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| Name | Department | Specimen Type | Sample Container & Volume | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-Peptide | Biochemistry | Serum | 5 mL - Red Tube | 7 working days |
| C-Reactive Protein | Biochemistry | Serum | 5ml - Red Tube | 1 Day |
| CA-125 | Biochemistry | Serum | 5mL - Red Tube | 1 working day |
| CA-15.3 | Biochemistry | Serum | 5 mL - Red Tube | 1 working day |
| CA-19.9 | Biochemistry | Serum | 5mL - Red Tube | 1 working day |
| Calcitonin | Biochemistry | Serum | 5 mL - Red Tube | 6 working days |
| Calcium | Biochemistry | Serum | 5mL - Red Tube | 1 day |
| Calcium | Biochemistry | Urine | 24hr Plain collection | 3 days |
| Calcium ionized | Biochemistry | Whole Blood | Heparinised Blood Gas Syringe / 3mL | 1 day |
| Calculated Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC) | Biochemistry | Serum | 5ml - Red Tube | 1 day |
| Calprotectin | Biochemistry | Random Stool Sample to be frozen within 1 day Faecal aspirates are not acceptable | Universal container / 5mL | 2 Working Days |
| Carbamazepine | Biochemistry | Serum | 5mL - Red Tube | 1 working day |
| CEA | Biochemistry | Serum | 5mL - Red Tube | 1 working day |
| Chloride | Biochemistry | Serum | 5 mL - Red Tube | 1 day |
| Chloride | Biochemistry | Urine | 24hr Plain collection | 3 days |
| Chloride | Biochemistry | Random Urine | 5 mL Universal container | 3 days |
| Cholesterol | Biochemistry | Serum / Fluid | 5ml - Red Tube / Universal container - 5ml | 1 day |
| Cholinesterase | Biochemistry | Serum | 5mL - Red Tube | 1 day |
| Chromogranin A | Biochemistry | Serum | 5 ml - Red Tube | 30 working days |
| CK | Biochemistry | Serum | 5 mL - Red Tube | 1 day |
| Copper - Referred to external agency | Biochemistry | Sodium Heparin Plasma | 5 mL Trace Metal Tube / Navy | 20 days |
| Copper - Referred to external agency | Biochemistry | Urine | 24hr collection into an Acid Washed container | 20 days |
| Corrected Calcium | Biochemistry | Derived from the Calcium and Albumin results | 1 day | |
| Cortisol | Biochemistry | Serum | 5 mL - Red Tube | 1 working day |
| Creatinine | Biochemistry | Urine | 24hr Plain collection | 3 days |
| Creatinine | Biochemistry | Serum | 5 mL - Red Tube | 1 day. For acute wards turn-around-time is 1hr and 15mins. |
| Creatinine | Biochemistry | Random Urine | Universal container / 5mL | 3 days |
| Creatinine | Biochemistry | Fluid | Universal container / 5mL | 1 day |
| Creatinine Clearance | Biochemistry | Serum & Urine | 5mL - Red Tube & 24hr Plain collection | 3 days |
| Cystatin C - Nephrology Only | Biochemistry | Serum | 5ml - Red Tube | 15 working days |
| CALR exon 9 mutations | Cancer Molecular Diagnostics | Peripheral blood | 9ml in Purple EDTA | 10-15 working days |
| cfDNA Lung T790M mutation | Cancer Molecular Diagnostics | 2 x 8 ml white cell-free DNA collection tubes | 2 x 8ml white cell-free DNA collection tubes (White (K3EDTA plus a cell preservative) After collection invert 8-10 times. | 5 - 10 working days |
| Chimaerism | Cancer Molecular Diagnostics | Bone Marrow | 9ml in RPMI | 10-15 working days |
| Chimaerism | Cancer Molecular Diagnostics | Peripheral Blood | 9ml in purple EDTA | 10-15 working days |
| Colorectal panel | Cancer Molecular Diagnostics | Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue | See related links for Solid Tumour Service User Guide | 10 working days |
| CSF for Cytology | Cytology | Fresh | 30 mL universal. Contact Materials Management 416 2573/ 416 2574 | 3 Working days |
| Coag screen PT / APTT | Haematology | Peripheral Blood | 1 x 3ml Light Blue Tri-sodium Citrate sample | 1 hour |
| Cord Blood CD34 | Haematology | Cord sample taken into EDTA Tube | 4ml Purple EDTA | 2 hours |
| Correction Tests | Haematology | Peripheral Blood | 6 x 3ml Light Blue Tri-Sodium Citrate samples | 5 working days |
| CSF Immunophenotyping | Haematology | CSF sample in RPMI-heparin or Transfix CSF samples are stable for 18 hours in RPMI-heparin and 4 days in Transfix. Please note: Do not send CSF samples for immunophenotyping to the laboratory in the pneumatic chute system. | 7 working Days | |
| Cyclosporin | Haematology | Peripheral Blood | 4 ml EDTA Purple | 4 working days - Urgent analysis available on request |
| Cytogenetics / Karyotype in Haematological Malignancies | Haematology | Blood OR Bone Marrow Aspirate | 4ml Purple EDTA or Bone Marrow Aspirate in RPMI | Acute Leukaemia - Presentation 5 months, but may be faster depending on Specific Referral factors |
| Cilia | Histopathology | Ciliary brushings | 3% Glutaraldehyde. Contact Histology laboratory at 4162033 for these bottles | variable |
| C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Function) | Immunology | Clotted blood | 5ml Red | 21 days |
| C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Level) | Immunology | Clotted blood | 5ml Red | 10 days |
