Test List: F
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Fabry Disease, X-linked – GLA gene sequencing
Code
FABM
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystropy (FSHD) – D4Z4 repeat deletion
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Factor II Assay
Code
FAC2
Sample Reqs
C (Frozen) [9] [18]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[18] Citrate Samples
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.
Factor II Prothrombin – G20210A mutation
Code
FX2
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Factor V Assay
Code
FAC5
Sample Reqs
C (Frozen) [9] [18]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[18] Citrate Samples
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.
Factor V Leiden – G1691A mutation
Code
FX5
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Factor VII Assay
Code
FAC7
Sample Reqs
C (Frozen) [9] [18]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[18] Citrate Samples
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.
Factor VII Deficiency – F7 Gene Variant Analysis (Known Genotype)
Code
7MA
Sample Reqs
A
A
(Whole blood 10ml) [40]
Special Instructions
[40] Informed Consent is required for these tests.
Factor VII Deficiency – F7 Gene Variant Analysis (Unknown Genotype)
Code
7MA
Sample Reqs
A
A
(Whole blood 10ml) [40]
Special Instructions
[40] Informed Consent is required for these tests.
Factor VIII Assay
Code
FAC8
Sample Reqs
C (Frozen) [9] [18]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[18] Citrate Samples
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.
Factor VIII Inhibiting Antibody
Code
F8IA
Sample Reqs
C C [18]
Special Instructions
[18] Citrate Samples
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.
Factor IX Assay
Code
F1X
Sample Reqs
C (Frozen) [9] [18]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[18] Citrate Samples
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.
Factor IX Inhibiting Antibody
Code
F9IA
Sample Reqs
C C [18]
Special Instructions
[18] Citrate Samples
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.
Factor X Assay
Code
FX
Sample Reqs
C (Frozen) [9] [18]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[18] Citrate Samples
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.
Factor Xa (Heparin)
Code
FXA
Sample Reqs
C (Frozen)
Special Instructions
Factor X Deficiency – F10 Gene Variant Analysis (Known Genotype)
Code
10MA
Sample Reqs
A
A
(Whole blood 10ml) [40]
Special Instructions
[40] Informed Consent is required for these tests.
Factor X Deficiency – F10 Gene Variant Analysis (Unknown Genotype)
Code
10MA
Sample Reqs
A
A
(Whole blood 10ml) [40]
Special Instructions
[40] Informed Consent is required for these tests.
Factor XI Assay
Code
FX1
Sample Reqs
C (Frozen) [9] [18]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[18] Citrate Samples
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.
Factor XI Deficiency – F11 Gene Variant Analysis (Known Genotype)
Code
11MA
Sample Reqs
A
A
(Whole blood 10ml) [40]
Special Instructions
[40] Informed Consent is required for these tests.
Factor XI Deficiency – F11 Gene Variant Analysis (Unknown Genotype)
Code
11MA
Sample Reqs
A
A
(Whole blood 10ml) [40]
Special Instructions
[40] Informed Consent is required for these tests.
Factor XII Assay
Code
FX11
Sample Reqs
C (Frozen) [9] [18]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[18] Citrate Samples
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.
Factor XIII Assay
Code
FA13
Sample Reqs
C (Frozen) [9] [18]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[18] Citrate Samples
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.
Faecal Calprotectin/Elastase Profile
Profile details
Faecal Calprotectin
Faecal Elastase
Code
CEP
Sample Reqs
RF
Special Instructions
Faecal Elastase
Code
ELAS
Sample Reqs
RF
Special Instructions
Faecal Fat (1 Day Collection)
Code
TFFA
Sample Reqs
LF [6]
Special Instructions
[6] Contact the Referrals Department before taking and sending sample to the laboratory.
Faecal Fat (3 day)
Code
FFAT
Sample Reqs
LF [6]
Special Instructions
[6] Contact the Referrals Department before taking and sending sample to the laboratory.
Faecal Lactoferrin
Code
FLAC
Sample Reqs
RF
Special Instructions
Faecal Occult Blood/FOB (immunochemical/FIT) – NEW
Code
QFIT
Sample Reqs
QFIT
Special Instructions
Faecal Sugar Chromatography
Code
FCRO
Sample Reqs
RF (Frozen)
Special Instructions
Faecal Urobilinogen
Code
FURO
Sample Reqs
RF
Special Instructions
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) – full sequencing across 18 genes + deletions/duplications
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9] [11] Requires patient informed consent
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[11] Patient consent required. Consent Form can be found at the back of this guide.
Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) NGS Panel – full sequencing NDP + FZD4 + LRP5 + TSPAN12 + ZNF408 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia – LDLR + APOB + PCSK9 + LDLRAP1 screening
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcaemia (FHH) Panel – full sequencing CASR + AP2S1 + GNA11 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Familial Mediterranean Fever – hotspot sequencing MEFV gene
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Familial Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma – hotspot sequencing RET gene
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
[9] [11] Requires patient informed consent
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[11] Patient consent required. Consent Form can be found at the back of this guide.
Farmers Lung Precipitins
Code
FARM
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Fasciola Hepatica Antibodies (Liver Fluke)
Code
FASC
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
FAST Chlamydia PCR Swab
Code
FSCT
Sample Reqs
PCR Swab
Special Instructions
Fast Chlamydia Urine
Code
FCT
Sample Reqs
FCRU
Special Instructions
FAST CT/GC PCR Swab
Code
FSCG
Sample Reqs
PCR Swab
Special Instructions
FAST CT/GC Rectal PCR Swab
Code
FRCG
Sample Reqs
PCR Swab
Special Instructions
FAST CT/GC Throat PCR Swab
Code
FTCG
Sample Reqs
PCR Swab
Special Instructions
Fast CT/GC Urine
Code
FCG
Sample Reqs
FCRU
Special Instructions
FAST Gonorrhoea PCR Swab
Code
FSGN
Sample Reqs
PCR Swab
Special Instructions
FAST Gonorrhoea Urine
Code
FGN
Sample Reqs
FCRU
Special Instructions
FAST Screen SHORT
Code
FSSC
Sample Reqs
B FCRU
Special Instructions
FAST Screen SHORT with Swab
Code
FSSS
Sample Reqs
B PCR
Special Instructions
FAST Screen with Swab
Code
FSWS
Sample Reqs
B PCR
Special Instructions
FAST Screen with Urine
Code
FUSC
Sample Reqs
B FCRU
Special Instructions
Fat Globules in Faeces
Code
FGLO
Sample Reqs
RF
Special Instructions
Fatty Acid Oxidation Deficiency NGS Panel – full sequencing across 22 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Female Hormone Profile
Profile details
LH
FSH
Prolactin
Oestradiol (17-Beta)
Code
FIP
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Ferritin
Code
FERR
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Fibrinogen
Code
FIB
Sample Reqs
C [4] [18]
Special Instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory without delay.
[18] Citrate Samples
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.
Fibrotest (Liver Fibrosis)
Code
FIBT
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Filaria (Lymphatic and Non-Lymphatic) Antibodies
Code
FIFA
Sample Reqs
B [9] [14]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[14] Provide details of travel history.
First Trimester Screening Bloods only (Risk to be calculated by requesting clinician)
Profile details
Free β-hCG
PAPP-A
Free β-hCG and PAPP-A in serum and sonographic determination of nuchal translucency (NT) are markers of choice to identify women at increased risk of Down Syndrome during the first trimester (week 11-13) of pregnancy.
Code
HCGF/PAPA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Fish Components
Code
ZZ10
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
FK506 (Tacrolimus/Prograf)
Code
FK5
Sample Reqs
A [4]
Special Instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory without delay.
Flecainide (Tambocor)
Code
FLEC
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
FLT3-ITD and FLT3-TKD screening assay
Code
FLT3
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Fluid Culture
Code
FLUD
Sample Reqs
SC
Special Instructions
Fluid Cytology
Code
CATF
Sample Reqs
Fluid [4]
Special Instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory without delay.
Fluid for Crystals
Code
FLU2
Sample Reqs
SC
Special Instructions
Fluoride (Urine)
Code
UFL
Sample Reqs
RU
Special Instructions
Fluoropyrimidine Toxicity screening – 5 common mutations
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Code
PROZ
Sample Reqs
A [4]
Special Instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory without delay.
Folate (Red Cell)
Code
RBCF
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Folate (Serum)
Code
FOLA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Fragile X Syndrome screen – FMR1 repeat analysis PCR (3 weeks) + Southern Blot (8 weeks) if required
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Free Cortisol (Urine)
Code
UCOR
Sample Reqs
CU
Special Instructions
Free Fatty Acids
Code
FFA
Sample Reqs
B (Frozen) [1]
Special Instructions
[1] Contact the laboratory for special sample tubes/containers/instructions.
Free T3
Code
FT3
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Free T4
Code
FT4
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Friedreich Ataxia – frataxin gene repeat analysis
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Fructosamine
Code
FRUC
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Fructose – Plasma
Code
FRU
Sample Reqs
G (Frozen)[7]
Special Instructions
[7] Sample should be separated and frozen if sending overnight.
FSH
Code
FSH
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Full Blood Count
Code
FBC
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Fungal ID + Sens
Code
FUID
Sample Reqs
Fungal sample / STM