Measles IgG
Test ID: MEAG Turnaround time: 3 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) tube Sample Stability: Suitable for postage
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Test ID: MAL Turnaround time: 2 weeks Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) tube Sample Stability: Suitable for postage
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Test ID: LYSB Turnaround time: 1 day Sample Collection Instructions: Do not send between Fri-Sunday. Please label 'risk specimen' if HIV positive Sample Requirements: Purple (EDTA) tube Sample Stability: Unsuitable for postage
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Test ID: LUPA Turnaround time: 4 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure. Clinical history required Samples should be double spun and separated and frozen within 4-8 hours of sample taking, if a delay is expected with transportation to the laboratory, samples must be transported as frozen. Sample Requirements: Light Blue Citrate Tube Sample Stability: Unsuitable for…
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Test ID: LKM Turnaround time: 6 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) tube Sample Stability: Suitable for postage
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Test ID: LIAB Turnaround time: 5 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) tube Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreLipoprotein (a)
Test ID: LIPA Lipoprotein(a) is a specialised blood test used to check inherited, genetic risk of heart disease and stroke. Unlike standard cholesterol markers, the Lp(a) level is determined entirely by genetics, meaning it only needs to be checked once in a lifetime because it does not change with diet or exercise. Turnaround time: 2…
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Test ID: LIPER Turnaround time: 10 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) tube Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
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Test ID: LEPM Detects IgM antibodies in blood serum to diagnose recent or current Leptospira infection, typically appearing from day 6 of illness and lasting for 2–3 months. Results should be interpreted alongside clinical symptoms due to potential false positives, particularly early in infection. Turnaround time: 2 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample…
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