Endocrinology

Test ID: COR Turnaround time:  1 day Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure (sample should be taken as early in the morning as possible, record time on sample) Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable    

Test ID: VHL15 Thyroid Panel (FT3, FT4, TSH) Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Luteinizing Hormone Prolactin Cancer Antigen 125 Oestradiol Progesterone Testosterone Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Free Androgen Index Turnaround time: 1 day Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal NOT acceptable    

Test ID: OSTC Turnaround time:  5 days Sample Collection Instructions:

Test ID: RT3 Turnaround time:  15 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure, sample date and time MUST be included. Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) - serum must be separated and frozen if not submitted on the day of collection. Sample Stability: Postal NOT acceptable    

Test ID: PLAC Turnaround time:  8 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) vial Sample Stability: Suitable for postage

Test ID: PIT Includes the following tests: Cortisol (COR), follicle stimulating hormone(FSH), growth hormone(GH), luteinising hormone (LH), prolactin (PROL) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Turnaround time:  7 days Sample Collection Instructions: Patient should be fasting and resting for 30 mins before sample taking. Samples need handling urgently. GH sample should be separated and frozen. Sample Requirements:…

Test ID: PETH Turnaround time:  7-9 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Purple (EDTA) vial Sample Stability: Suitable for postage

Test ID: PENS Turnaround time:  4 days Sample Collection Instructions: Store at ambient temperature Sample Requirements: STM - Amies transport medium swab without charcoal Sample Stability: Suitable for postage

Test ID: FOCP Turnaround time:  3 days Sample Collection Instructions: Refrigerate. Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection. Sample Requirements:  FBU Instructions: 

Test ID: E1 Turnaround time:  18 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements:  Yellow (SST) tube Sample Stability: Suitable for postage