing (Fusion Gene and SNV/Indel) Panel | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, along with patient informed consent. This panel analyzes RNA samples for SNVs, indels, or fusion transcripts in over 199 genes related to lymphoid and myeloid malignancies. |
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (p53-related cancer predisposition) – TP53 sequencing + MLPA | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history and patient consent must be provided. |
Lipase (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Lipid Profile (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Triglycerides, Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (Calculated), and Non-HDL Cholesterol. |
Lipid Transfer Proteins | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Lipocalins | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Lipoprotein (a) (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
Lipoprotein (a) (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Lipoprotein Electrophoresis | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Lissencephaly NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Liver Fibrosis (Enhanced Liver Fibrosis ELF) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Liver Function Tests (Excluding ALT) (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. This profile includes Aspartate Transaminase (AST) (SGOT), Bilirubin, Protein Total, Alkaline Phosphatase, Albumin, Globulin, and Gamma GT. |
Liver Function Tests (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Bilirubin (Total), ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) (SGPT), Aspartate Transaminase (AST) (SGOT), Total Protein, Alkaline Phosphatase, Albumin, Globulin, and Gamma GT. |
Liver Kidney Microsomal Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Lymphocyte Subsets (CD3/CD4/CD8) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Lysosomal Storage Disorders NGS Panel – full gene sequencing | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. This panel covers 55 genes for various lysosomal storage disorders. |
Tests Starting with M
Blood Test Name | Description |
Magnesium (Serum) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Magnesium (Whole blood) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml or H Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. |
Malarial Antibodies (Pl. falciparum) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history and travel history details must be provided. |
Malarial Antibodies (species specific) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history and travel history details must be provided. |
Male Genetic Reproductive Profile | AH Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and H Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. Clinical history must be provided. This profile includes Chromosome Analysis (Blood), Cystic Fibrosis (139 common variants) – reflex to Poly T when required, and Y chromosome microdeletions – AZFa + AZFb + AZFc + SRY. |
Marfan Syndrome and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Measles Antibodies (IgG) Immunity | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Measles Antibodies (IgM) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Meckel-Gruber/Joubert Syndrome NGS Panel | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Meningococcal Serology (only serogroup C) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Mercury (Blood) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml or H Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. |
Metabolic Syndrome Profile | ABBG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. Fasting or non-fasting status must be clearly stated. This profile includes Lipid Profile, Glucose, HbA1C, Insulin, C Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity), and Adiponectin. |
Microfilaria Blood Film | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. |
Microphthalmia/Anophthalmia/Coloboma NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Mineral Screen | BK Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and K Dark Blue Vacutainer, Trace Element Tube (Serum), 7ml. This profile includes Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Chromium, and Manganese. |
Mineral Screen (Whole blood) | HH Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. This profile includes Whole Blood Potassium, Whole Blood Magnesium, Whole Blood Calcium, Whole Blood Manganese, Whole Blood Zinc, Whole Blood Copper, and Whole Blood Selenium, Whole Blood Chromium. |
Mineral Screen and Industrial Heavy Metal Screen (Trace Metals) | ABHK Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml, and K Dark Blue Vacutainer, Trace Element Tube (Serum), 7ml. This profile includes Aluminium, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, and Chromium. |
Miscarriage/Thrombotic Risk Profile | AABCCC Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and C Light blue Vacutainer, Citrate anticoagulant, 4.5ml. Citrate samples should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours if transportation delay is expected. Clinical history must be provided. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), Coagulation Profile 1, Antithrombin III, Factor V Leiden – G1691A Variant, Factor II Prothrombin – G20210A Variant, MTHFR – common C677T + A1298C variants, Lupus Anticoagulant, Protein C, Free Protein S Ag, and Cardiolipin Antibodies (IgG+IgM). |
Mitochondrial Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Motor Neurone Disease (Amylotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
MTHFR – common C677T + A1298C variants | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided. |
