Test Directory (H-L)
This database contains all the necessary information you require for specimen collection of a test being sent to Bio-Test Laboratory. The information has been taken from Bio-Test’s Test Specification Guide (TSG).
TAT = Turn around time.
Some tests have more
collection requirements.
Please read carefully.
If the patient is required to pay for a test, there will be an amount indicated under the billing column.
LOC = Location of where test is being performed.
BTL = Bio-Test Laboratory
LL = Lifelabs
PHL = Public Health Laboratory
| TEST | CODE | SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT | VACUTAINER | BILLING | LOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-HIAA (5-HYDROXYINDOL ACETIC ACID) (HYDROXYINDOLE) (SEROTONIN METABOLITE) | 5HAAA | 24 Hour Urine (6N HCl preservative) 20 mL aliquot – submit in a sterile urine cont Refrigerate during storage and transport State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP Requisition, and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 50 mL aliquot in the fridge until test is reported Avoid strenuous exercise prior to collection The following foods and medications must be avoided for 3 days prior to and during collection: *Patient must contact their physician before stopping an prescription or non-prescription meds Foods to avoid: Food rich in serotonin (bananas, plums, pineapple and juices, kiwi, avocados, eggplant, any tomato products and nuts (esp walnuts), Chocolate, coffee, and tea Medications to avoid: Cough and antihistamine preparations, hypertension drugs, fluorouracil, MAO inhibitors, Acetominophen (Tylenol), Salicylate (Asprin), Melphalan After the specimen is collected, the patient may resume normal diet. TAT – 1 week | OHIP | LL | |
| 5-HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE (SEROTONIN) (5-OH TRYPTAMINE) (5HT) | SEROT | Serum Collect in a pre-chilled red top tube and clot refrigerated Centrifuge and separate. Store and transport frozen To avoid 48 hrs prior to collection: Avocados, bananas, coffee, plums, pineapple, tomatoes, walnuts, hickory nuts, mollusks, eggplant, and meds such as aspirin, corticotrophins, MAO inhibitors, phenacetin, catecholamines, reserpine, nicotine TAT – 21 days | PLAIN RED (Pre-chilled) | $85.00 | LL |
| 17-HYDROXYCORTICO-STEROIDS (17-OH STEROIDS) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| 17-HYDROXY PROGESTERONE (17-OH PROGESTERONE) (PREGNANETRIOL) | 17HP | Serum,1 mL Centrifuge and separate For Quebec patients, draw sample in a Green tube with heparin; sample must be centrifuged, separated and frozen. TAT –25 days | PLAIN RED or GREEN with Heparin (Quebec patients) | OHIP | LL |
| 25–HYDROXY (INSURED) (VITAMIN D) (CALCIDIOL) | VITDI | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated Patient must meet eligibility criteria for insurable Vitamin D testing TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| 25–HYDROXY (UNINSURED) (VITAMIN D) (CALCIDIOL) | VITDU | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | $40.00 | LL |
| HALCION (TRIAZOLAM) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| HALOPERIDOL (HALDOL) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| HAM’S TEST | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| HAND, FOOT, MOUTH DISEASE (COXSACKIE VIRUS ISOLATION) See COXSACKIE VIRUS ISOLATION | RPHL | ||||
| HAPTOGLOBIN | HAPTO | Serum Centrifuge only Avoid hemolysis Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HbA1C (GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN) (HEMOGLOBIN A1C) See A1C | A1C | ||||
| HBDH (HYDROXYBUTYRATE DEHYDROGENASE) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| HCG, PREGNANCY (HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN) See Beta-HCG, PREGNANCY | HCG | ||||
| HCG, ONCOLOGY (HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN) See Beta-HCG, ONCOLOGY | HCG | ||||
| HDL CHOLESTEROL *Fasting sample (Complete Lipid Profile) *Random sample (Complete Lipid Profile) *If ordered by itself and fasting *If ordered by itself and random | HDL RHDL HDLF RDHDL | Serum Centrifuge only Patient must be fasting >10 hours. Indicate # of hours Patient not fasting Patient fasting Patient not fasting TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| HDL/LDL CHOLESTEROL | HDL | Serum Centrifuge only Indicate if patient has been fasting (>10 hrs) and # of hours fasting. ● Testing Includes Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol and non-HDL ● TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| HEAVY & LIGHT CHAINS (IMMUNO ELECTROPHORESIS) (IMMUNOFIXATION) | IMM IF | Serum, 1 ml Centrifuge only TAT – 5 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HEAVY & LIGHT CHAINS (BENCE JONES PROTEIN) (IEP) (IMMUNOELECTROPHORESIS) | BENC | Urine, 50 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container First morning sample preferred TAT – 5 days | OHIP | LL | |
| HEAVY & LIGHT CHAINS (IMMUNO ELECTROPHORESIS) (BENCE JONES PROTEIN) (IMMUNOFIXATION) (IFE 24 HOUR) | 24BJ | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) 10 mL aliquot – submit in a white cap container labelled CREATININE and a 50 mL aliquot – submit in a 90 mL white cap container labelled IEP State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP requisition, and on the specimen container Store and ship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 50 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 3-4 days | OHIP | LL | |
| HEAVY METAL SCREEN | NO SCREEN TEST AVAILABLE Dr. must order individual metals. Blood tests are more accurate than urine, but most can be done on 24hr. urine specimen. If metal not listed in this TSG (Test Specification Guide) then call reference lab. Test may not be covered by OHIP. | OHIP | LL | ||
