
Pathology tests directory
Our tests directory below includes information to support you to take and submit blood transfusion, chemical pathology, haematology, immunology, bacteriology, virology and other microbiology tests.
All testing is performed within the trust unless otherwise stated. If the required test is not listed, please contact the microbiology laboratory for guidance.
Please note: when printed, this information is only valid on the day of printing.
Reference ranges given are for general guidance. Results falling outside the reference range do not necessarily indicate underlying pathology.
Where a colour is given for the top of a sample tube, this applies only to adult size Vacutainer® tubes. Paediatric size and other manufacturers use different colour coding.
Key Staff
- Jayne Barmby, Pathology Service Manager, Tel : 020 8296 2976 (St Helier) or 01372 735287 (Epsom), Email: jayne.barmby@nhs.net
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Muhsina K Mohamedally, Pathology Quality Manager, Tel: 020 8296 2798 (St Helier) or 01372 735287 (Epsom), Email: muhsina.mohamedally@nhs.net
Please contact the laboratory if you need advice regarding paediatric specimens.
Red cell folate
Specimen
Blood
Volume level
4ml
Bottle top colour
Purple
Bottle / container

Turn around time
3
Time limit
3 days
Reported (timescales, method)
3 days
Category
Haematology
Reference range
75 - 500 ng/ml