Test List: H
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H. pylori Antibodies (IgG)
Code
HBPA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
H. pylori Antigen (Breath)
Code
HBQT
Sample Reqs
J
Special Instructions
H. pylori Antigen (Stool)
Code
HBAG
Sample Reqs
RF
Special Instructions
H. pylori Culture
Code
HPCU
Sample Reqs
J
Special Instructions
Haemato-Oncology: Bone Marrow
Code
HIS5
Sample Reqs
Special Instructions
Haemato-Oncology: Lymph Node
Code
HIS2
Sample Reqs
Special Instructions
Haemato-Oncology: Lymph Node (Lymphoma)
Code
HIS3
Sample Reqs
Special Instructions
Haemato-Oncology: Lymph Node (Metastatic Disease)
Code
HIS3
Sample Reqs
Special Instructions
Haemato-Oncology: Spleen
Code
HIS5
Sample Reqs
Special Instructions
Haemato-Oncology: Thymus
Code
HIS5
Sample Reqs
Special Instructions
Haematology Profile
Profile details
FBC + 5 part Diff
ESR
Code
PP3
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Haemochromatosis – HFE common mutations C282Y + H63D
Code
HMD
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Haemoglobin
Code
HB
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Haemoglobin Electrophoresis
Code
HBEL
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Haemolytic–Uremic Syndrome NGS Panel – full sequencing across 15 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Haemophilia A CVS Variant Analysis (Known Genotype) – F8 Intron 22 Inversion, F8 Intron 1 Inversion, Sequence analysis of known variants for F8 gene
Code
8CVS
Sample Reqs
CVS [40]
Special Instructions
[40] Informed Consent is required for these tests.
Haemophilia A Variant Analysis (Known Genotype) – F8 Intron 22 Inversion, F8 Intron 1 Inversion, Sequence analysis of known variants for F8 gene
Code
HACD
Sample Reqs
A A (Whole blood 10ml) [40]
Special Instructions
[40] Informed Consent is required for these tests.
Haemophilia A Variant Analysis (Unknown Genotype) – F8 Intron 22 Inversion, F8 Intron 1 Inversion, Sequence analysis of unknown variants for F8 gene
Code
HAMA
Sample Reqs
A A (Whole blood 10ml) [40]
Special Instructions
[40] Informed Consent is required for these tests.
Haemophilia B CVS Variant Analysis (Known Genotype) – Sequence analysis of known variants for F9
Code
9CVS
Sample Reqs
CVS [40]
Special Instructions
[40] Informed Consent is required for these tests.
Haemophilia B Variant Analysis (Known Genotype) – Sequence analysis of known variants for F9
Code
HBCD
Sample Reqs
A A (Whole blood 10ml) [40]
Special Instructions
[40] Informed Consent is required for these tests.
Haemophilia B Variant Analysis (Unknown Genotype) – Sequence analysis of unknown variants for F9
Code
HBMA
Sample Reqs
A A (Whole blood 10ml) [40]
Special Instructions
[40] Informed Consent is required for these tests.
Haemophilus B Influenzae Antibodies
Code
HINF
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Haemophilus ducreyi by PCR
Code
DUCR
Sample Reqs
PCR
Special Instructions
Haemosiderin (Urine)
Code
HSID
Sample Reqs
EMU
Special Instructions
Hair Mineral Analysis
Code
HMA
Sample Reqs
2g (2 tbsp) of hair close to scalp
Special Instructions
Hams Test for PNH (CD59)
Code
HAMS
Sample Reqs
J [34] [5]
Special Instructions
[34] Samples must arrive in the laboratory on the same day of sample taking or contact the laboratory.
[5] Do not send sample to the laboratory between Friday noon and Monday morning.
Hantavirus Serology
Code
HANV
Sample Reqs
B [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Haptoglobin
Code
HAPT
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Harmony® Prenatal Test (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) – common aneuploidy screening from maternal blood
Code
NIPT
Sample Reqs
J / Special tubes [1]
Special Instructions
[1] Contact the laboratory for special sample tubes/containers/instructions.