| HEINZ BODIES | RCML | Blood Do not open tube Part of hemolytic investigation – form available from Reference lab TAT – 30 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| HELICOBACTER PYLORI (H. PYLORI) (H. PYLORI ANTIBODY) | HPYLO | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated, within 8 days of collection TAT – 7 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | PHL |
| HEMATOCRIT See BLOOD FILM EXAMINATION | CBC | ||||
| HEMOCHROMATOSIS (HEREDITARY HEMOCHROMATOSIS) See MOLECULAR GENETICS (II) | RCHEO | ||||
| HEMOGLOBIN See BLOOD FILM EXAMINATION | CBC | ||||
| HEMOGLOBIN A1C (GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN) (HbA1C) See A1C | A1C | ||||
| HEMOGLOBIN A2 QUANTITATION (QUANTITATION COLUMN) | HGBA2 | Blood Do not open the tube TAT – 10 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS (HGB FRACTIONATION) (HEMOGLOBIN A, A2, C, F, S) (FETAL HEMOGLOBIN) (Hgb A, Hgb A2, Hgb C, Hgb F, Hgb S) (HEMOGLOBINPOATHY SCREEN) (THALASSEMIA SCREEN) | HBEL | Blood Note:If CBC is NOT ordered, an additional lavender tube is required (2 tubes total) Do not open tube Send-out instructions: Indicate hemoglobin (hgb) value on manifest. If no hgb value, send 2 LAV tubes to reference lab for testing. Abnormal results may be delayed due to interpretation by consultant Quebec patients should be referred to the Ottawa Hospital General Campus TAT – 1 days | 1 LAVENDER (2 LAVENDER if CBC not ordered) | OHIP | LL |
| HEMOLYTIC COMPLEMENT FIXATION (COMPLEMENT HEMOLYTIC) See CH50 | CH50 | ||||
| HEMOLYTIC INVESTIGATIONS STAGE 1 | RCML | Whole Blood Please provide current CBC results Hemolytic investigation form should be completed and sent with req. Form available from Client Services at 789.4242 TAT – 8 days | LAVENDER | UNINSURED | LL |
| HEMOPEXIN (See METHEMALBUMIN SCREEN) | RCML | ||||
| HEMOSIDERIN | HEMOS | Urine, 10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container First morning sample Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 20 days | OHIP | LL | |
| HEPARIN ASSAY XA INHIBITOR, FONDAPARINUX (ARIXTRA) | RCML | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | |||
| HEPARIN ASSAY XA INHIBITOR, UNFRACTIONATED | RCML | Plasma, 2 mL Partially fill a discard tube first. Collect a Light Blue top tube. Immediately centrifuge. Aliqout plasma (do not aliqout any buffy coat layer or red blood cells). Immediately centrifuge this plasma. Aliqout the platelet poor plasma into another pour-off tube (do not transfer any cells at the bottom of the tube). Immediately freeze aliqout. Store and transport frozen TAT– 4 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| HEPARIN ASSAY, ORGARAN (HEPARIN ANTIXA-DANAPAROID) (ORGARAN) | RCML | Plasma, 2 mL Partially fill a discard tube first. Collect a Light Blue top tube. Immediately centrifuge. Aliqout plasma (do not aliqout any buffy coat layer or red blood cells). Immediately centrifuge this plasma. Aliqout the platelet poor plasma into another pour-off tube (do not transfer any cells at the bottom of the tube). Immediately freeze aliqout. Store and transport frozen TAT– 4 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| HEPARIN CO FACTOR II | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| HEPARIN INDUCED THROMBOCYTOPENIA (HIT TEST) (HEPARIN DEPENDANT PLATELET ANTIBODY) (HEPARIN PF4 ANTIBODY) | RCML | Plasma, 2 mL Partially fill a discard tube first. Collect a Light Blue top tube. Immediately centrifuge. Aliqout plasma (do not aliqout any buffy coat layer or red blood cells). Immediately centrifuge this plasma. Aliqout the platelet poor plasma into another pour-off tube (do not transfer any cells at the bottom of the tube). Immediately freeze aliqout. Store and transport froze TAT– 4 days | LIGHT BLUE | $300.00 | LL |
| HEPARIN LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT (HEPARIN ANTIXA-LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT) (FRAGMIN) (TINZAPARIN) (ENOXPARIN) (LMWH) | HEPLMW | Plasma, 2 mL Partially fill a discard tube first. Collect a Light Blue top tube. Immediately centrifuge. Aliqout plasma (do not aliqout any buffy coat layer or red blood cells). Immediately centrifuge this plasma. Aliqout the platelet poor plasma into another pour-off tube (do not transfer any cells at the bottom of the tube). Immediately freeze aliqout. Store and transport froze TAT– 5 days | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | LL |
| HEPATITIS TESTS PROCESSED AT BIO-TEST QUICK REFERENCE CODING SHEET: **NEW** HEPATITIS TESTING DETAILS Information pertaining to Hepatitis testing and coding is now displayed with the following set up: A Quick Reference Coding Sheet which is set up to show: Coding when the Hepatitis request is checked off in the pre-printed section of the OHIP Requisition. Coding when the Hepatitis request is hand written on the OHIP Requisition. Hepatitis Test Details are displayed as listings of test names and their corresponding codes as per their Specimen requirements. AS PRINTED ON THE OHIP REQUISITION Viral Hepatitis (check one only) q Acute Hepatitis q Chronic Hepatitis (Carrier) q Immune status/prev. exposure Specify: Hepatitis A ____ Hepatitis B ____ Hepatitis C ____ | |||||
| AS PRINTED ON THE OHIP REQUISITION Viral Hepatitis (check one only) q Acute Hepatitis q Chronic Hepatitis (Carrier) q Immune status/prev. exposure Specify: Hepatitis A ____ Hepatitis B ____ Hepatitis C ____ | |||||
