Biochemistry

Test ID:  COVQS Turnaround time:  3 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable    

Test ID: CORT Turnaround time: 2 days Sample Collection Instructions:

Test ID: CHRA Turnaround time:  11 days Sample Collection Instructions:  PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) should be stopped 2-3 weeks before the chromogranin A assay. Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal NOT acceptable    

Test ID: CENZ Turnaround time:  3 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable    

Test ID: CDTR Turnaround time:  2 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) & Purple (EDTA) Sample Stability: Suitable for postal    

Test ID: C199 Turnaround time:  1 day Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal NOT acceptable    

Test ID: C153 Turnaround time:  1 day Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal not acceptable    

Test ID: NTBNP Turnaround time: 1 day Sample Collection Instructions: Standard Venepuncture Procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Suitable for postage  

Test ID: BILE Bile acids are steroid acids produced in the liver from cholesterol, essential for digesting fats, absorbing fat-soluble vitamins, and regulating metabolism. They are stored in the gallbladder, released into the intestine during meals, and mainly reabsorbed (enterohepatic circulation). Elevated serum levels indicate liver disease or obstruction Turnaround time: 1 day Sample Collection Instructions: Standard Venepuncture…

Test ID: BJPU Turnaround time: 5 days Sample Collection Instructions: Random urine or 30ml aliquot from 24hr collection with volume. Sample Requirements: 30mL urine