Biochemistry Work
🚨 Urgent Tests
Section titled “🚨 Urgent Tests”| ACTH |
AdrenocorticotrophinURGENT
Sample: EDTA
Discipline: Biochemistry
SOP: PF-PTD-3
| | ALDO |
AldosteroneURGENT
Sample: SST / EDTA
SOP: PF-PTD-8
| | AMMO |
AmmoniaURGENT
Sample: Lemon / EDTA
Notes: Process immediately
| | ANCA |
ANCAURGENT
Sample: SST
Notes: Label and take to automate
| | AXA |
Anti-Xa AssayURGENT
Sample: Citrate
Notes: Spin within 1 hour
| | BA |
Bile AcidsURGENT
Sample: SST
| | BOHB |
Beta-hydroxybutyrateURGENT
Sample: Grey
| | CALN |
CalcitoninURGENT
Sample: SST
| | C1ES |
C1 Esterase InhibitorURGENT
Sample: SST
Notes: Keep at ESL
| | CGAB |
Chromogranin A / BURGENT
Sample: Lemon / EDTA
| | DD |
D-DimerURGENT
Sample: Citrate
Notes: Take to coag
| | GAST |
GastrinURGENT
Sample: EDTA / Lemon
| | LACT |
LactateURGENT
Sample: Grey
Notes: Within 4 hours
| | METP |
Plasma MetanephrinesURGENT
Sample: Lemon / EDTA
| | TROP |
High Sensitivity Troponin TURGENT
Sample: Green / SST
| | TT |
Thrombin TimeURGENT
Sample: Citrate
Notes: Within 2 hours
| | VANC |
VancomycinURGENT
Sample: SST
Notes: Trough level
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1.25 DihydroxycholecalciferolURGENT
Sample: SST
Discipline: Biochemistry
Also known as: 1.25 DHCC
AAT
| ACTH |
AdrenocorticotrophinURGENT
Sample: EDTA
Discipline: Biochemistry
Notes: Process immediately
SOP:
| ANCA |
ANCA (MPO / PR3)URGENT
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
Notes: Label and take directly to automate
| ACTH |
AdrenocorticotrophinURGENT
Sample: EDTA
Discipline: Biochemistry
Notes: Process immediately
SOP:
| DAT |
Direct Antiglobulin Test (Coombs)
Sample: EDTA
Discipline: Haematology
Notes: Label and take to Haematology
| | DD |
D-DimerURGENT
Sample: Citrate
Discipline: Haematology
Notes: Label and take to coag
| | DHAS |
DHEAS
Sample: SST
Notes: Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate
| | DIAB |
Diabetes Antibody Panel
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
Notes: GAD, IA2, ZnT8, Insulin antibodies
| | DIG |
Digoxin
Sample: SST
Notes: Lanoxin, label in rack
| | DPD |
DPD Mutation (Fluorouracil toxicity)
Sample: EDTA
Notes: Label in rack
| | EGFR |
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
Sample: SST
| | ELF |
Enhanced Liver Fibrosis Test
Sample: SST
| | ERYT |
Erythropoietin (EPO)
Sample: SST
| | ESR |
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Sample: EDTA
| | FAB |
Fabry Disease ScreenURGENT
Sample: Green
Notes: Label in rack
| | FBC |
Full Blood Count
Sample: EDTA
| | FCAL |
Faecal Calprotectin
Sample: Stool
| | FELA |
Faecal Elastase
Sample: Stool
Notes: Write FELA on lid
| | FERR |
Ferritin / Iron Studies
Sample: SST
| | FILM |
Blood Film
Sample: EDTA
| | FLC |
Free Light Chains
Sample: SST
| | FOL |
Folic Acid
Sample: SST
| | FSH |
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Sample: SST
| | FT3 |
Free T3
Sample: SST
| | FT4 |
Free T4
Sample: SST
| | G6PD |
G6PD Screen
Sample: EDTA
Notes: Label in rack
| | GAD |
Anti-GAD Antibodies
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
| | GAST |
GastrinURGENT
Sample: EDTA / Lemon
| | GGT |
Gamma-GT
Sample: SST
| | GH |
Growth Hormone
Sample: SST
Notes: Label in rack
| | GLU |
Random Glucose
Sample: Grey
| | GTT |
Glucose Tolerance Test
Sample: Grey x2
Notes: If 1 sample, process as FGLU & HBA1
| | HB27 |
HLA-B27
Sample: EDTA
Notes: Use tall EDTA, label in rack
| | HBA1 |
HbA1c
Sample: EDTA
| | HCG |
Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin
Sample: SST
| | HCYS |
HomocysteineURGENT
Sample: Dark green / SST
| | HFE |
Haemochromatosis
Sample: EDTA
Notes: Tall EDTA, label in rack
| IGA |
Immunoglobulin A
Notes: Code IGA if patient under 18 with coeliac test
| | IGE |
| | IGF1 |
Insulin-like Growth Factor 1
Sample: SST
Notes: Label in rack
| | IGRA |
T-Spot TB
Sample: Green
Discipline: Serology
| | IGS |
Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM)
Sample: SST
| | IMMS |
Immunophenotyping
Sample: Whole blood EDTA
Notes: Analysed by Barts, urgent Fridays only
| | INFX |
InfliximabURGENT
Sample: SST
Notes: Label in rack
| | INHB |
Inhibin BURGENT
Notes: Take to lab within 2 hours
| | ISLE |
Anti-Islet Cell Antibodies
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
| | KCH |
VGKC / LGI1 / CASPR2 Antibodies
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
| | L |
Liver Function Test
Sample: SST
Notes: Includes bilirubin, protein
| | LACT |
