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BLOOD TESTS

The following diagnostic tests can be requested.

Please note that further tests are available at request after a consultation.

For further information please call or email us on: reception@directlabtests.com

Acute Viral Hepatitis Screen
Hepatitis A IgM Abs Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Hepatitis C Abs
AHSC

Amenorrhoea Profile
LH FSH Prolactin Oestradiol (17-Beta)
AMEN

Anaemia Profile
FBC + 5 part Diff ESR Iron, TIBC Ferritin B12 Folate (RBC)
ANAE

Andropause Profile
DHEAs FSH LH SHBG Testosterone Free Androgen Index
ANDP

Antenatal Profile
FBC + 5 part Diff Blood Group and Rh Type Atypical Antibody Screen VDRL Glucose TSH Rubella Antibodies (IgG) Toxoplasma (IgG/IgM) Hepatitis B sAg Varicella Zoster IgG (Immunity) Optional additions at published prices Alphafetoprotein Anticardiolipin Antibodies HIV 1&2 Abs Parvovirus B19 (gG/IgM)
ANTE

Antioxidant Profile
Serum Cerulplasmin Serum Copper Red Cell GSH-PX Red Cell Copper Red Cell Fragility Functional SODase Inhibition Platelet aggregation: 1um ADP 2um ADP 5um ADP Sample must be delivered to lab before midday, Monday to Friday only.
AOXI 4 ,5

Atypical Antibody Screen
Mycoplasma pneumonia Abs Chlamydia pneumoniae (MIF) Legionella pneumophila (IF)
AASC

Autoantibody Profile I
Thyroid Antibodies Thyroglobulin Antibodies Antinuclear Antibodies Mitochondrial Antibodies Smooth Muscle Antibodies Gastric Parietal Cell Antibodies Reticulin Antibodies LKM
AUTO

Autoantibody Profile II
Thyroid Antibodies Thyroglobulin Antibodies Islet Cell Antibodies Adrenal Antibodies Gastric Parietal Cell Antibodies Gonadal (Ovarian/Testicular) abs
ENDO

Bone Screen
Urea and Electrolytes Alkaline Phosphatase Total Protein Albumin Globulin Calcium 24 hour urinary calcium 24 hour urinary phosphate
BONE

CBAVD Profile (Azoospermia)
Chromosome Analysis Y Chromosome Microdeletion Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screen (33 mutations) PolyT (5T, 7T, 9T)
CAVD 9

Chest Pain Profile
Myoglobin CK MB Fraction Troponin T
CPP

Chlamydia Species Specific (MIF) Antibody screen
Chlamydia trachomatis (serovar A-K & L1-L3) Chlamydia pneumoniae Chiamydia psittaci
CHAB

Coagulation Profile 1
Prothrombin Time APPT Thrombin Time
CLPF

Coagulation Profile 2
FBC + 5 part Diff Prothrombin Time APPT Thrombin Time
CLOT

Coeliac Disease Profile 2
Endomysial IgA Reticulin IgA Gliadin IgA + lgG Tissue Transglutaminase (IgA) HLA DQ2/DQ8
GSA2

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Profile
Human Herpes Virus 6 (lgG/IgM) Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Profile Lymphocyte Subsets (CD4/CD8)* CRP Vitamin D (25OH)
VIP1 10

Diabetic Profile 1
Glucose Glycosylated Hb
DIAB

Diabetic Profile 2
Glucose Glycosylated Hb Microalbumin
DIA2

DL1 Biochemistry profile
Sodium Potassium Chloride Bicarbonate Urea Creatinine Bilirubin Alkaline phosphatase AST ALT CK LDH Gamma-GT Protein (Total) Albumin Globulin Calcium Phosphate Urate Total Iron Binding Capacity Glucose Cholesterol Triglycerides Iron
DL1
plus HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol	DL1L

DL2 Biochemistry (23 parameters) & Haematology Profile
FBC + 5-part Diff ESR Sodium Potassium Chloride Bicarbonate Urea Creatinine Bilirubin Alkaline phosphatase AST ALT CK LDH Gamma-GT Protein (Total) Albumin Globulin Calcium Phosphate Urate Total Iron Binding Capacity Glucose Cholesterol Triglycerides Iron
DL2
plus HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol	DL2L

DL3 Haematology Profile
FBC + 5-part Diff ESR
DL3

DL4 Biochemistry (16 parameters) & Haematology Profile
FBC + 5-part Diff ESR Urea Creatinine Bilirubin Alkaline phosphatase AST ALT Gamma-GT Protein (Total) Albumin Globulin Calcium Phosphate Urate Glucose Cholesterol Triglycerides
DL4
plus HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol	DL4L