Mucopolysaccharidosis NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 – full MEN1 sequencing | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history and patient consent must be provided. |
Mumps Antibodies (IgG) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Mumps Antibodies (IgG and IgM) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM and IgG | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Myelin Associated Glycoprotein Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Myelin Basic Protein Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Myeloid Gene Panel | A (3mL minimum) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml or bone marrow aspirate sample, along with patient informed consent. This panel enables the analysis of 75 genes frequently mutated in myeloid malignancies, including copy number variations (CNVs). |
Myeloma Screen CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. Fasting or non-fasting status must be clearly stated. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), ESR, Biochemistry Profile, Protein Electrophoresis, Immunoglobulins (IgA, lgG, IgM), and Serum Free Light Chains. |
Myeloperoxidase Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Myeloproliferative Neoplasm NGS Screening Panel | A (3mL minimum) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml or bone marrow aspirate sample, along with patient informed consent. This NGS assay profiles 45 DNA target genes and 30 RNA fusion driver genes, covering relevant targets for various myeloid disorders. |
Myocardial Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Myoglobin (Serum) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tests Starting with N
Blood Test Name | Description |
Narcolepsy (HLA DQB1*06:02) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Needle Stick Injury Profile | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile (for donor, not recipient) includes Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis C Antibodies, and HIV 1 & 2/p24Ag, with serum saved for 2 years. |
Nervous System/Brain Cancer NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history and patient consent must be provided. |
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 – NF1 + SPRED1 sequencing + deletions/duplications | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Contact lab prior to sending. Clinical history and patient consent must be provided. |
Neurological Viral Screen | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Measles Antibodies (IgG) Immunity, Measles Antibodies (IgM), Mumps Antibodies (IgG), Mumps Antibodies (IgM), Cytomegalovirus (IgG/IgM) Antibodies, Herpes Simplex I/II Antibody Profile (IgG), and Varicella zoster Antibodies (IgG). |
Neuronal Antibody (Hu, Ri, Yo, Cv2, Ma2) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Neurone Specific Enolase | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Newborn Screening Panel | J, and contact with the laboratory for special sample tubes/containers/instructions is recommended. |
Nickel (Serum) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
NMDA Receptor Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Nucleic Acid Antigen Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Nystagmus, X-linked Infantile – FRMD7 gene sequencing | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Tests Starting with O
Blood Test Name | Description |
Orosomucoid (A1AG – Alpha 1 Glycoprotein) | B (Frozen) Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tests Starting with P
Blood Test Name | Description |
PAI-1 4G/5G Polymorphism | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Specific instructions for sample collection and shipping to Chicago are provided. |
Paraganglioma/Pheochromocytoma NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history and patient consent must be provided. |
Parathyroid Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Paroxymal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria | A (Whole blood) Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. A copy of the FBC report is needed, and the sample must be received at TDL within 24 hours of blood being drawn (Monday to Wednesday and Thursday before 12pm). |
Parvalbumins | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Peach Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Peanut Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Pemphigus/Pemphigoid Autoantibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Periodic Fever/Autoinflammation NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6mlutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (also RU, RF). Clinical history is essential, and samples must be protected from light. |
PR-10 Proteins | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Prealbumin | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Pregnancy (Serum) [Quantitative] | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Pre-Travel Screen (DVT) | AAB Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history must be provided. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), Factor II Prothrombin – G20210A Variant, Factor V Leiden – G1691A Variant, and Cardiolipin Antibodies (IgG+IgM). |
Primary Hyperoxaluria NGS Panel | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and patient informed consent. |
Profilins | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) (Self-collect) | B (TDL Tiny) Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) (Venous)* | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Results between 4.00 ug/L and 10.00 ug/L will automatically reflex to a Free PSA with a calculated ratio. |
