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Send samples 1 and 3 to Microbiology and sample 2 to Chemical Pathology.
Tests for Mi-2, TIF1g, MDA5, NPX2, SAE1, Ku, PM-SCL100, PM-SCL75, Jo-1, SRP, PL-7, PL-12, EJ, OJ and Ro-52.
Turnaround times Samples are sent for analysis to a referral laboratory, with results expected back within 2 weeks.
Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample Turnaround Times 1 week Time Limit for Add-ons 2
Pethidine has duration of action of 2–3hours
Within GHNHSFT, gentamicin levels should be done 12-18 hours post dose (2).
Comparisons of continuous variables were made using Mann-Whitney (between 2 groups) and Kruskal-Wallis tests (>2 groups).
Turnaround time 2 - 4 days
Turnaround time 2–3 days
tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum sample Turnaround Times 1 week Time Limit for Add-ons 4 days (whilst stored at 2°
and regulatory drivers which include: Equality and Human Rights Commission - codes of practice Human Rights Act 1998 The NHS Equality Delivery System 2
Turnaround time Microscopy results on day of receipt Culture results 2 – 3 days
Turnaround time Positive results within 24 hours Monday to Friday 2 - 5 days otherwise
laboratory when these samples are collected Sample requirements Plasma - paired samples not required 4ml of blood taken into an EDTA Tube For adults 2
The primary Cardiolipin antibodies sample is retained for a minimum of 2 weeks at 2°C-8°C.
Beta 2
Infirmary See also: Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency Sample Requirements 2ml or 4ml EDTA sample, paediatric 1mL EDTA sample Turnaround Times Quantitation: 1-2
SMART Aim: 1) Reduce average time taken to complete a NIPE by 30% in 4 months. 2) Reduce percentage of interruptions and delays to the NIPE process by
If after 2 to 3 cycles, you are unable to clear any sputum, stop and return to the cycle later.