| HEPATITIS, ACUTE | ACUTE | Serum Centrifuge tubes only ● Includes all tests associated with codes HBAG & HAIGM store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 days | 2 YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HEPATITIS, CHRONIC | CHRON | Serum Centrifuge only All markers only 1 FULL tube needed ● Includes all tests associated with codes HBAG & HEPC Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HEPATITIS A, IMMUNE (IMMUNE STATUS/PREV.EXPOSURE HEPATITIS A) | IMMA | Serum Centrifuge only All markers only 1 FULL tube needed Includes all tests associated with code HEPA Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HEPATITIS B, IMMUNE (IMMUNE STATUS/PREV.EXPOSURE HEPATITIS B) | IMMB | Serum Centrifuge only All markers only 1 FULL tube needed Includes all tests associated with code HBAB Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HEPATITIS TESTS PROCESSED AT BIO-TEST QUICK REFERENCE CODING SHEET: PHYSICIAN’S REQUEST ORDER ENTRY CODE The codes listed below cannot be ordered in combination with the checked Hepatitis test ordered. (They are automatically included by the computer system). AS PRINTED ON THE OHIP REQUISITION Viral Hepatitis (check one only) q Acute Hepatitis q Chronic Hepatitis (Carrier) q Immune status/prev. exposure Specify: Hepatitis A ____ Hepatitis B ____ Hepatitis C ____ ACUTE CHRON IMMA IMMB (Automatically includes tests HBAG + HAIGM) (Automatically includes tests HBAG + HEPC) (Automatically includes all tests in HEP A) (Automatically includes all tests in HEP B AB) PHYSICIAN’S REQUEST ORDER ENTRY CODE PHYSICIAN’S REQUEST ORDER ENTRY CODE IF THE PHYSICIAN REQUEST IS HAND WRITTEN ON THE OHIP REQUISITION FOLLOW THESE CODES: Australian Antigen Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Hep B S Ag B Surface Antigen B. Antigen HbsAg HBAG Hepatitis A Antibody (IgG + IgM) Hep A Ab (IgG + IgM) Hep A Antibody Total Anti-HAV Hav ab (HAV AB) Hep A Total Anti-HAV IgG + IgM Total HEPA Hep B Surface Antibody Hep B Surface Ab Hep B Surface Ab Titre Hep B Titre AHBS Antibody to Hepatitis B S Antigen Antibody to Hepatitis B S Ag HBsAb Hep B Antibodies Post Hepatitis Vaccination Anti-HbsAg / Anti-HBs HBAB Hepatitis A IgM Antibody Anti-HAV IgM Hepatitis A (current infection) HAVAB-M Hep A (M) Hep A Ab (IgM) Hep A Antibody IgM Hep A IgM HAIGM Hepatitis B Core Antibody Anti – HBc Hep B Core Ab AHBC B Core HBcAb Hep Bc Hep BcAb HBIGG Hepatitis C Non A Non B Non A and Non B Anti-HCV HCV Hep C Hepatitis C Exposure Hepatitis C Screen HEPC Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody Anti-HBc IgM AHBC – IgM Hep B Core IgM Core IgM HBIGM Hepatitis Be Antibody Anti-HBe AHBe Hep Be Antibody Hep Be Ab Be Antibody HbeAb HBEAB Hepatitis Be Antigen HBe Ag Hep Be Ag Be Antigen E antigen HBEAG Hepatitis A B Screen/Profile Hepatitis Titre Anti-HB Virus Call Doctor to clarify request | ORDER ENTRY CODE | The codes listed below cannot be ordered in combination with the checked Hepatitis test ordered. (They are automatically included by the computer system). | ORDER ENTRY CODE | ||
| PHYSICIAN’S REQUEST | ORDER ENTRY CODE | The codes listed below cannot be ordered in combination with the checked Hepatitis test ordered. (They are automatically included by the computer system). | |||
| AS PRINTED ON THE OHIP REQUISITION Viral Hepatitis (check one only) q Acute Hepatitis q Chronic Hepatitis (Carrier) q Immune status/prev. exposure Specify: Hepatitis A ____ Hepatitis B ____ Hepatitis C ____ | ACUTE CHRON IMMA IMMB | (Automatically includes tests HBAG + HAIGM) (Automatically includes tests HBAG + HEPC) (Automatically includes all tests in HEP A) (Automatically includes all tests in HEP B AB) | |||
| PHYSICIAN’S REQUEST | ORDER ENTRY CODE | PHYSICIAN’S REQUEST | ORDER ENTRY CODE | ||
| IF THE PHYSICIAN REQUEST IS HAND WRITTEN ON THE OHIP REQUISITION FOLLOW THESE CODES: | |||||
| Australian Antigen Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Hep B S Ag B Surface Antigen B. Antigen HbsAg | HBAG | Hepatitis A Antibody (IgG + IgM) Hep A Ab (IgG + IgM) Hep A Antibody Total Anti-HAV Hav ab (HAV AB) Hep A Total Anti-HAV IgG + IgM Total | HEPA | ||
| Hep B Surface Antibody Hep B Surface Ab Hep B Surface Ab Titre Hep B Titre AHBS Antibody to Hepatitis B S Antigen Antibody to Hepatitis B S Ag HBsAb Hep B Antibodies Post Hepatitis Vaccination Anti-HbsAg / Anti-HBs | HBAB | Hepatitis A IgM Antibody Anti-HAV IgM Hepatitis A (current infection) HAVAB-M Hep A (M) Hep A Ab (IgM) Hep A Antibody IgM Hep A IgM | HAIGM | ||
| Hepatitis B Core Antibody Anti – HBc Hep B Core Ab AHBC B Core HBcAb Hep Bc Hep BcAb | HBIGG | Hepatitis C Non A Non B Non A and Non B Anti-HCV HCV Hep C Hepatitis C Exposure Hepatitis C Screen | HEPC | ||
| Hepatitis B Core IgM Antibody Anti-HBc IgM AHBC – IgM Hep B Core IgM Core IgM | HBIGM | Hepatitis Be Antibody Anti-HBe AHBe Hep Be Antibody Hep Be Ab Be Antibody HbeAb | HBEAB | ||
| Hepatitis Be Antigen HBe Ag Hep Be Ag Be Antigen E antigen | HBEAG | Hepatitis A B Screen/Profile Hepatitis Titre Anti-HB Virus | Call Doctor to clarify request | ||
| HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY (IGG & IGM) (Anti-HAA IgG+IgM Total) (Anti-HAV IgG + IgM) (Anti-HAV Total, Hep A Total) (Hav ab (HAV AB)) (Hep A Ab (IgG + IgM)) (Hepatitis A Antibody Total) See HEPATITIS A, IMMUNE | IMMA | ||||
| HEPATITIS A ANTIBODY IgG (Anti-HAA IgG) (Anti-HAV IgG) (Anti-HAV) (Havab (HAVAB)) (Hep A Ab (IgG)) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only All markers only 1 FULL tube needed. Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HEPATITIS A IgM ANTIBODY (Anti-HAV IgM) (HAVAB-M) (Hep A (current infection)) (Hep A (M), Hep A IgM) (Hep A AB (IgM)) (Hep A Antibody IgM) | HAIGM | Serum Centrifuge only All markers only 1 FULL tube needed Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY (AHBC, Anti-HBc) (B Core, HbcAb, Hep Bc) (Hep B Core Ab, Hep BcAb) | HBIGG | Serum Centrifuge only All markers only 1 FULL tube needed Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HEPATITIS B CORE IgM AB (AHBC-IgM, Core IgM) (Anti-HBc IgM, ) (Hep B Core IgM) | HBIGM | Serum Centrifuge only All markers only 1 FULL tube needed TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HEPATITIS B SURFACE AB (AHBS, Hep B Titre) (Antibody to Hepatitis B S Ag) (Antibody to Hepatitis B S Antigen, HbsAb) (Anti-HBS, Anti-HbsAg) (Hep B Antibodies, ) (Hep B Surface Ab) (Hep B Surface Ab Titre) (Hep B Surface Antibody) (Post Hepatitis Vaccination) See HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN | HBAG | ||||
| HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN (Australian Antigen) (B Surface Antigen) (B. Antigen, HbsAg) (Hep B S Ag) | HBAG | Serum Centrifuge only All markers only 1 FULL tube needed Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HEPATITIS Be ANTIBODY (AHBe, Anti-Hbe, Be Antibody) (E Antibody, HbeAb) (Hep Be Ab, Hep Be Antibody) See HEPATITIS Be ANTIGEN | HBEAG | ||||
| HEPATITIS Be ANTIGEN (Be Antigen, E Antigen) (Hbe Ag, Hep Be Ag) | HBEAG | Serum Centrifuge only All markers only 1 FULL tube needed Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HEPATITIS B PRENATAL (HBsAg Prenatal) (Hep B Prenatal (HBSAG) only) (Maternal Hepatitis B Screening) | HEPBM | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT—3 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| HEPATITIS B VIRUS DNA (HEPATITIS B GENOTYPING) (HEPATITIS B VIRAL LOAD) | HBDNA | Serum or plasma, 2.5 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT –21 days | YELLOW SST or LAVENDER | N/C | PHL |
| HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY (Anti-HCV, HCV, Hep C) (Hepatitis C Exposure) (Hepatitis C Screen) (Non A and Non B Anti–HCV) | HEPC | Serum Centrifuge only All markers only 1 FULL tube needed Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| HEPATITIS C GENOTYPING | HCVG | Serum, 1.5 mL Centrifuge and separate within 4 hours of collection Store and transport frozen TAT – 10 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| HEPATITIS C RNA/RT-PCR (HEPATITIS C VIRAL LOAD) | HCV | Serum, 2.5 mL Centrifuge and separate within 4 hours of collection Store and transport frozen TAT – 10 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) RNA USING DRIED BLOOD SPOTS (DBS) | RPHL | Dried Blood Spots (DBS)-finger prick DBS for HCV RNA detection only to be submitted when an serum sample cannot be obtained due to difficult venous access A Whatman 903 blood collection filter card may be obtained from PHL labs for collection. Fill completely at least 4 circles Let dry completely on flat surface Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 10 days | N/C | PHL | |
| HEPATITIS DELTA AGENT (DELTA AGENT) (HEPATITIS D VIRUS ANTIBODY) | HEPD | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated ●Test is only performed on HBsAg positive samples TAT—14 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| HEPATITIS E ANTIBODY | HEPE | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 14 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| HEREDITARY HEMOCHROMATOSIS (HEMOCHROMATOSIS) See MOLECULAR GENETICS (II) | RCHEO | ||||
| HEREDITARY NEUROPATHY WITH LIABILITY TO PRESSURE PALSIES See MOLECULAR GENETICS (III) | RCHEO | ||||
| HEREDITARY NON-SYNDROMIC DEAFNESS See MOLECULAR GENETICS (I) | RCHEO | ||||
| HEROIN | RCML | Urine,10 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 3 days | OHIP | LL | |
| HERPES SIMPLEX, SEROLOGY (HERPES SIMPLEX IgG) | HSV | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated Testing for Herpes Simplex IgM is not available. For Herpes Simplex typing, see Herpes Simplez Viral Culture TAT—5 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| HERPES SIMPLEX, VIRAL CULTURE | VIR | Swab Submit swab in a multi-organism transport medium (e.g. PHL Virus Culture Collection Kit) State source Store and transport refrigerated Testing includes Herpes Simplex typing if result is positive TAT – 12 days | N/C | PHL | |
| HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE 1 AND 2 (HSV) (IMMUNOBLOT) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT - 1-2 weeks | PLAIN RED | $160.00 | LL |
| HETEROPHILE ANTIBODIES (MONO) (MONONUCLEOSIS SCREEN) | MONOT | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| Hgb A (HGB A, HEMOGLOBIN A) (Hgb ELECT) See HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS | HBEL | ||||
| Hgb A2 (HGB A2, HEMOGLOBIN A2) (Hgb ELECT) See HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS | HBEL | ||||
| Hgb C (HGB C, HEMOGLOBIN C) (Hgb ELECT) See HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS | HBEL | ||||
| Hgb F (HGB F, HEMOGLOBIN F) (Hgb ELECT, FETAL HGB) (FETAL HEMOGLOBIN) See HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS | HBEL | ||||
| Hgb S (HGB S, HEMOGLOBIN S) (Hgb ELECT) See HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS | HBEL | ||||
| HGH (GROWTH HORMONE) (HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE) See GROWTH HORMONE | GH | ||||
| HHV-6 See HUMAN HERPES VIRUS-6 | RPHL | ||||
| HIPPURIC ACID (NBENZOYGLYCINE) (TOLUENE EXPOSURE) (BENZYALCOHOL METABOLITE) | RCML | Urine, 20 mL (random) Collect in orange or white cap container Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 1-2 weeks | UNINSURED | LL | |
| HISTAMINE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| HISTOLOGY (PATHOLOGY) | HISTO | Tissue Submit specimen in a 30 mL bottle containing 10% neutral buffered formalin. Specimens should be placed in fixative immediately. Indicate the time that specimen was placed in fixative on the requisition. A complete histopathology form must accompany the specimen. Ensure that the patient’s name, date of birth and the tissue site is recorded on both the bottle and the requisition. Follow Irreplaceable Specimen Procedure All Quebec and Ontario Histology/Pathology samples are sent to Gamma Dynacare. *For second Histo sample, user order entry code histo2 TAT – 10 days | OHIP | DYN | |
