pathologyhandbook
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
If the test is not listed in ICE
Please use the ICE ‘Search’ function first before using this.
Please refer to the Pathology handbook and use the search function for advice on:
- The appropriate test(s)
- Specimen type
- Any special handling requirements
| Investigation Search | or |
e.g
| Test/Profile | Sample | Container | Additional Information | Department | Turn - around Days | Out of Hrs |
| Faecal Calprotectin | Faeces | Polycon Container | May be useful to help differentiate non-inflammatory bowel disorders (e.g. irritable bowel syndrome) and inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease). Calprotectin will also be elevated in some cases of GI tract malignancy (e.g. colorectal cancer). Please only request after discussion with Gastroenterology | Biochemistry (7704) | 7 |  |
You can also contact the relevant lab (telephone number in yellow help bar)
- Biochemistry 0118 322 7704
- Haematology 0118 322 7693
- Microbiology 0118 322 7718
Placing the request for the unlisted test
Using ICE Desktop select the desired discipline and then ‘Test not listed’. A prompt will require the user to enter details relevant to the request i.e. test, container type etc. Please remember to note the required specimen(s) on the request form for any tests entered in this box as only pre-configured tests automatically display the specimen type on the form.
Within the search function please enter the required test and specified container as outlined in the Pathology Handbook. Any further information deemed pertinent to the request can be included here if necessary.