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Dr Ubaid was the first cardiologist world-wide to conduct novel research comparing the effectiveness of a new antiplatelet drug in patients presenting
Turnaround times Samples are sent to a referral laboratory for analysis with results expected back within 2 weeks.
Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory on day of sample collection.
the best possible care to our patients.
Where transport is difficult, specimens may be cultured up to 48hr after collection.
Early appropriate antibiotics are the key to improved sepsis outcomes.
If these are negative, a clinical decision has to be made as to whether further investigation is necessary for patient management.
Early use of anticoagulation may reduce mortality rates.2 Measuring coagulation markers, such as D-dimer, have proven to be useful to detect hypercoagulability
Final culture results: up to 20 days
Antibodies of p-ANCA patients are mainly directed to myeloperoxidase (MPO).
a Regional Reference Centre Up to 7 days
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Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory as soon as possible (no greater than 8 hours).
The Midwives will be able to assess you and give you appropriate advice on whether you need to come into the Unit, stay at home or even be seen by your
Clinical summary Other medications (essential, esp. pyrazinamide) Sample to be collected in a gold top serum tube.
Send immediately to the laboratory at ambient temperature. Required information Relevant clinical details including reason for the request.
This test can be added on to a previous request as long as there is sufficient sample remaining and the sample is less than 4 hours old.
Dr Pirie has a special interest in neonatology and completed a Senior Fellowship in Neonatology in Perth, Australia, before returning to Gloucester to