DL5 Biochemistry & Haematology Postal Profile
As DL4 DL5/DL5L do not include ESR and Phosphate as these results may be more affected by overnight transit times.
DL5
plus HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol	DL5L

DL6 General Well Person Profile
DL2 T4/TSH Ferritin
DL6
plus HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol	DL6L

DL7 Well Man Screen
DL2 + Prostate Profile T4/TSH Ferritin
DL7
plus HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol	DL7L

DL8 Well Woman Screen
DL2 PAPT T4/TSH Ferritin Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR can be added to these profiles using either Urine,Chlamydia Swab or Thin Prep Vial. (CHARGED AS EXTRA)
DL8
plus HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol	DL8L

DL9M Senior Male Profile 60+
DL2 HDL/LDL Cholesterol Prostate Profile T4/TSH Homocysteine C-Reactive Protein FOB MSU
DL9M 4

DL9F Senior Male Profile 60+
DL2 HDL/LDL Cholesterol T4/TSH Homocysteine C-Reactive Protein FOB MSU
DL9F 4

DL10 Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation Profile
DL2L Homocysteine Lipoprotein (a) Fibrinogen hsCRP
DL10 4

DL11 Cardiovascular Risk Plus Profile
DL2L Liporotein (a) Apolipoprotein E Genotype hsCRP Homocysteine Chlamydia pneumoniae titre Fibrinogen Folate Insulin
DL11

Drugs of Abuse Profile
Amphetamines Barbiturates Benzodiazepine Cannabinoids Cocaine Codeine Dihydrocodeine Ephedrine MDMA Methadone Metamphetamines Morphine
DOA

Drugs of Abuse Profile with Chain of Custody Profile
Alcohol Amphetamines Barbiturates Benzodiazepine Cannabinoids Cocaine Codeine Dihydrocodeine Ephedrine GCMS for not-negative screens LSD MDMA Methadone Metamphetamines Methaqualone Morphine Phencyclidine Propoxyphene
DOAL 1 ,2

DVT/Pre-Travel Screen
FBC Factor II Prothrombin Gene Factor V Leiden Anticardiolipin Antibodies
DVT1 9

Enteric Organism Rapid Antigen Detection
Entamoeba histolytica Giardia Cryptosporidium Campylobacter jejuni Escherichia coli toxins (includes 0157) This does not include stool microscopy and culture: please request as separate test if required
EORD

Epstein-Barr Virus Profile
EBV Nuclear antigen IgG EBV Early antigen IgG EBV Early antigen IgM
EBVA

Female Hormone Profile
LH FSH Prolactin Oestradiol (17-Beta)
FIP

Gastric Profile
Pepsinogen I Pepsinogen II Helicobacter pylori antibody Optional addition at published prices Helicobacter pylori antigen (breath or stool)
GP

Gluten Sensitivity Evaluation (Coeliac Disease Antibody)
Endomysial IgA Reticulin IgA Gliadin IgA + lgG Tissue Transglutaminase (IgA)
GSA

Haematology Profile
FBC + 5 part Diff ESR
PP3

Hepatitis A, B & C Profile
Hepatitis A Profile Hepatitis B Profile Hepatitis C Abs LFT’s
ABC

Hepatitis B Profile
Hep B Surface Antigen Hep B Surface Antibodies Hep B Core IgG/lgM Hep B Core Specific IgM Hep B ‘e’ Antigen Hep B ‘e’ Antibodies
HEPB

Hirsutism Profile
FSH LH Testosterone DHEAs SHBG
HIRP

HRT Profile 1
FSH Oestradiol (17-Beta) Progesterone
HRT

HRT Profile 2
Lipid Profile Glucose T4 TSH FSH OEST
HRT2

Impotence Profile
Testosterone Prolactin SHBG Free Androgen Index Glucose HbA1C
IMPO

Iron Overload Profile
Iron Total Iron Binding Capacity Ferritin Haemochromatosis Mutation (H63D/C282Y)
IOP 9

Iron Status Profile
Iron Total Iron Binding Capacity Ferritin
ISP

Lipid Profile
Triglycerides Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol
LIPP

Liver Function Tests
Bilirubin ALT Total Protein AST Alkaline Phosphatase Albumin Globulin Gamma-GT
LFT

Male genetic reproductive profile
Chromosome Analysis Y Chromosome Microdeletion Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screen (33 mutations)
GRP 9

Male Infertility Profile 1
FSH LH Testosterone Free Androgen Index Prolactin SHBG
MIPR

Male Infertility Profile 2
FSH Testosterone Inhibin B SHBG and FAI LH Prolactin Chromosome Analysis Y Chromosome Microdeletion (AZFa, b and c) Cystic Fibrosis (33 mutations) Semen analysis will be invoiced as an extra test. Please request if required.
MIP2 9