Harmony® Prenatal Test (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) – common aneuploidy screening from maternal blood including 22q11.2 del
Code
NIPQ
Sample Reqs
J / Special tubes [1]
Special Instructions
[1] Contact the laboratory for special sample tubes/containers/instructions.
Hazelnut Components
Code
ZZ11
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
HbA1c
Code
GHB
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
HDL Cholesterol
Code
HDL
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
HDL2 &HDL3 Fractions
Code
HDLF
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
HE4 + ROMA
Code
HE4
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
HE4 Earlier Detection of Ovarian Tumour
Profile details
HE4 / CA 125 / ROMA
Calculated Algorithm for pre and post menopausal risk of malignant disease.
Code
HE4
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hearing Loss NGS Panel – full sequencing across 179 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial NGS Panel – full sequencing across 6 genes + mtDNA
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Hepatitis (Acute) Screen
Code
AHSC
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis A (IgM)
Code
HAVM
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis A Immunity (IgG/IgM)
Code
HAIM
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis A Profile
Code
HEPA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis A RNA by PCR
Code
HAVR
Sample Reqs
A or B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis A, B & C Profile
Profile details
Hepatitis A Profile
Hepatitis B Profile
Hepatitis C Abs
Hepatitis C Ag
LFT’s
Code
ABC
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis B ‘e’ Antigen and Antibody
Code
HEPE
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis B (PCR) Genotype
Code
BGEN
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Hepatitis B Core Antibody – IgM
Code
HBCM
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis B Core Antibody – Total
Code
HBC
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis B DNA (Viral load)
Code
DNAB
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Hepatitis B Immunity
Code
HBIM
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis B Profile
Profile details
Hep B Surface Antigen
Hep B Surface Antibodies
Hep B Core IgG/IgM
Code
HEPB
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis B Resistant Mutation
Code
HBRM
Sample Reqs
A or B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis B sAg
Code
AUAG
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis C Abs Confirmation (RIBA)
Code
RIBA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis C Antibodies
Code
HEPC
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis C Antigen (Early detection)
Code
HCAG
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis C Genotype
Code
CGEN
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Hepatitis C Quantification (Viral Load)
Code
QPCR
Sample Reqs
A or B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis Delta Antibody
Code
HEPD
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis Delta Antigen
Code
HDAG
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis Delta RNA
Code
DRNA
Sample Reqs
A (Frozen plasma)
Special Instructions
Hepatitis E (PCR)
Code
EHEP
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Hepatitis E IgG/IgM
Code
HBE
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hepatitis G (PCR)
Code
HEPG
Sample Reqs
A (Frozen plasma)
Special Instructions
Hereditary Cancer NGS Panel, Comprehensive – full sequencing across 127 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.
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia – ACVRL1 + ENG full sequencing + deletions/duplications
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Hereditary Neuropathy NGS Panel – full sequencing across 39 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsy – PMP22 deletion analysis
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon Cancer (Lynch Syndrome) NGS Panel – 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.