| HISTONE TEST See ANTI-HISTONE | AHIST | ||||
| HISTOPLASMOSIS ANTIBODY (HISTOPLASMA ANTIBODY) See FUNGAL SEROLOGY | RPHL | ||||
| HISTOPLASMOSIS (HISTOPLASMA CAPSULATUM) (HISTOPLASMA CULTURE) See FUNGAL CULTURE, RESPIRATORY | RPHL | ||||
| HISTOPLASMOSIS See FUNGAL CULTURE, FLUIDS | RPHL | ||||
| HIV (AIDS) (HIV ROUTINE) (HIV SEROLOGY) (HIV, PRENATAL) (HIV, DIAGNOSTIC) | HIV | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated For diagnostic serology, if a delay of >7 days is expected, freeze serum. TAT—3 to 6 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| HIV GENOTYPING (HIV Drug Resistance Testing) | RPHL | The test will be performed from the HIV VIRAL LOAD samples held by Public Health HIV Genotyping can be ordered as a follow up to a positive Viral load result The physician must directly notify MOH and send the appropriate form to have this test performed TAT – 21 days | N/C | PHL | |
| HIV PCR | VIRL | Whole blood, 7 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen The Viral Load form MUST be completed by the physician. DO NOT collect the specimen until the form is completed by the physician TAT—14 days | 2 LAVENDERS | N/C | CHEO |
| HIV, PRENATAL See HIV | HIV | ||||
| HIV VIRAL LOAD (VIRAL LOAD) | VIRL | Plasma, 2.5 mL Centrifuge and separate plasma into 1 aliquot Store and transport frozen Viral load testing is only available to patients known to be HIV positive. The Viral Load form MUST be completed by the physician TAT – 6 days | 2 LAVENDER | N/C | CHEO |
| HLA–B27 | HLA | Blood For Main Lab: collect Mon-Tues & Wednesday before 11 AM. For all collection facilities (including physician offices), collect Mon-Tues ONLY Quebec patients should be referred to the Ottawa Hospital General Campus DO NOT REFRIGERATE. Store and ship at room temperature TAT - 25 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| HLA-B27 PCR | HLAB27P | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | |||
| HLA–B29 | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| HLA–B57:01 | Whole Blood, 3-5 mL Store and transmport refrigerated For Main Lab: collect Mon-Tues & Wednesday before 11 AM. For all collection facilities (including physician offices), collect Mon-Tues ONLY. Specific Public Health Requisition must accompany sample TAT - 3-6 weeks | 2 LAVENDER | N/C | PHL | |
| HLA - D, DR, DRW (HLA - TYPING) (HISTOCOMPATIBILITY TESTING) | Test must be requested on the HLA DNA Typing Requisition/Questionnaire, and approval obtained from the Histocompatability Head of Service at the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program. | ||||
| HLA-TISSUE TYPING (HLA - A, B, C) (HLA - TYPING) (HISTOCOMPATIBILITY TESTING) For organ/tissue Transplant purposes only | RCML | Blood DO NOT REFRIGERATE – ROOM TEMPERATURE ONLY For Main Lab: collect Mon-Tues & Wednesday before 11 AM. For all collection facilities (including physician offices), collect Mon-Tues ONLY. Doctor's name and telephone number MUST be on requisition. An HLA DNA Typing Requisition/Questionnaire from the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program must be completed—the questionnaire is available from the Bio-Test Laboratory Reporting Department must be completed This requires: 1-Clinical information 2-Type of organ transplant 3-Donor’s residency (Ontario Yes or No) Place samples, copy of OHIP requisition, and questionnaire in a Priority labelled zip-lock bag for transport TAT – 63 days | 4 LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| HOLTER MONITOR | REFER PATIENT TO HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT CARDIOLOGY DIAGNOSTICS | ||||
| HOMOCYSTEINE | HOMO | Plasma, 2 mL Fasting sample preferred Collect in a Pre-chilled Lavender tube Centrifuge and separate immediately (must be separatedwithin 1 hour of collection). Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 5 days | LAVENDER (Pre-Chilled) | $75.00 | LL |
| HOMOGENTISIC ACID (HOMOGENTISATE) | RCML | Urine, 25 mL (random) Submit in an orange or white cap container Freeze within 30 minutes of collection, and store and transport refrigerated TAT – 20 days | OHIP | LL | |
| HOMOVANILLIC ACID (HVA) | HVA | 24 Hour Urine (6N HCl preservative) 20 mL aliquot – submit in a sterile urine cont Refrigerate during storage and transport State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP Requisition, and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 50 mL aliquot in the fridge until test is reported Avoid strenuous exercise prior to collection The following foods and medications must be avoided for 3 days prior to and during collection: Foods to avoid: Caffeine, coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, caffeinated beverages, fruits and their juices:bananas, pineapple, tomatoes, vanilla, walnuts Medications to avoid: Salicylate (Asprin and/or medications containing Asprin) After the specimen is collected, the patient may resume normal diet. TAT – 1 week | OHIP | LL | |
| HOUSE CALLS | House calls area performed in the city of Ottawa House calls are performed on an appointment basis and can be booked by calling the Main Lab at 789-4242 and asking for the House Calls department | BTL | |||
| H. PYLORI (H. PYLORI ANTIBODY) See HELICOBACTER PYLORI | HPYLO | ||||
| HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (BHCG) See BETA-Hcg, PREGNANCY | HCG | ||||
| HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE (HGH) See GROWTH HORMONE | GH | ||||