| C3 Nephritic Factor | Immunology | Clotted blood | 5ml Red | Up to 8 weeks |
| Caeruloplasmin | Immunology | Clotted blood | 5ml Red | 4 days |
| Cardiolipin Antibodies (IgG) | Immunology | Clotted blood | 5ml Red | 7 days |
| CD25 (Interleukin 2 Receptor alpha) | Immunology | Clotted blood | 5ml Red. | 21 Days |
| Circulating Skin Antibodies (IgG) | Immunology | Clotted blood | 5ml Red. | 14 days |
| Class-Switched Memory B cells (CSMB) and CD21 Low B-Cells | Immunology | Blood | 4ml Purple EDTA | 4 days |
| Complement C3 and C4 | Immunology | Clotted blood | 5ml Red. | 4 days |
| Complement Components | Immunology | Clotted blood | 5ml Red | Up to 8 weeks |
| Complement Function | Immunology | Clotted blood | 5ml Red | 21 days |
| Connective Tissue Disease (CTD) Screen | Immunology | Clotted blood | 5ml Red. | 7 days. Please note follow on tests Centomere, Ro, La, SM, RNP, Jo-1 and dsDNA (EliA) have a turn around time of 9 days. |
| Cryoglobulin | Immunology | Clotted blood (maintained at 37 degrees Celcius) | 2x5ml Red | 21 days |
| CSF Neurodegeneration Biomarker Assay | Immunology | CSF | 10 ml Sterile Polypropylene Tube | 40 days |
| Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Antibodies | Immunology | Clotted blood | 5ml Red | 7 days |
| Cytokine Analysis | Immunology | Clotted Blood | 5ml Red | 21 Days |
| Cerebrospinal fluid | Microbiology | Cerebrospinal fluid. Blood cultures should be collected from all patients with suspected meningitis. | THREE sequentially labelled sterile white-capped containers containing 10 drops of fluid. Please also send OCM labels for CSFGLu and CSFProt in the same bag and these will be appropriately forwarded to Biochemistry through the Microbiology department. | Microscopy results available within 2 hours of receipt of specimen. Final report available within 3 days(except where extended microbiology culture is requested this will reflect on the TAT which may be longer) |
| Cervical swab - culture | Microbiology | Cervical swab | transwab plain | 5 days |
| Chlamydia trachomatis / Neisseria gonorrhoeae PCR | Microbiology | PREFERRED SPECIMEN TYPES: Male: First-void urine (or urethral swab ) Female: Vulvo-vaginal swab (or endocervical swab) Specialist STI Clinics only: Rectal swabs and pharyngeal swabs | First Void Urines: Samples must be taken using the Aptima Urine Specimen Collection Kit. Swabs: Swabs must be taken using the Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit. Please see “Notes” section below for full instructions. Collection Kits are available from Microbiology (phone 01-4162966 to arrange). | 5 Working days |
| CJD 14-3-3 Protein | Microbiology | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Minimum volume of 5mL required* in Sterile container with a clear warning of ?CJD. | 14 Days Minimum |
| Clostridium difficile | Microbiology | Faeces | Sterile universal container containing 2-3 ml of loose/liquid specimen | 1 day |
| Confirmation of N. gonorrhoeae | Microbiology | Isolate (Please state the site of isolation) | Chocolate agar slope | 7 Days |
| CPE Screening | Microbiology | Rectal Swab or Faeces | Routine : Rectal Liquid Transwab plain or Sterile Universal containing a minimum of 1-2mls of faeces Urgent samples: Rectal Transwab (red top) obtained from the laboratory (phone Ext: 2966) | Routine screen: 2 days* Urgent screen: 4 hours. |
| Cryptococcal antigen | Microbiology | Peripheral blood or CSF | 6 ml clotted Red top serum tube or Sterile universal container for CSF | 2 days |
| Cryptosporidium detection | Microbiology | Faeces | Sterile universal container filled to between ¼ and ½ full. Please do not fill to the brim | 2 days |
| Cold Agglutinin Screen | Transfusion Medicine | Blood | 6ml EDTA and 6ml Clotted serum sample taken and kept @37oC. | External test performed upon request. Reports available in up to 4 weeks. |
| Complex Serological Investigations (SJH patients only) | Transfusion Medicine | Blood | 1-2 6mL Pink top bottle (EDTA Sample) | Investigations performed in house may be resolved in 24 - 48 hours depending on the complexity of the investigations. If unresolved, samples may require referral to an External Laboratory. Results reported when available - may take up to 4 weeks depending on the nature of the request. Contact laboratory for information regarding specific requests. |
| Cryoprecipitate (SJH patients only) | Transfusion Medicine | Blood | 6mL EDTA Sample-if blood group is unknown | Routine: Not a stock item. Issued on a Named Patient basis only. Urgent: NA Code Red: NA |
| CMV PCR | Virology | Peripheral blood,BAL | 3 mL whole blood EDTA Purple Top | 2 days |
| CMV serology | Virology | Peripheral blood | 6 ml clotted Red top serum tube | 3 Working days |
| Coxiella burnetti serology | Virology | Peripheral blood | 6 ml clotted Red top serum tube | 10 - 14 days |
| CSF Viral testing | Virology | CSF | Sterile universal container | 3 working days |
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