Menopause Profile
FSH LH Oestradiol (17-Beta) TSH FT4
MENO

Mineral Screen
Calcium Magnesium Zinc Iron Copper Chromium Manganese
MINE

Myeloma Screen
FBC and ESR Biochemistry Profile Protein Electrophoresis Immunoglobulins (IgA, lgG, IgM) Bence-Jones Protein
MYEL

Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation
Acetylcholine Receptor Autoantibodies Striated Muscle Antibodies
MGE

Natural Killer Profile
CD3 CD4 CD8 CD5 CD19 CD16 CD56
NK1 10

Needle Stick Injury Profile
(Donor – Not recipient) Hep Bs.Ag Hep C Ab HIV 1+2 Abs/p24 Antigen
NSI

Neurological Viral Screen
Influenza A Influenza B Measles CFT Mumps ‘V’ CFT Cytomegalovirus Herpes CFT Enterovirus Antibodies Varicella zoster (IgG) Elisa CSF is acceptable (but must be run in parallel with serum, not instead of)
NVIR

Osteoporosis Screen
Alkaline Phosphatase Calcium Albumin Phosphate Serum Crosslaps Vitamin D (25 OH)
OPS

Ovarian Ageing Profile
This is a Day 3 sample FSH Antimullerian Hormone Inhibin B
OAP

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Profile
Testosterone TSH Glucose FSH DHEAs Insulin LH 17 Hydroxyprogesterone Lipid Profile Prolactin Androstenedione SHBG Antimullerian Hormone
PCOP 7

Post-Travel Screen 1
Haematology Profile Biochemistry Profile Filaria (bancroftian) Antigen Filaria Antibodies Schistosome Antigen Malarial Parasites
PTS 14

Post-Travel Screen 2
Haematology Profile Biochemistry Profile Filaria (bancroftian) Antigen Filaria Antibodies Schistosome Antigen Malarial Parasites Hep A IgM Abs Hep B s Ag Hep C Abs HIV Duo
PTS2 14

Pre-Travel Screen (DVT)
FBC Factor II Prothrombin Gene Factor V Leiden Anticardiolipin Antibodies
DVT1 9

Prostate Profile
Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) Calculated Ratio
PR2

Respiratory Viral Screen
Influenza A, B antibodies Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3 antibodies Andenovirus antibodies RSV antibodies
RESP

Rheumatology Profile 1
FBC ESR Uric Acid RF Latex Anti CCP Antibodies (RF) Rose Waaler C Reactive Protein
RH

Rheumatology Profile 2 General screen for Connective Tissue Disorders
FBC+ESR Uric Acid Antinuclear Autoantibodies Antibodies to Nucleic Acid Antigens: Anti-ds DNA (Crithidia) Antibodies to Nonhistone soluble Antigens (ENA): Anti nRNP Anti Sm Anti Ro (SS-A) Anti La (SS-B) Anti Jo-1 Anti Scl 70 RF Latex Anti CCP Antibodies (RF) Rose Waaler HLA B27 C Reactive Protein
RH2

Rheumatology Profile 3 Rheumatoid Disease
FBC + ESR Rose Waaler RF Latex Anti CCP Antibodies (RF) Antinuclear Autoantibodies Uric Acid C Reactive Protein
RH3

Rheumatology Profile 4 Systematic lupus Erythematosus
FBC + ESR Antinuclear Autoantibodies Anti-ds DNA (crithidia) Antibodies to Nonhistone soluble Antigens (ENA) Anti nRNP, Sm, Ro, La, Jo-1 RF Latex Anti CCP Antibodies (RF) Anticardiolipin Autoantibodies Complement 3,4 C Reactive Protein
RH4

Rheumatology Profile 5 Mono Arthritis
FBC + ESR Rose Waaler RF Latex Anti CCP Antibodies (RF) Antinuclear Autoantibodies Uric Acid C Reactive Protein
RH5

Rheumatology Profile 6 Rheumatoid Factor
Rose Waaler RF Latex Anti CCP Antibodies (RF) C Reactive Protein
RH6

Rheumatology Profile 7 Sjrogren’s Syndrome
Anti RO (SS-A) Anti La (SS-B) Salivary duct antibodies (SAB) C Reactive Protein
RH7

Rickettsial Antibody Profile (igm) [IFA]
Typhus Fever Group (R typhi, R prowazekii) Spotted Fever Group (R rickettsii, R siberica, etc) Rickettsia conorii Weil-Felix Agglutination (OX19, OX2, OXK)
RICP 14

Serology Profile
Syphilis IgG/IgM VDRL and VDRL/TPHA have now been replaced by Syphilis IgG/IgM.
SERO

Sports/Performance Profile
FBC/ESR Biochemistry Profile HDL/LDL Ferritin Mineral Screen Essential Fatty Acids Total Antioxidant Status Vitamin B12 Red Cell Folate
SPOR

