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Mums are already tested and these new rapid tests (lateral flow tests) will be offered to all birth supporters when they attend the ward.
Platelet Function Tests 2 x 3ml or 3.5ml Trisodium Citrate samples x 2 Platelet Nucleotide Assay 2 x 3ml or 3.5ml Trisodium Citrate samples x2 Platelet
It may be possible to add additional tests or investigations to the original request. Please contact the laboratory to discuss.
If you are thought to be at a high risk, then your tests may be postponed or the procedure modified.
Total bilirubin Sample requirements For adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold top tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit) For children, blood taken
Type of X-ray or scan
These tests are variably indicated for investigation of possible hypo- or hyper- thyroidism, for monitoring of adequacy of thyroid hormone replacement,
Please note that laboratory staff are not permitted to discuss specific tests or results with patients; you are advised to contact your GP or consultant
There are a number of reasons why your doctor thinks you need to have a glucose tolerance test: If you have symptoms or have had other tests that suggest
Most patients will only need to have 1 or 2 of these tests during their appointment at the clinic.
We ask for 2 or 3 separate flow rate tests because this will give a complete picture of your normal flow rate.
Blood tests can be taken by a phlebotomist, doctor, nurse or healthcare assistant.
Fever (> 2oC rise or ≥ 39 oC), and or chills, rigors, myalgia, nausea or vomiting and/or loin pain
A DEXA scan is a bone density scan that uses low dose X-rays to see how dense (or strong) someone’s bones are.
Bronchodilator reversibility tests to assess the response to medications e.g. Salbutamol and/or Ipratropium Bromide.
such as bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid or pleural fluid.
We also carry out the following tests and investigations: pee samples or tests uroflowmetry and post micturition assessment bladder tests (cystometry
You will need to order rapid swab tests from the NHS website or pick up from your local pharmacy before reporting the results: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions
Guidelines updated in 2022 Timing of Tests Generally the patient should not be tested while there is active disease or they are receiving anticoagulation
This page explains why, if a sperm count is below a certain level, we recommend further blood tests before In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or ICSI.