| HUMAN HERPES VIRUS-6 (HHV-6) (HHV-6 PCR) | RPHL | Plasma, 1 mL Store and transport refrigerated Do not use heparin tubes ● Testing is for primary infection or reactivation in immunocompromised individuals. TAT – 21 days | LAVENDER | N/C | PHL |
| HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) | RDYN | Swab CALL REPORTING DEPARTMENT AT 789-4242 TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR COLLECTION IN PAP CONTAINER AND DELIVERY TO LIFELABS (THIS METHOD OF HPV TESTING IS NOT COVERED BY OHIP) | LL | ||
| HUMAN PLACENTAL LACTOGEN (HPL) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| HYDATID (ECHINOCOCCUS GRANULOSUS ANTIBODY) See ECHINOCOCCOSUS ANTIBODY | RPHL | ||||
| HYDROXYBUTYRATE DEHYDROGENASE See HBDH | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| HYDROXYPROLINE, FREE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| HYDROXYPROLINE, TOTAL | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| HVA See HOMOVANILLIC ACID | RCML | ||||
| IBUPROFEN (MOTRIN) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| IGF-1 (SOMATOMEDIN-C) See INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-1 | SOMA | ||||
| IGF BP3 (IGF BINDING PROTEIN 3) (INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-3) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT 10-15 days | PLAIN RED | $47.00 | LL |
| IgG SUBCLASSES (IMMUNOGLOBULIN IgG) See IMMUNOGLOBULIN, IgG SUBCLASSES | IGG | ||||
| IgE SPECIFIC-ALLERGEN TESTING See ALLERGY TESTING | RCML | ||||
| IL28B PANEL (INTERLEUKIN 28B GENOTYPE TOTAL) (HCV RESISTANCE) (HEPATITIS C RESISTANCE) (HEPATITIS C GENOTYPING IL28B) | RCML | Whole Blood, 5 mL Store and transport refrigerated Testing includes variants: RS12979860, RS8099917 and RS12980275 TAT – 14 days | LAVENDER | UNINSURED | LL |
| IL28BRS12979860 | RCML | Whole Blood, 5 mL Store and transport refrigerated Testing includes variants: RS12979868 TAT – 14 days | LAVENDER | UNINSURED | LL |
| IMIPRAMINE (TOFRANIL) | IMIPR | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated Collect specimen 10 – 12 after last dose Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection ● Testing Includes Desipramine ● TAT – 20 days | ROYAL BLUE no additive | OHIP | LL |
| IMMUNE COMPLEXES, C1Q (C1Q COMPLEMENT BINDING ACTIVITY) (COMPLEMENT C1Q) See C1Q IMMUNE COMPLEXES | C1Q | ||||
| IMMUNO ELECTROPHORESIS (IMMUNOFIXATION) See HEAVY & LIGHT CHAINS IMMUNO ELECTROPHORESIS | IMMIF | ||||
| IMMUNO ELECTROPHORESIS See BENCE JONES PROTEIN | BENC | Random urine | |||
| IMMUNO ELECTROPHORESIS See BENCE JONES PROTEIN | 24BJ | 24hr urine | |||
| IMMUNOFIXATION (IMMUNO ELECTROPHORESIS) See HEAVY & LIGHT CHAINS IMMUNO | IMMIF | ||||
| IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE (IF) | RCML | Tissue Send specimen in an IF Transport Kit Kit available from Bio-Test Supply Department Complete a Histology Form TAT – 20 days | OHIP | LL | |
| IMMUNOGLOBULIN, IgA | IGA | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| IMMUNOGLOBULIN, IgD | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| IMMUNOGLOBULIN, IgE | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| IMMUNOGLOBULIN, IgG | IGG | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| IMMUNOGLOBULIN, IgG SUBCLASSES (IMMUNOGLOBULIN-IgG FRACTIONATION) (IgG SUBTYPES) | RCML | Serum, 1 mL Fasting preferred Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen ● Testing Includes IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, and IgG4 TAT – 9 days | YELLOW SST | 0.00 | LL |
| IMMUNOGLOBULIN, IgG4 SUBCLASS (IgG4 SUBCLASS) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| IMMUNOGLOBULIN, IgM | IGM | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| IMMUNOGLOBULIN, QUANTITATIVE (IMMUNO GAM) (GAM) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge only ● Testing Includes IgA, IgG, & IgM ● TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| IMMUNO PHENOTYPING (LYMPHOCYTE MARKERS) (T & B CELLS) | CD3 CD4 CD8 | Whole Blood Store and transport at room temperature The specimens must be accompanied by Mount Sinai Hosptial Flow Cytometry Requisition (available from Bio-Test Laboratory’s Client Services) and a photocopy of a physician signed OHIP requisition requesting Lymphocyte Marker analysis with diagnosis indicated. Collect samples Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning provided that samples are guaranteed to arrive at the Main Lab by Wednesday 11am. Specimen MUST be tested within 24 hours Quebec patients should be referred to the Ottawa Hospital General Campus TAT – 10 days | 2 LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| INDERAL (PROPRANOLOL) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| INDICAN | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| INDICES, RBC (MCV, MCH, MCHC) See BLOOD FILM EXAMINATION | CBC | ||||
| INDIRECT BILIRUBIN (UNCONJUGATED BILIRUBIN) See BILIRUBIN, UNCONJUGATED | INBL | ||||
| INDIRECT COOMBS (REPEAT PRENATAL ANTIBODY SCREEN) See ANTIBODY SCREEN | ANSCR | ||||
| INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS (MONO) See HETEROPHILE ANTIBODY | MONOT | ||||
| INFLUENZA VIRUS A & B ANTIBODY | INFLU | SEROLOGY TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | |||
| INFLUENZA VIRUS, A and B RT-PCR | VIR | Nasopharyngeal swab Store and transport refrigerated, within 72 hours of collection TAT—3 days | |||
| INHALANT ALLERGENS | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| INORGANIC PHOSPHATE (PHOSPHPHORUS) | PHOS | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| INR (PRO TIME, PT) (PROTHROMBIN TIME) | COA | Blood Fill tube completely Do not centrifuge Store and transport at room temperature Sample should only be spun/separated/frozen when PTT is also ordered. TAT – 1 day | LIGHT BLUE | OHIP | BTL |
