Test List: T
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T cell clonality assay (TCR beta and TCR gamma)
Code
TCRA
Sample Reqs
A
or FFPE
Special Instructions
T Regulatory Cells
Code
25RF
Sample Reqs
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.
T3
Code
T3
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
T3 (Reverse)
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.
Tacrolimus/Prograf (FK506)
Code
FK5
Sample Reqs
A [4]
Special Instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory without delay.
Taipan Snake Venom Time
Code
TTVT
Sample Reqs
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.
Tay Sachs Screen – 5 common mutations. See also Pan-Ethnic/Jewish Carrier Profile
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
TB (pleuralfluid)
Code
TBCU
Sample Reqs
SC
Special Instructions
TB Culture
Code
SPU2
Sample Reqs
SC
Special Instructions
TB Culture (Urine)
Code
TBUR
Sample Reqs
3 x EMU
Special Instructions
TB Quantiferon®-TB Gold*
Code
TBQ4
Sample Reqs
Special tubes or H [1]
Special Instructions
[1] Contact the laboratory for special sample tubes/containers/instructions.
* Please indicate clearly if samples have / have not been incubated prior to sending to the laboratory. If Lith Hep (green top) tube is used, please request as TBQ4 and ensure sample is received in the laboratory within 16 hours of sample taking.
TB Slopes – Confirmation and Sensitivity
Code
TBSL
Sample Reqs
TB slope (LJ medium-green) [6]
Special Instructions
[6] Contact the Referrals Department before taking and sending sample to the laboratory.
Tegretol (Carbamazepine)
Code
CARB
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Teicoplanin Assay
Code
TEIC
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Temazepam
Code
TEMA
Sample Reqs
B [4]
Special Instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory without delay.
Testicular Autoantibodies
Code
TAB
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Testicular Tumour Profile
Code
TTP
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Testosterone
Code
TEST
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Testosterone (Bioavailable)
Code
BTES
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Testosterone (Free)
Code
FTES
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Tetanus Antibody
Code
TETA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
TH1/TH2 Cytokine Profile
Code
1TH2
Sample Reqs
H H H*
Special Instructions
* Patients need to attend Patient Reception at 76 Wimpole Street by 11.00am latest Mondays – Thursdays. Samples cannot be accepted on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. Allow 2 days for results.
TH1/TH2 Cytokine Ratio
Code
6RF
Sample Reqs
H H H [5]
Special Instructions
[5] Do not send sample to the laboratory between Friday noon and Monday morning.
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.
TH1/TH2 Intracellular Cytokine Ratios with IVIG, Prednisolone
Code
20RF
Sample Reqs
H H H [5]
Special Instructions
[5] Do not send sample to the laboratory between Friday noon and Monday morning.
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.
TH1/TH2 Intracellular Cytokine Ratios with IVIG
Code
21RF
Sample Reqs
H H H [5]
Special Instructions
[5] Do not send sample to the laboratory between Friday noon and Monday morning.
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.
TH1/TH2 Intracellular Cytokine Ratios with Prednisolone
Code
22RF
Sample Reqs
H H H [5]
Special Instructions
[5] Do not send sample to the laboratory between Friday noon and Monday morning.
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.
Thalassaemia Screen
Code
HBEL
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Thallium (Blood)
Code
THAL
Sample Reqs
A / H
Special Instructions
Thallium (Urine)
Code
URTH
Sample Reqs
RU
Special Instructions
Theophylline
Code
THEO
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Thiopurine Methyl Transferase
Code
TPMT
Sample Reqs
A [5]
Special Instructions
[5] Do not send sample to the laboratory between Friday noon and Monday morning.
Thrombin Time
Code
THRO
Sample Reqs
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.
Thrombotic Risk Profile
Profile details
FBC
Coagulation Profile
Antithrombin III
Factor V Leiden gene
Factor II Prothrombin gene
MTHFR gene
Lupus Anticoagulant
Protein C
Free Protein S Ag
Anticardiolipin Abs
Code
PROP
Sample Reqs
A A B C 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.
Thyroglobulin Abs
Code
TGAB
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Thyroglobulin Assay
Code
TGA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Thyroid Abs (incl. TGAB + TPEX)
Code
THAB
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Thyroid Abs (incl. Thyroglobulin + Thyroid Peroxidase Abs)
Code
THAB
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Thyroid Cancer NGS Panel – full sequencing across 7 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.
