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The department offers a comprehensive service for bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology and virology
The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.
Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required)
Amino acids play a crucial role as building blocks of proteins and as intermediates in metabolism and are implicated in several metabolic defects.
Highly sensitive and specific test for coeliac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis.
Stool container with spoon
The quality of the care we provide and how well we are doing against our targets is monitored in a number of different ways.
Serum - paired samples normally required
Recent research suggests that psoriasis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is a condition which affects the blood vessels or heart. Patients with cardiovascular disease are more at risk of heart attacks and strokes. This page will give you information about how to manage that risk.
The Haematology and Blood Transfusion department provides a comprehensive high-quality screening and advisory service to Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and GP surgeries in Gloucestershire and parts of Worcestershire.
This page gives you information about what to expect following your CT colonoscopy.
(No patient preparation or special handling required).
You have been advised to have a gastroscopy and colonoscopy (also known as an endoscopy) to help investigate the cause of your symptoms. It is important that you read this information before your appointment so that you understand what will happen during these procedures and the preparation needed.