LactateURGENT
Sample: Grey
Notes: Process within 4 hours
| | LDH |
Lactate Dehydrogenase
Sample: SST
| | LEAD |
Lead
Sample: EDTA
| | LEVE |
Levetiracetam
Sample: SST
Notes: Label in rack
| | LH |
Luteinising Hormone
Sample: SST
| | LH/FSH |
Gonadotrophins
Sample: SST
| | LI |
Lithium
Sample: SST
Notes: Do not use lithium heparin tubes
| | LIP |
Lipids Profile
Sample: SST
| | LIVS |
Liver Autoimmune Screen
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
| | LUP |
Lupus Anticoagulant
Sample: Citrate x2
Notes: Cross tops, take to coag
| | MAL |
Malarial Parasite
Sample: EDTA x2
Notes: Label and take to haematology
| | METP |
Plasma MetanephrinesURGENT
Sample: Lemon / EDTA
| | METR |
MethotrexateURGENT
Sample: Red / SST
Notes: Label in rack
| | MG |
Magnesium
Sample: SST
| | MMA |
Methylmalonic Acid
Sample: SST
Notes: Label in rack
| NEFA |
Non-esterified Fatty AcidsURGENT
Sample: Light / Dark Green
Notes: See BOHB
| | NJO1 |
Myositis Antibody Screen
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
Notes: Synthetase & dermatomyositis antibodies
| | NMDA |
NMDA Receptor Antibodies
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
| | OEST |
Oestradiol
Sample: SST
| | OLIG |
Oligoclonal Bands (CSF)
Sample: SST
Notes: CSF
| | OSM |
Serum Osmolality
Sample: SST
| | OXCX |
Oxcarbazepine
Sample: SST
| | P3NP |
Procollagen III N-terminal Peptide
Sample: SST
Notes: Label in rack
| | PAA |
Plasma Amino AcidsURGENT
Sample: Green
Notes: Test within hours of collection
| | PARA |
Paracetamol
Sample: SST
Notes: Done with salicylate
| | PBAR |
Phenobarbitone
Sample: SST
| | PCA |
Protein C Activity
Sample: Citrate
| | PCAT |
Plasma CatecholaminesURGENT
Sample: Dark Green
| | PCT |
Procalcitonin
Sample: SST
Notes: Label in rack
| | PEMP |
Pemphigus / Pemphigoid Antibodies
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
| | PERS |
Pernicious Anaemia Screen
Sample: SST
Notes: GPCA, intrinsic factor
| | PFA |
Platelet Function Analysis
Sample: Citrate x3
Notes: Take to lab within 2 hours
| | PGP |
Prothrombin Gene Mutation
Sample: Citrate
| | PHCY |
Plasma HomocysteineURGENT
Sample: Dark Green x2
| | PHNY |
Phenytoin
Sample: SST
| | PHOS |
Phosphate
Sample: SST
| | PK |
Pyruvate Kinase
Sample: EDTA
| | PNH |
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria
Sample: EDTA
Notes: Referral test
| | PRL |
Prolactin
Sample: SST
| | PROG |
Progesterone
Sample: SST
| | PSA |
Prostate Specific Antigen
Sample: SST
| | PTH |
Parathyroid Hormone
Sample: Lemon / EDTA
| | REN |
ReninURGENT
Sample: Green
Discipline: Biochemistry
| | RETI |
Reticulocyte Count
Sample: EDTA
| | RF |
Rheumatoid Factor
Sample: SST
| | RLTA |
ISCR Inhibitor Screen
Sample: Citrate x2
Notes: Take to lab within 2 hours
| | S100 |
S-100 Protein
Sample: Red / SST
Notes: Label in rack
| | SAL |
Salicylate
Sample: SST
Notes: With paracetamol
| | SAS |
Multiple Tests (SAS)
Notes:
Includes Lipase, NSE, Mycophenolate, Gaucher disease, Immunofluorescence, Natalizumab antibodies
| | SE |
Selenium
Sample: Red / EDTA
Notes: No SST, send empty control tube
| | SHBG |
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Sample: SST
| | SIGS |
IgG Subclasses
Sample: SST
| | SIRO |
Sirolimus
Sample: EDTA
| | STER |
Endocrine Antibodies
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
| TAC |
Total Antioxidant Capacity
Sample: SST
| | TEST |
Testosterone
Sample: SST
| | TFT |
Thyroid Function Tests
Sample: SST
Notes: TSH, FT4 (+ FT3 if required)
| | TGB |
Thyroglobulin
Sample: SST
| | TGO |
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
| | TGON |
Thyroglobulin Antibodies
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
| | THEO |
Theophylline
Sample: SST
| | THRB |
TSH Receptor Antibodies
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
| | TRIG |
Triglycerides
Sample: SST
| | TRYP |
TryptaseURGENT
Sample: SST
Notes: Take ASAP after reaction
| | TSI |
Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
Sample: SST
Discipline: Immunology
| | TSH |
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Sample: SST
| | TSIRO |
Tacrolimus
Sample: EDTA
| | URIC |
Uric Acid
Sample: SST
| | UREA |
Urea & Electrolytes
Sample: SST
| | VANC |
VancomycinURGENT
Sample: SST
Notes: Trough level
| | VITB |
Vitamin B12
Sample: SST
| | VITD |
Vitamin D
Sample: SST
| | VMA |
Vanillylmandelic AcidURGENT
Sample: Urine
| | ZINC |
Zinc
Sample: Red / EDTA
Notes: No SST, send empty control tube