Test List: R
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Rabies Antibody
Code
RABI
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Rapid Strep (incl. m/c/s)
Code
RAPS
Sample Reqs
STM**
Special Instructions
** Do not use a black swab for RAPS. Use Blue only. Rapid antigen is reported within 4 hours with full culture to follow.
Rapid Xpert HIV-1 RNA Qualitative – Early Detection from 10 days
Profile details
HIV-1 RNA
Sample must be received in the laboratory within 24 hours of sample taking
Code
LHIV
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Rapid Xpert HIV-1 RNA Viral Load – Rapid testing for HIV-positive patient prognosis and response to antiretroviral therapy
Profile details
HIV-1 RNA VIRAL LOAD (40 copies/ml)
Sample must be received in the laboratory within 24 hours of sample taking
Code
RHIV
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Recurrent Miscarriage Profile (Female)
Profile details
FBC
Coagulation Profile
Antithrombin III
Factor V Leiden Common Mutation
Factor II Prothrombin Common Mutation
MTHFR Common Variants
Fibrinogen
Lupus Anticoagulant
Protein C
Free Protein S Ag
Anticardiolipin Abs
Chromosome Analysis
Please request Partner’s Chromosome Analysis using a separate request form.
Code
RMP
Sample Reqs
A A
B C
C C
H [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.
Renal Calculi Screen (Metabolic)
Code
RSPR
Sample Reqs
J [6]
Special Instructions
[6] Contact the Referrals Department before taking and sending sample to the laboratory.
Renal Cysts and Diabetes (RCAD) – HNF-1β sequencing + deletions/duplications
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Renal Stone Analysis
Code
RSTA
Sample Reqs
STONE
Special Instructions
Renal/Urinary Tract Cancer NGS Panel – full sequencing across 28 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.
Renin
Code
RENI
Sample Reqs
A (Frozen plasma) [36]
Special Instructions
[36] Renin: Sample collected either upright /active or resting /supine (3 hrs lying).
Reproductive Immunophenotype Panel
Code
3RF
Sample Reqs
H H H
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.
Reticulocyte Count
Code
RETC
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Retinal Dystrophy/NGS Panel – full sequencing across 537 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Retinoblastoma – RB1 sequencing + 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.
Retinol Binding Protein
Code
RBP
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Retrograde Ejaculation
Code
RTRO
Sample Reqs
Contact Lab
Special Instructions
Rett Syndrome (MECP2 gene only) – full sequencing + deletions/duplications
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.
Rett/Angelman Syndromes NGS Panel – full sequencing across 30 genes
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Reverse T3
Code
RT3
Sample Reqs
B [7] [37]
Special Instructions
[7] Sample should be separated and frozen if sending overnight.
[37] Provide sample time and date of collection.
Rheumatoid Factor (Latex Test)
Code
RF
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Rheumatology Profile 1
Profile details
FBC
ESR
Uric Acid
RF
Anti CCP Antibodies (RF)
C Reactive Protein
Code
RH
Sample Reqs
A B
Special Instructions
Rheumatology Profile 2 (General screen for Connective Tissue Disorders)
Profile details
FBC
ESR
Uric Acid
Antinuclear Autoantibodies
Anti-dsDNA
Antibodies to Extractable Nuclear Antigens (ENA)
– Anti nRNP
– Anti Sm
– Anti Ro (SS-A)
– Anti La (SS-B)
– Anti Jo-1
– Anti Scl 70
– Anti CENP
RF
Anti CCP Antibodies
HLA B27
C Reactive Protein
CENP-B
Code
RH2
Sample Reqs
A A B B
Special Instructions
Rheumatology Profile 3 (Rheumatoid Disease)
Profile details
FBC
ESR
Uric Acid
RF
Anti CCP Antibodies (RF)
Antinuclear Autoantibodies
C Reactive Protein
Code
RH3
Sample Reqs
A B
Special Instructions
Rheumatology Profile 4 (Systematic Lupus Erythematosus)
Profile details
FBC
ESR
Antinuclear Autoantibodies
Anti-dsDNA
Antibodies to Extractable Nuclear Antigens (ENA)
– Anti nRNP
– Anti Sm
– Anti Ro (SS-A)
– Anti La (SS-B)
– Anti Jo-1
– Anti Scl 70
– Anti CENP
RF
Anti CCP Antibodies
Anti Cardiolipin Autoantibodies
Complement 3,4
C Reactive Protein
Code
RH4
Sample Reqs
A B B
Special Instructions
Rheumatology Profile 5 (Mono Arthritis)
Profile details
FBC
ESR
Uric Acid
RF
Anti CCP Antibodies (RF)
Antinuclear Autoantibodies
C Reactive Protein
HLA B27
Code
RH5
Sample Reqs
A A B B
Special Instructions
Rheumatology Profile 6 (Rheumatoid Factor)
Profile details
RF
Anti CCP Antibodies (RF)
C Reactive Protein
Code
RH6
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Rheumatology Profile 7 (Sjogren’s Syndrome)
Profile details
Anti RO (SS-A)
Anti La (SS-B)
Salivary duct antibodies (SAB)
C Reactive Protein
Code
RH7
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Rhinitis Provoking Profile (10 Allergens)
Profile details
Total IgE with individual IgE allergens for:
Birch, Cat Dander, Dog Dander, Egg White, Egg Yolk, House Dust Mite, Milk, Nettle, Peanut, Timothy Grass
Code
ALRN
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Rickettsial Species Antibody Profile
Code
RICK
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Rickettsial Species Antibody Profile
Code
RICK
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Risperidone
Code
RISP
Sample Reqs
A [4]
Special Instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory without delay.
Rotavirus in Stool by PCR
Code
ROTA
Sample Reqs
RF
Special Instructions
RPR (VDRL)
Code
RPR
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Rubella Antibody (IgG)
Code
RUBE
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Rubella Antibody (IgM)
Code
RUBM
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Rubella Avidity
Code
RUAV
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Rubella PCR
Code
RUBP
Sample Reqs
A / Amniotic Fluid