High Vaginal Swab
Test ID: HVS Turnaround time: 3 days Sample Collection Instructions: High vaginal swab procedure Sample Requirements: STM - Amies Transport Medium swab without charcoal Sample Stability: Sample suitable for postal
read moreHelicobacter Pylori Faecal Antigen
Test ID: HPYL Turnaround time: 3 days Sample Collection Instructions: Stool specimen Sample Requirements: Faecal Blue capped tube Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreFungal Culture (screening)
Test ID: FUNS Turnaround time: 1 week, but up to 1 month if presence of mould or slow growing fungus. Enclose specific request form B18 - Bacteriology-Parasitology-Mycology Sample Collection Instructions: Swab Sample Requirements: Swab type to be confirmed Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
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Test ID: FUNI Turnaround time: 2-3 weeks (but can be up to 5 weeks if presence of mould or slow growing fungus. Enclose the specific request form B18 : Bacteriology-Parasitology-Mycology) Sample Collection Instructions: Swab Sample Requirements: TBC Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
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Test ID: FUNG Turnaround time: 10 days Sample Collection Instructions: Hair/Skin/Nail clippings Sample Requirements: Collect into sterile container. Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreFructosamine (serum)
Test ID: FRUC Turnaround time: 4 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreFaecal Immunochemical Test
Test ID: FIT Turnaround time: 2 days Sample Collection Instructions: FIT Kit (available on request) Sample Requirements: Use supplied kit only Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreDrugs of Abuse Without Chain of Custody (Urine)
Test ID: DOAU Screen includes the following: Cocaine, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Ketamine, Creatinine, Amphetamines, Opiates and Cannabinoids Turnaround time: 17 days Sample Collection Instructions: Random urine - Please let lab know in advance of submitting sample. Sample Requirements: 30mL Urine Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreCytomegalovirus Antibodies (IgG and IgM)
Test ID: CMV Turnaround time: 6 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreFree Testosterone (assay)
Test ID: FTESTA Turnaround time: 6 days Sample Collection Instructions: Separate and freeze within 24 hours of collection Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
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