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Turnaround times The assays are run throughout the day and night. The in-lab turnaround time is less than 24 hours.
Storage/transport Send samples at ambient temperature to the laboratory on the day of collection.
Urgent non-gynaecological samples will be reported within the same working day when received in the laboratory by 3.00 pm.
Storage/transport Do not store but send immediately to the laboratory, as samples must be separated and serum/plasma frozen the same day as venepuncture
Depending on your symptoms you may have other tests performed on the day of your appointment.
This will settle after a day or so.
Samples should be returned to the laboratory on the same day as collection (Monday to Thursday only).
Urgent non-gynaecological samples will be reported within one working day of receipt.
adenocarcinoma but rarely in early disease so should not be used for screening or diagnosis Sample requirements If patient on high dose biotin therapy (>5mg/day
have also provided you with some other educational links from outside our trust. e-LFH online module GMC welcome to UK practice online module – half day
Purpose To reduce falls on wards Method 1st of April “April falls day” 2018 marked the start of the campaign “#Little things matter” focussed on reducing
Turnaround times The assays are run throughout the day and night. The in-lab turnaround time is normally less than 24 hours.
If specimens are not processed on the same day as they are collected, interpretation of results should be made with care.
If you have had sedation or a general anaesthetic you will need a day or 2 off work.
Results should be interpreted with caution in the presence of abnormal albumin levels Sample requirements If patient on high dose biotin therapy (>5mg/day
Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory the same day. Required information Relevant clinical details and a recent CRP level.
On the day of your procedure, please do not eat anything for 6 hours before your appointment.
At home, it is important that you have periods of rest and gradually build up your normal activities each day.
Urgent non-gynaecological samples will be reported within the same working day when received in the laboratory by 3.00pm.
drink plenty of fluids Avoid alcohol and caffeine Practice a regular sleeping pattern Avoid caffeine in the evenings Prioritise what you want to do each day