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Send samples 1 and 3 to Microbiology and sample 2 to Chemical Pathology.
Pethidine has duration of action of 2–3hours
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
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°
Turnaround time Microscopy results on day of receipt Culture results 2 – 3 days
The primary Cardiolipin antibodies sample is retained for a minimum of 2 weeks at 2°C-8°C.
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and regulatory drivers which include: Equality and Human Rights Commission - codes of practice Human Rights Act 1998 The NHS Equality Delivery System 2
If after 2 to 3 cycles, you are unable to clear any sputum, stop and return to the cycle later.
laboratory when these samples are collected Sample requirements Plasma - paired samples not required 4ml of blood taken into an EDTA Tube For adults 2
Turnaround time Positive results within 24 hours Monday to Friday 2 - 5 days otherwise
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
change needs to be discussed, then contact the Consultant Microbiologist Normal levels Target levels for once daily dosing in adults: 12 hours post-dose <2