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The in-lab turnaround time is less than 24 hours. The panel can be ordered as an urgent request.
If in doubt seek advice before prescribing.
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This feature is crucial in helping patients manage their symptoms effectively and know when it’s important to contact healthcare professionals for assistance
Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust You can refer yourself to physiotherapy at one of the community hospitals in
If unsure about sample requirements, or if a hot box is required for sample transport, please contact the Immunology laboratory This test is useful in
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required, but a larger volume is desirable if possible Samples must be decanted into a 30mL sterile universal container The laboratory cannot accept samples in
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.
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
We are calling this our Virtual Winter Ward because we will ask our Bank nurses and HCAs to book shifts in advance.
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