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies/Anti TPO
Code
TPEX
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Thyroid Profile 1
Profile details
FT4
TSH
Code
TF
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Thyroid Profile 2
Profile details
T4
TSH
Free T3
Free T4
Thyroglobulin Abs
Thyroid Peroxidase
Code
TF2
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Thyroid Profile 3
Profile details
FT3
FT4
TSH
Code
TF3
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Thyroxine (T4)
Code
T4
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Thyroxine Binding Globulin
Code
TBG
Sample Reqs
B (Frozen)
Special Instructions
Timothy Grass Components
Code
ZZ19
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Tissue for culture
Code
TISS
Sample Reqs
Tissue sample
Special Instructions
Tissue Polypeptide Antigen
Code
TPA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (Coeliac)**
Code
TAA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
** If Tissue Transglutaminase (TAA) is regulated and is LOW (<0.1U/ml) total IgA will be reflexed. If total IgA is low (<0.1g/L) deamidated gliadin IgG will be reflexed. If Tissue Transglutaminase (TAA) is HIGH (>10 U/ml), endomysial IgA will be reflexed as confirmatory test.
Tissue Transglutaminase IgG
Code
TAAG
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Tobramycin Assay (Provide Clinical Details)
Code
TOBR
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Toluene (Blood)
Code
TOL
Sample Reqs
J
Special Instructions
Toluene (Urine)
Code
UTOL
Sample Reqs
RU
Special Instructions
Topiramate (Topamax)
Code
TOPI
Sample Reqs
B [4]
Special Instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory without delay.
Torch Screen
Profile details
Toxoplasma Antibodies (IgG, IgM)
Rubella Antibody (IgG, IgM)
CMV Antibody (lgG, IgM)
Herpes Antibody (HSV1/HSV2 IgG)
Code
TORC
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Torsion Dystonia (DYT1) – TOR1A common mutation c.904-906delGAG
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Total Acid Phosphatase
Code
APT
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Total Bile Acid/Bile Salts
Code
BILS
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Total IgE
Code
IGE
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Total Immune Function Evaluation
Code
TIE
Sample Reqs
A or Chex+B [5] [10]
Special Instructions
[5] Do not send sample to the laboratory between Friday noon and Monday morning.
[10] Contact the laboratory for special stability tubes for lymphocyte subsets – or take an EDTA sample and ensure same day delivery to the laboratory, Monday to Friday noon (do not send sample between Friday noon and Monday morning).
Total Immunoglobulin E
Code
IGE
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Toxocara Antibodies (IgG)
Code
TFAT
Sample Reqs
B [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Toxoplasma Antibodies (IgG+IgM)
Code
TFAM
Sample Reqs
B [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Toxoplasma Antibody Full Evaluation (IgM, Dye Test, IgG Avidity)
Code
TDYE
Sample Reqs
B [9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Toxoplasma by PCR
Code
TXAG
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
TPPA
Code
TPPA
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Trace Metal (Blood) Profile
Profile details
Aluminium
Manganese
Iron
Calcium
Zinc
Magnesium
Copper
Cadmium
Mercury
Lead
Chromium
Code
TRAC
Sample Reqs
A B H K
Special Instructions
Transferrin
Code
TRAN
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Transferrin Electrophoresis
Code
TREL
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Treacher-Collins Syndrome NGS Panel – full sequencing POLR1C + POLR1D + TCOF1
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Trichinella Serology
Code
TRIC
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Trichloracetic Acid (Urine)
Code
UTCA
Sample Reqs
RU
Special Instructions
Trichomonas vaginalis by PCR
Code
TVPC
Sample Reqs
FCRU / PCR / TPV
Special Instructions
Trichomonas vaginalis
Code
TVPC
Sample Reqs
TPV
Special Instructions
Triglycerides
Code
TRI
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Trimethylaminuria (Fish Odour Syndrome)
Code
FOS
Sample Reqs
PU
Special Instructions
Trimipramine
Code
TRIM
Sample Reqs
A
Special Instructions
Tropical Screen (from 6 weeks post-travel)
Profile details
Amoebic Antibodies
Schistosomal Antibodies (Bilharzia)
Echinococcus Antibodies (Hydatid)
Leishmania Antibodies
Malarial Antibodies (IFA)
Toxoplasma Antibodies IgG
Toxoplasma Antibodies IgM
Code
TROP
Sample Reqs
B B [9] [14]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[14] Provide details of travel history.
Tropomyosins
Code
ZZ31
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Troponin T (High sensitive)
Code
TROT
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Trypanosome (Chagas) Antibodies
Code
CHGA
Sample Reqs
B [9] [14]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
[14] Provide details of travel history.
Tryptase
Code
STRY
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
TSH
Code
TSH
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
TSH-Receptor Antibodies
Code
TSI
Sample Reqs
B
Special Instructions
Tuberous Sclerosis – full TSC1 + TSC2 gene sequencing
Code
GENE
Sample Reqs
A
A
[9]
Special Instructions
[9] Clinical history must be provided.
Tularaemia Antibodies
Code
TULA
Sample Reqs
B [14]
Special Instructions
[14] Provide details of travel history.
Tumour Necrosis Factor – Alpha
Code
TNF
Sample Reqs
B (Frozen) [4]
Special Instructions
[4] Send to the laboratory without delay.