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In the case of sharps/exposure incidents, same day testing of the source patient's blood is available. Please telephone the laboratory.

Notes The preferred diagnostic method for acute sore throat is a bacterial throat swab for culture and sensitivity This screen may be of value in culture

This infection is rare in the United Kingdom The test is only performed after discussion with a Consultant Microbiologist Sample requirements Serum - paired

Department of Immunology Notes Myositis specific antibodies can be found in myositis-spectrum disorders, like dermatomyositis / polymyositis, necrotising

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There is a variance in the recording of this in departments across our Trust.

If in doubt seek advice before prescribing.

Areas of expertise Mr Whitley specialises in: Treatment of head a& neck cancers Surgical treatment of skin cancer Head & neck reconstructive surgery Salivary

Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies are tested to exclude Chlamydia as a cause of female sub-fertility Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies may be of value in

Chemical Pathology Notes The main indication for cobalt and chromium levels is in assessing wear of metal-on-metal hip replacements.

Going home When you arrive on the ward, your nurse will tell you how long we expect your stay in the hospital to be.

Urine samples sent in red capped 30 mL sterile universal containers are also accepted

There are rooms called bays which have 4 or 5 beds in them. There are also 5 single rooms.

cells are made in your bone marrow.

Chemical Pathology Notes Gut hormone levels are indicated in the investigation of patients with symptoms suggestive of a neuroendocrine tumour or for screening

Minoxidil solution or foam can be effective in the treatment of both female and male pattern hair loss.

Advances in technology are reducing scan times and increasing comfort for patients.

Department of Haematology Notes The number of immature red cells in the peripheral blood reflects the amount of erythropoietic activity Test performed

Pseudomonas aeruginosa are NPA/throat swab and groin swab Samples for Pseudomonas aeruginosa screening are normally repeated every week for patients in

Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent to a National Reference Centre 21 days Result Interpretation Results are reported in