| INSULIN Fasting Random | INS | Serum, 2 mL Patient must fast a minimum of 8 hours for fasting test Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated. TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| INSULIN ANTIBODIES See ANTI-INSULIN | RCML | ||||
| INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-1 (SOMATOMEDIN-C) (IGF-1) | SOMA | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 25 days | YELLOW SST | $90.00 | LL |
| INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-3 (IGF BINDING PROTEIN 3) See IGF-BP3 | RCML | ||||
| INSULIN RESPONSE STUDY (INSULIN GLUCOSE CHALLENGE) | RCML | Serum Patient must be fasting minimum of 8 hours Collect a fasting SST; label as fasting Adult Dose: Give patient 75g glucose drink Child Dose: Give patient 1.75 g/kg up to max 75g. Collect 6 samples total: fasting, 1/2 h after finishing drink, then 1h, 2h, 3h, and 4 hours after finishing drink. Label each tube with the corresponding timed collection interval. Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated. TAT – 2 days | YELLOW SST (6 tubes total) | OHIP | LL |
| INTEGRATED PRENATAL SCREENING (PAPP-A) See FIRST or SECOND TRIMESTER SCREENING | IPS1 IPS2 | ||||
| INTERSTITIAL CELL STIMULATING HORMONE (LH) (LUTEINIZING HORMONE) | LH | Serum Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| INTRINSIC FACTOR ANTIBODIES See ANTI-INTRINSIC FACTOR | IFA | ||||
| IODINE | RCML | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) 50 mL aliquot – submit in an orange or white cap container Store and transport refrigerated. State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP requisition, and on the specimen container Retain a duplicate 50 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 1-2 weeks | UNINSURED | LL | |
| IODINE (IODIDE) | RCML | Plasma Centrifuge after 30 minutes of collection, and transfer plasma into a new, labelled Royal Blue top tube without K2EDTA Store and transport refrigerated TAT – 1-2 weeks | ROYAL BLUE with K2EDTA | UNINSURED | LL |
| IRON (IRON BINDING CAPACITY) (IRON SATURATION, TIBC) (TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY) | IRON | Serum Centrifuge only Morning sample preferred ● Testing Includes IRON, TIBC, % Saturation and unsaturated iron binding capacity (UIBC) TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| IRON, URINE | RCML | 24 Hour Urine (no preservative) 50 mL aliquot – submit in a sterile urine container State total 24-hour volume on the OHIP requisition, and on the specimen container Store and ship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 50 mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 20 days | OHIP | LL | |
| ISLET CELL ANTIBODY (ANTI-ISLET CELL) See ANTI–PANCREATIC ISLET CELLS ANTIBODY | |||||
| ISONIAZID | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| JAK 2 PCR (JAK 2 GENE MUTATION) | Whole Blood Store and transport at room temperature A Molecular Hematology form should be completed and submitted along with specimen and requisition. Collect samples Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning provided that samples are guaranteed to arrive at the Main Lab by Wednesday 11am. Form is available on reference la b website If patient does not have a health card, there is a .00 charge TAT – 13 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL | |
| JOINT FLUID (SYNOVIAL FLUID) See FLUID, TOTAL EXAM | SYNF ASP OTHER RCML | ||||
| KARYOTYPING See CYTOGENETICS TESTING | RCHEO | ||||
| KEPPRA (LEVETIRACETAM) | RCML | Serum Spin and separate Store and transport refrigerated | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| KETONES See ACETONE | KETO | ||||
| KETONES QUALITATIVE See ACETONE QUALITATIVE | RCML | ||||
| 17 KETOGENIC STEROIDS (17-KGS) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| 17 KETOSTEROIDS, TOTAL (17-KS) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| KLEIHAUER STAIN NEIRHAUS (KLEIHAUER ACID ELUTION) (KLEIHAUER-BETKE TEST) (KB TEST) (FETAL-MATERNAL RBC RATIO) | RCML | Whole Blood, 4 mL Send entire tube Store and ship refrigerated. TAT – 2 days | LAVENDER | OHIP | LL |
| LACTIC ACID (LACTATE) | LAC | Plasma, 2 mL Centrifuge and separate as soon as possible Store and ship frozen. TAT – 3 days | GREY | OHIP | LL |
| LACTIC DEHYDROGENASE (LD, LDH) | LDH | Serum Centrifuge only Hemolyzed specimens are not acceptable TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| LACTIC DEHYDROGENASE, ISOENZYMES (LD ISOENZYMES) (LDH ISOENZYMES) (LD FRACTIONATION) | RCML | Serum, 2 mL Centrifuge only Store and ship refrigerated TAT -- 7 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| LACTOSE TOLERANCE (LACTOSE ABSORPTION TEST) *2 Codes required | LTT | *Test only available at the main lab (2006 Roberston rd.) Mon-Fri 7:30-4:00pm Plasma Adult dose 50g lactose dissolved in 300 mL water Child Dose: 2 grams lactose per kilogram of body Weight to a maximum of 50 g Collect 3 samples: fasting, ½ h after finishing drink, then 1h after finishing drink Label each tube with the corresponding timed collection interval. Additional intervals of collection may be requested by the physician. TAT – 1 day | GREY | OHIP | BTL |
| LAMOTRIGINE (LAMICTAL) | LAM | Serum, 2 mL Collect specimen 10 – 12 hours after last dose Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection TAT – 20 days | PLAIN RED | OHIP | LL |
| LANOXIN (DIGITALIS) See DIGOXIN | DIG | ||||
| LAP (LEUCINE AMINOPEPTIDASE) | Serum AND 24 Hour Urine TESTS NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| LAP (LEUKOCYTE ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE) (NEUTROPHIL ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE) | Direct patient to the Ottawa General Hospital | ||||
