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Therefore, all positive results will need to be confirmed by a repeat sample and culture where possible.
Purpose This test is offered to Rh D Negative pregnant women 11+2 – 24 weeks gestation, but usually at 16 weeks gestation.
Free androgen index (FAI) = Total Testosterone/SHBG x 100 % Samples should be collected early morning (8am to 11am) Results should be interpreted with
Bowel screening aims to detect bowel cancer at an early stage, if you have no symptoms. This is when treatment is more likely to be effective.
The modified tubes will be sent directly to the ward and must only be used for the patient specified.
This event gave each team the opportunity to share their work and their learning and for the Trust to recognise and celebrate their achievements.
A laboratory glucose measurement is essential to diagnose hypoglycaemia.
This test is used to investigate cardiac or skeletal muscle pathology.
This can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding.
If your wound re-opens, please return to the department or make an appointment to see the practice nurse at your GP’s surgery.
Turnaround times Samples are sent to a referral laboratory for analysis to with results expected back within 4 weeks.
This test is the best way to diagnose acute Legionella infection It should be performed as early as possible after diagnosis of pneumonia Legionnaires'
If it is difficult to open your bowels or your stool is hard, you may be constipated.
NHSBT may decline to test inadequately labelled samples. Turnaround time 7 working days
For a sample to be treated as urgent the laboratory must be notified on Cheltenham 4219.
MDU moved to Oakley Ward, Centre Block, Cheltenham General in December 2024
the National Reference Laboratory Up to 14 days
test a previously submitted ante-natal sample - please contact the laboratory to check If the patient is found to be non-immune on initial testing, a
are positive All patients over 50 yrs who present with new symptoms of dyspepsia should be referred for endoscopy - antibody results should not be used to
Send as soon as possible (within 24 hours) to the laboratory either via GP or direct to the laboratory.