STD1 Male Profile
Urethral Micro Swab CT/GC (Swab or Urine) Syphilis IgG/IgM VDRL and VDRL/TPHA have now been replaced by Syphilis IgG/IgM.
STD1

STD2 Male Profile Plus
Urethral Micro Swab CT/GC (Swab or Urine) Syphilis IgG/IgM Hepatitis B Surface Antigen HIV 1 & 2 antibodies VDRL and VDRL/TPHA have now been replaced by Syphilis IgG/IgM.
STD2

STD3 Female Profile
HVS CT/GC (Swab or Urine) Herpes by PCR Syphilis IgG/IgM VDRL and VDRL/TPHA have now been replaced by Syphilis IgG/IgM.
STD3

STD4 Female Profile Plus
HVS CT/GC Herpes by PCR Hepatitis B Surface Antigen HIV 1 & 2 antibodies Syphilis IgG/IgM VDRL and VDRL/TPHA have now been replaced by Syphilis IgG/IgM.
STD4

STD5 All Tests from One Cytyc Vial
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) CT/GC Optional PAP Smear – Request as additional test
STD5

Testicular Tumour Profile
AFP HCGQ
TTP

Thrombotic Risk Profile
FBC Coagulation Profile Antithrombin III Factor V Leiden Factor II Prothrombin Gene MTHFR Fibrinogen Activated Protein C Resistance Protein C Protein S Lupus Anticoagulant Anticardiolipin Antibodies
PROP 9

Thyroid Profile 1
FT4 TSH
TF

Thyroid Profile 2
T4 TSH Free T3 Free T4 Thyroid Antibodies
TF2

Thyroid Profile 3
FT3 FT4 TSH
TF3

Torch Screen
Toxoplasma Antibodies (IgG, IgM) Rubella Antibody (IgG, IgM) CMV Antibody (lgG, IgM) Herpes Antibody (HSV1/HSV2 IgG)
TORC

Total Immune Function Evaluation
IgG Subclasses 1-4 Lymphocyte Subsets (CD4/CD8)* Optional additions at published prices T Killer Lymphocytes (CD16)* Haemophilus Influenzae B Immunity
TIE 5 ,10

Trace Metal (Blood) Profile
Aluminium Manganese Iron Calcium Zinc Magnesium	Copper Cadmium Mercury Lead Chromium
TRAC

Tropical Screen (6 weeks Post-travel)
Amoebic Antibodies Schistosomal Antibodies (Bilharzia) Echinococcus Antibodies (Hydatid) Leishmania Antibodies Malarial Antibodies (IFA) Toxoplasma Antibodies IgG Toxoplasma Antibodies IgM
TROP 9

Urea and Electrolytes
Sodium Potassium Chloride Bicarbonate Urea Creatinine
U/E

Viral Antibody Screen
Influenza A Influenza B Measles CFT Mumps ‘V’ CFT Adenovirus CFT Cytomegalovirus Herpes CFT Psittacosis/LGV Coxiella bur (Phase II) CFT Mycoplasma CFT
VIRA

Vitamin Profile 1
Vitamin A Beta Carotene Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B6 Vitamin C Vitamin E
VITS 13

Vitamin Profile 2
Vitamin A Beta Carotene Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Vitamin D (25-OH) Vitamin E Red Cell Folate
VIT2 13

Von Willebrand Profile
Von Willebrand Factor Von Willebrand Activity (Ristocetin Cofactor) Factor VIII Assay
FVWF 4

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Woman and Home Magazine 01/2009

Fiona Trimmer, 46, a housewife from Sanderstand reports about her successful eczema treatment with Claudia Louch: 'Following Claudia advise has helped clearing my eczema.'

Healthy Magazine

01/02 2009

Q&A Ask the experts: Claudia is asked by the reader Jenny Croft: 'How can I ward off chilblains this winter?'

BBC 2

Claudia Louch features as the BBC's Nutritionist in the program series 'The Supersizers'. June 2008. Documentary duration: 1-hour.

The Observer Magazine 03/08
The Observer features Claudia's treatment options for Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS).

Natural Health Magazine 02/08
Natural Health votes Claudia's skin-care as the treatment of the month and the equivalent of choosing haute couture over high street!

Zest Magazine 01/08
Zest loves Claudia's Customised Skin-care.

Pregnancy & Birth Magazine 01/08
Claudia's advice on skin-care for acne during pregnancy.

Tatler 11 & 12/07 & 01/08
Claudia's Skin-care as seen 3-months consecutively in Tatler magazine.

Family Health 08/07
Claudia's patient is interviewed by Family Health, the magazine issued by the Royal College of Nursing, to be found in all GP surgeries.