| LARGACTIL See CHLORPROMAZINE | CHLOR | ||||
| LATEX FIXATION (RA, RA FACTOR) (RA FIXATION) (RHEUMATOID FACTOR) | ART | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| LATS (LONG ACTING THYROID STIMULATOR, TB11) (THYROTROPIN BINDING INHIBITING IMMUNOGLOBULIN) (THYROID STIMULATING ANTIBODY) (THYROID RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES) (TRAB-TSH RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES) (TBIG) (TSI) (THYROTROPIN RECEPTOR AB) | TSA | Serum, 2 mL Allow blood to clot for 60 minutes Centrifuge and separate within 1 hour of collection Store and transport frozen Requires clinical information re: Thyroid status, presence of exophthalmos TAT – 15 days | PLAIN RED | $80.00 | LL |
| LCM ANTIBODY (LYMPHOCYTIC CHORIOMENINGITIS ANTIBODY) | RPHL | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT—28 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| LDH (LH) See LACTIC DEHYDROGENASE | LDH | ||||
| LDH ISOENZYMES (LD ISOENZYMES) See LACTIC DEHYDROGENASE, ISOENZYMES | RCML | ||||
| LDL CHOLESTEROL See HDL/LDL CHOLESTEROL *If patient not fasting | HDL RHDL | ||||
| LE CELL PREPARATION | LE | Blood Do not remove plasma from cells TAT – 1 day | GREEN with Heparin | OHIP | LL |
| LE SCREEN (LE LATEX) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| LEAD | LED | Blood DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Send entire tube. Store and ship refrigerated TAT – 7 days | ROYAL BLUE with K2EDTA | OHIP | LL |
| LEAD | 24UL | 24 Hour Urine (Acid Washed Container) *Order Acid Washed Container from Main Lab as required. Submit a 7mL sample in a labelled ROYAL BLUE top tube (WITHOUT ADDITIVE) Record total volume on requisition and on the specimen container Store and ship refrigerated Retain a duplicate 90mL urine sample in the fridge until test is reported TAT – 1-2 weeks | OHIP | LL | |
| LEGIONELLOSIS (LEGIONAIRES DISEASE) (Legionella) | LEGIN | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated TAT—5 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| LEPTOSPIRA ANTIBODIES (LEPTOSPIROSIS ANTIBODIES) (WEIL’S DISEASE) | RPHL | Serum, 1 mL Centrifuge only Store and transport refrigerated An acute (collected early after the onset of symptoms) and a convalescent (collected 2-3 weeks later) may be required for laboratory diagnosis. TAT—42 days | YELLOW SST | N/C | PHL |
| LEPTOSPIROSIS, URINE | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| LEUCINE AMINOPEPTIDASE (LAP) | Serum and 24 hour urine TESTS NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| LEUKOCYTE ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE (NEUTROPHIL ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE) See LAP | |||||
| LEUKOCYTE COUNT (WBC) See BLOOD FILM EXAMINATION | CBC | ||||
| LEVETIRACETAM See KEPPRA | RCML | ||||
| LH (LUTEINIZING HORMONE) See INTERSTITIAL CELL STIMULATING HORMONE | LH | ||||
| LIBRIUM See CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE | RCML | ||||
| LICE (BUGS) See ARTHROPODS | RPHL | ||||
| LIGHT CHAINS IMMUNO ELECTROPHORESIS (HEAVY & LIGHT CHAINS IMMUNO-ELECTROPHORESIS) (IEP-RANDOM) See BENCE JONES PROTEIN | BENC | ||||
| LIGHT CHAINS IMMUNO ELECTROPHORESIS See HEAVY & LIGHT CHAINS IMMUNO ELECTROPHORESIS | IMM | ||||
| LIPASE | LIPX | Serum Centrifuge only TAT – 1 days | YELLOW SST | OHIP | BTL |
| LIPID PROFILE (Fasting) LIPIDS, TOTAL (Random) See HDL/LDL CHOLESTEROL | HDL RHDL | ||||
| LIPOPROTEIN a LP(a) | LIPOA | Serum, 2 mL Patient must be fasting minimum 12 hours Centrifuge and separate Store and ship refrigerated TAT - -8 days | YELLOW SST | $35.00 | LL |
| LIPOPROTEIN PHENOTYPING WITH ELECTROPHORESIS | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| LISTERIA ANTIBODY | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| LITHIUM | RLI | Serum Centrifuge only Collect specimen 10 – 12 hours after last dose Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection TAT – 1 day | YELLOW SST | OHIP | LL |
| LONG ACTING THYROID STIMULATOR (TB11) (THYROTROPIN BINDING INHIBITING IMMUNOGLOBULIN) (THYROID STIMULATING ANTIBODY) (THYROID RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES) (TRAB-TSH RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES) See LATS | TSA | ||||
| LORAZEPAM (ATIVAN) | TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| LORAZEPAM | URINE TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ||||
| LP-PLA2 (PLAC) (LIPOPROPROTEIN ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOROUS A2) (LP-PLAC2) (LP-PLAC) (LP-AL2) | RCML | Serum Centrifuge and separate Store and transport refrigerated TAT-1-2 weeks | YELLOW SST | UNINSURED | LL |
| LUDIOMIL (MAPROTILINE) | RCML | Plasma, 3 mL Collect specimen 10 – 12 hours after last dose Record time in hours that have elapsed between last dose and specimen collection. Centrifuge and separate Refrigerate during storage and transport. TAT – 20 days | GREEN with Heparin | OHIP | LL |
| LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT (NON SPECIFIC COAGULATION INHIBITORS) See CIRCULATING ANTICOAGULANT | LUANT | ||||
| LUTEINIZING HORMONE (LH) See INTERSTITIAL CELL STIMULATING HORMONE | LH | ||||
| LUVOX See FLUVOXAMINE | LUVOX | ||||
| LYME DISEASE (LA-2 ANTIBODIES) (OSPA ANTIBODIES) See BORRELIA BURGDORFERI | LYM | ||||
| LYMPHOCYTE MARKERS (T & B CELLS) See IMMUNO PHENOTYPING | CD3 CD4 CD8 | ||||
| LYMPHOCYTIC CHORIOMENINGITIS ANTIBODY See LCM ANTIBODY | RPHL | ||||
| LYMPHOGRANULOMA VENEREUM GROUP ANTIBODIES (LGV) See CHLAMYDIA, SEROLOGY | RPHL | ||||
| LYSOZYME (MURAMIDASE) | RCML | Plasma Centrifuge and separate Store and transport frozen TAT – 1-2 weeks | LAVENDER | UNINSURED | LL |
| LYSOZYME (MURAMIDASE) | URINE TEST NO LONGER AVAILABLE |