Protein Electrophoresis incl. immunoglobulin | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Protein S Activity | C (Frozen) citrate samples, which should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours of collection. Sample should be sent to the laboratory on the same day, and clinical history must be provided.Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies** requires B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
Tests Starting with R
Blood Test Name | Description |
Rabies Antibody | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Renal Cysts and Diabetes (RCAD) – HNF-1β sequencing exons 1-9 and dosage analysis by MLPA | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Reproductive Immunophenotype Panel | HHH Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. Specific instructions for sample collection and shipping to Chicago are provided. |
Rheumatoid Factor (Latex Test) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Rheumatology Profile 1 (Screen) | AB Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), ESR, Uric Acid (Serum), Rheumatoid Factor (Latex Test), Anti-CCP Antibodies, and C Reactive Protein (CRP). |
Rheumatology Profile 2 (Connective tissue) | AABB Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), ESR, Uric Acid (Serum), Anti-Nuclear Antibodies, DNA (Double Stranded) Antibodies IgG, Antibodies to Extractable Nuclear Antigens (ENA), Rheumatoid Factor (Latex Test), Anti-CCP Antibodies, HLA B27, C Reactive Protein (CRP), and CENP-B. |
Rheumatology Profile 3 (Rheumatoid/Basic) | AB Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), ESR, Uric Acid (Serum), Rheumatoid Factor (Latex Test), Anti-CCP Antibodies, Anti-Nuclear Antibodies, and C ReactiveCRP). |
Rheumatology Profile 5 (Mono Arthritis) | AABB Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), ESR, Uric Acid (Serum), Rheumatoid Factor (Latex Test), Anti-CCP Antibodies, Anti-Nuclear Antibodies, C Reactive Protein (CRP), and HLA B27. |
Rheumatology Profile 6 (Rheumatoid Plus) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Rheumatoid Factor (Latex Test), Anti-CCP Antibodies, and C Reactive Protein (CRP). |
Rickettsial Species Antibody Profile | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
RNA Polymerase Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Rubella Antibody (IgG) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Rubella Antibody (IgM) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tests Starting with S
Blood Test Name | Description |
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Salivary Duct Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Schistosome (Bilharzia) Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Travel history details must be provided. |
Screening Profile 1 – Biochemistry CHANGE | BG Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile includes Urea and Electrolytes, Liver Function Tests, Bone Markers, Glucose, Triglycerides, Cholesterol, and Iron (TIBC included). |
Screening Profile 2 – Haematology/Biochemistry CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vac* Screening Profile 4 – Haematology/Biochemistry (Short) CHANGE requires ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), ESR, Renal Function, Liver Function Tests, Bone Markers, Glucose, Triglycerides, and Cholesterol. |
Screening Profile 5 – Haematology/Biochemistry (Postal) CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile does not include ESR and Phosphate due to transit times. |
Screening Profile 6 – Well Person CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This Profile. |
Screening Profile 8 – Well Person CHANGE | ABG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. This profile includes Screening Profile 2 – Haematology/Biochemistry, Free T4/ TSH, HbA1c, Ferritin, and Vitamin D (25-OH). |
Screening Profile 9F – Senior Female CHANGE | ABBG Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml. Samples should be sent to the laboratory on the same day. This profile includes Screening Profile 2 – Haematology/Biochemistry, HDL/LDL Cholesterol (Calculated), HbA1C, Free T4 / TSH, C Reactive Protein (CRP), C Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity), Ferritin, MSU, Vitamin D (25-OH), HE4, and Lp-PLA2 (PLAC) Test. |
Screening Profile 10 – Cardiovascular Risk 1 | BB Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Lipid Profile, Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, Lipoprotein (a), C Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity), and Lp-PLA2 (PLAC) Test. |
Screening Profile 11 – Cardiovascular Risk 2 | BBBC Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and C Light blue Vacutainer, Citrate SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Serotonin | HH (Frozen whole blood) Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. Contact the laboratory for special sample tubes/containers/instructions. |
Serum Albumins | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Serum Free Light Chains | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Sesame Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Shrimp Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Silver (Blood) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Skin (Pemphigus/Pemphigoid) Autoantibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml [* Soybean Components requires B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Sperm Antibodies (Serum) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Spinocerebellar Ataxia – multiplex SCA1+2+3+6+7+8+10+12 +17 common repeat expansions | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Spinocerebellar Ataxia NGS Panel | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
