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the Regional Reference Centre Up to 14 days
Department of Immunology Notes C3 nephritic factor is an autoantibody to the alternate complement pathway's C3 convertase, C3bBb.
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.
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comprises the following tests:Hepatitis B antigens Hepatitis C antibodies Hepatitis B core antibody may be tested in high risk individuals according to
This test is used to look for acute Hepatitis A infection To test for Hepatitis A immunity, please request Hepatitis A IgG antibodies Suspected infectious
on specimen labelling refer to the H&I 3C request form Turnaround times Ten working days
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.
They may also be resistant to carbapenems and colistin.
Where transport is difficult, specimens may be cultured up to 48hr after collection.
Urgent advice and care If you are ill or injured and not sure where to turn, the local ASAP Glos NHS App and website and 111.nhs.uk can guide you to the
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nappy changes will still be possible, You may wish to bring in baby wipes with you If there is a clinical need for your baby to be washed, this will be
Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory on the day of sample collection.
Send as soon as possible at ambient temperature, to the laboratory (maximum of 8 hours).
Storage/transport Transport to the lab as soon as possible at ambient temperature. If transport is delayed, store at 2 - 8°C for up to 48 hours.
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There is no external quality control (EQA) so we are not able to compare our performance with other laboratories.
