| Test | Specimen Requirements |
| Occult Blood - chemical test only | Fresh Faeces sample - collection on 3 consecutive days recommended |
| Occult Blood - immunological assay | As above |
| Oestradiol (E2) Estradiol / Estrogen | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |
| Oligoclonal Bands* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow) + CSF. |
| Opiates | 50ml Random Urine |
| Organochlorine Pesticides (DDT, Dieldrin)* | 10 mL LITHIUM HEPARIN (green). Please provide exposure details. |
| Organic Acids* | 50 mL Random Urine. |
| Osmolality Serum Urine | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). 50ml Random Urine |
| Oxalate* | 24 hr urine collection into a bottle containing 50ml of 2.4 M HCl |
| Oxazepam (Serepax)* | 10 mL GEL (white / yellow). |