STI Profile: MSM1 (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml (also FCRU / PCR Swab Throat / PCR Swab Rectal). This profile includes HIV 1&2/p24 Ag, Syphilis IgG/IgM, Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea – Urine, Chlamydia/Gonorrho, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL. Samples should be posted on the same day they are taken, avoiding weekends and bank holidays. |
Syphilis IgG/IgM (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tests Starting with T
Blood Test Name | Description |
T cell Clonality Assay (TCR beta and TCR gamma) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (also FFPE). |
T3 | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tay Sachs Screen | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Testicular Tumour Profile (LDH, AFP, HCQG) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Alpha-Fetoprotein, and HCG (Oncology). 6ml. |
Thrombophilia with a likely monogenic cause (R97) | A A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml. Clinical synopsis, levels of relevant proteins, thrombosis history, family history, and informed consent are required. Contact laboratory for forms/guidance. |
Thrombotic Risk Profile | AABCCC Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml, and C Light blue Vacutainer, Citrate anticoagulant, 4.5ml. Citrate samples should be double spun, separated, and frozen within 4-8 hours if transportation delay is expected. This profile includes Full Blood Count (FBC), Coagulation Profile 1, Antithrombin III, Factor V Leiden – G1691A Variant, Factor II Prothrombin – G20210A Variant, MTHFR – common C677T + A1298C variants, Lupus Anticoagulant, Protein C, Protein S Free Ag, and Cardiolipin Antibodies (IgG+IgM) [5utainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Thyroid Profile 1 (FT4/TSH) (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Free T4 and TSH. |
Thyroid Profile 2 (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes T4, TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Thyroglobulin Abs, and Thyroid Peroxidase. |
Thyroid Profile 3 (FT3/FT4/TSH) (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Free T3, Free T4, and TSH. |
Thyroxine Binding Globulin | B (Frozen) Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tissue Polypeptide Antigen | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tissue Transglutaminase IgG | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Torch Screen | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. This profile includes Toxoplasma Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Rubella Antibody (IgG), Rubella Antibody (IgM), Cytomegalovirus (IgG/IgM) Antibodies, and Herpes Simplex I/II Antibody Profile (IgG). |
Total Acid Phosphatase | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Total Bile Acid/Bile Salts | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Total IgE | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Toxoplasma Antibodies (IgG, IgM) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
Toxoplasma Antibody Full Evaluation (IgM, Dye Test, IgG Avidity) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Clinical history must be provided. |
TPHA | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Transferrin Electrophoresis | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Trichinella Serology | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Triglycerides | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tropomyosins | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
TSH-Receptor Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tuberous Sclerosis (TSC1 + TSC2) | AA Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history must be provided along with patient informed consent. |
Tularaemia Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Travel history details must be provided. |
Tumour Necrosis Factor – Alpha | B (Frozen) Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Sample should be sent to the laboratory on the same day. |
Tests Starting with U
Blood Test Name | Description |
Urea (Venous) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Uric Acid (Serum) | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tests Starting with V
Blood Test Name | Description |
Venom Components | B Goldainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Vitamin Profile 1 | ABB Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. Sample should be separated and frozen if sending overnight. Patients taking supplements may be advised to stop medication prior to testing. This profile includes Vitamin A (Retinol), Beta Carotene, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin D (25-OH), and Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol Red cell, Vitamin B12 (Active), Vitamin D (25-OH), and Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol). |
Tests Starting with W
Blood Test Name | Description |
Wall Pellitory Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Wheat Components | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Whole Genome Sequencing (solo/duo/trio) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml, and clinical history and patient consent details must be provided. |
Yersinia Antibodies | B Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml. |
Tests Starting with Z
Blood Test Name | Description |
Zinc (Whole Blood) | A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml or H Green Vacutainer, Lithium heparin anticoagulant, 6ml. |