Hereditary Pancreatitis – PRSS1 hotspot sequencing + deletions/duplications + SPINK1 N34S common mutation
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia NGS Panel – full sequencing across 262 genes + deletions/duplications + mitochondrial DNA
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome/Oculocutaneous Albinism/Pigmentation NGS Panel – full sequencing across 30 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Herpes Simplex I/II Antibody Profile (IgG)
Code
HERP
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Herpes Simplex I/II by PCR (Swab)
Code
HERS
Sample Reqs
PCR
Special Instructions
Herpes Simplex I/II by PCR (Urine)
Code
HERD
Sample Reqs
FCRU / PCR / TPV
Special Instructions
Herpes Simplex I/II IgM
Code
HERM
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Herpes Simplex I/II
Code
HERD
Sample Reqs
TPV
Special Instructions
HFE gene (Haemochromatosis) – common mutations C282Y + H63D
Code
HMD
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Hirschprung Disease NGS Panel – full sequencing across 6 genes + copy number variant
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Hirsutism Profile
Profile details
FSH
LH
Testosterone
DHEAs
SHBG
Code
HIRP
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Histamine
Code
HITT
Sample Reqs
A (Frozen plasma)
Special Instructions
Histamine (Urine)
Code
HITU
Sample Reqs
RU
Special Instructions
Histamine Releasing Urticaria Test
Code
CURT
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Histone Antibodies
Code
HISA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Histoplasmosis
Code
HISP
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
HIV 1 &2/p24Ag
Code
HDUO
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
HIV 1 Proviral DNA
Code
HIVP
Sample Reqs
A Whole blood
Special Instructions
HIV Confirmation of Positive Screens (Using 3 methodologies)
Code
HIVC
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
HIV Duo Screen – Appropriate for screening from 28 days post-contact
Profile details
HIV 1 & 2 Antibody / p24 Antigen
Code
HDUO
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
HIV Rapid RNA HIV-1 QUALITATIVE
Code
LHIV
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
HIV Rapid RNA HIV-1 QUANTITATIVE
Code
RHIV
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
HIV Screening: HIV1&2 Abs/p24 Ag (4th Gen)
Code
HDUO
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
HIV Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Code
TDM
Sample Reqs
J
Special Instructions
HIV-1 Genotypic Resistance (Integrase)
Code
INTE
Sample Reqs
A A (2 x 6ml whole blood)
Special Instructions
HIV-1 Genotypic Resistance (RT &Protease)
Code
HIVD
Sample Reqs
A A (2 x 6ml whole blood)
Special Instructions
HIV-1 RNA Viral Load by PCR
Code
HIV1
Sample Reqs
A A (2 x 6ml whole blood)
Special Instructions
HIV-1 Tropism
Code
TRPM
Sample Reqs
A A (2 x 6ml whole blood)
Special Instructions
HIV-2 RNA by PCR
Code
HIV2
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
HIV/HBV/HCV (Early detection by PCR/NAAT) with Syphilis
Code
STXX
Sample Reqs
B A 10mls or 2 x 4mls
Special Instructions
HIV/HBV/HCV Screen (HIV post exposure at 10 days)
Code
STDX
Sample Reqs
A10mls or 2 x 4mls
Special Instructions
HIV / HBV / HCV Screen (HIV1/HIV2/HBV/HCV by PCR/NAAT)
Profile details
Positive findings will be reflexed for individual qualitative confirmatory testing using the Roche Cobas Ampliscreen
HIV1 and HIV2 (RNA)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV DNA)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV RNA)
Samples must be received in the laboratory within 2 days of sample taking
Code
STDX
Sample Reqs
A 10mls or 2 x 4mls
Special Instructions
HLA B*57:01
Code
HL57
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA B27
Code
HLAB
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA DQ Alpha Antigens
Code
10RF
Sample Reqs
A A
Special Instructions
Patients who have samples taken at TDL’s Patient Reception at 76 Wimpole Street may attend any time during hours of opening on Mondays or Tuesdays, and by NOON on Wednesdays to allow for same day shipping to Chicago by Fed Ex. Samples for Rosalind Franklin are not accepted on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays. Fed Ex charges are included in these charges.
HLA DQ Beta Antigens
Code
11RF
Sample Reqs
A A
Special Instructions
Patients who have samples taken at TDL’s Patient Reception at 76 Wimpole Street may attend any time during hours of opening on Mondays or Tuesdays, and by NOON on Wednesdays to allow for same day shipping to Chicago by Fed Ex. Samples for Rosalind Franklin are not accepted on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays. Fed Ex charges are included in these charges.
