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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.

Should be checked in cases of unexplaned, recurrent miscarriage and DVTs.

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

Your child may also have a temporary increase in pain. Often the smaller joints cause more discomfort.

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

You will be in the department for several hours on the day of your appointment.

Delay in sample delivery.

If you are going away or have any appointments in the next 28 days that cannot be changed, please let the Urology Navigator know.

Please note due to differing binding characterisitics of the antibodies in patient samples, not all sera can be diluted linearly within measurable range

history Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Mumps CFT tests are performed in-house

Should only be performed in suspected cases of Coeliac disease where serological tests are inconclusive.

Chemical Pathology Notes Drugs of Abuse screening in urine for clinical purposes only is available through this laboratory.

Plasma oxalate is only available for determining the efficacy of dialysis in patients with primary oxaluria who are on renal dialysis.

Results are reported in mg/L (equivalent to µg/mL).

Remember to allow time if you are parking in the ‘pay and display’ hospital car park (we would suggest 3 hours).

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