HLA DR Antigens
Code
9RF
Sample Reqs
A A
Special Instructions
HLA Tissue Typing A/B/C/DRB1/3/4/5/DQB1 (Class I & II)
Code
HLFC
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing A/B/DRB1/3/4/5/DQB1
Code
HLF
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing A/B/DRB1/3/4/5
Code
HLAF
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing A+B+C (Class I)
Code
HABC
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing A+B
Code
HLBA
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing A
Code
HLA
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing B*27 only
Code
HLAB
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing B*51 (Behcet’s Disease)
Code
B51
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing B*57:01 high resolution
Code
HL57
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing B
Code
HLB
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing C
Code
HLC
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing Coeliac Disease – DQ2/DQ8
Code
Q2Q8
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing DRB1/3/4/5/DQB1 (Class II)
Code
HLDQ
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing DRB1/3/4/5
Code
DRB1
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
HLA Tissue Typing Narcolepsy – DQB1*06:02
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Homocysteine (Quantitative)
Code
HOMO
Sample Reqs
B [17]
Special Instructions
[17] Homocysteine
Should be spun and separated with 1 hour of venepuncture.
Homocysteine (Urine)
Code
HCYS
Sample Reqs
CU
Special Instructions
Homovanillic Acid (HVA)
Code
HVA
Sample Reqs
PU
Special Instructions
House Dust Mite Components
Code
ZZ12
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
HPV (DNA and reflexed mRNA) by PCR
Code
HPVT
Sample Reqs
TPV
Special Instructions
HPV (HR mRNA types 16, 18 + others)
Code
HPV
Sample Reqs
TPV
Special Instructions
HPV (Individual low &high risk DNA subtypes)
Code
HP20
Sample Reqs
TPV / PCR
Special Instructions
HPV mRNA (All High Risk Subtypes)
Code
HPV
Sample Reqs
TPV
Special Instructions
HPV Typed DNA
Code
HP20
Sample Reqs
TPV / PCR Swab
Special Instructions
HPV Typed DNA
Code
HPVT
Sample Reqs
TPV
Special Instructions
HRT Profile 1
Profile details
FSH
Oestradiol (17-Beta)
Progesterone
Code
HRT
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
HRT Profile 2
Profile details
Lipid Profile
Glucose
FT4
TSH
FSH
OEST
Code
HRT2
Sample Reqs
B G
Special Instructions
HTLV 1&2 Abs. (Human T Lymphotropic Virus Type I-II)
Code
HTLV
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
HTLV by PCR
Code
HTLP
Sample Reqs
A Whole blood
Special Instructions
Hughes Syndrome
Code
LUPA
Sample Reqs
B 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.
Human Anti-Mouse Antibodies
Code
HAMA
Sample Reqs
B (Frozen)
Special Instructions
Human Herpes Virus – 6 by PCR
Code
HHV6
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Human Herpes Virus – 8 (IgG)
Code
HHV8
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Human Herpes Virus – 8 by PCR
Code
HV8D
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Human Parvovirus B19 – DNA
Code
PCRP
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Huntington Disease – HD gene repeat analysis PCR
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.
HVS
Code
HVS
Sample Reqs
STM‡‡‡‡
Special Instructions
‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ Culture for Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma and Trichomonas vaginalis has been discontinued due to the superiority of molecular methods. If investigations for Mycoplasma genitalium, Ureaplasma or Trichomonas vaginalis are required please request PCR testing (see Sexual Health section).
Hyaluronic Acid
Code
AHT
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase
Code
HBD
Sample Reqs
B (Frozen)
Special Instructions
Hydroxyprolene
Code
UHYD
Sample Reqs
CU
Special Instructions
Hyperinsulinism NGS Panel – full sequencing across 8 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Hyperparathyroidism – CASR sequencing
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Hypertriglyceridemia NGS Panel – full sequencing across 47 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A A [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.