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See also: Prosthetic joint samples Tissue and biopsy samples Sample requirements Place excised material in a dry, sterile leak proof container. e.g.60
soft tissue for osteomyelitis Tissue and biopsy samples Sample requirements Place each sample in a separate, dry, sterile leak proof container e.g. 60
rectal swabs Standard charcoal transport swab Place swab in transport medium Stool samples Stool container with spoon Sputum samples 60
with:Change in bowel habit OR iron deficiency anaemia Aged 60 or over and have anaemia without iron deficiency The results of the test may be used to
Urine samples sent in red capped 30 mL sterile universal containers are also accepted. 60 mL wide-mouthed container for sputum Required information Reason
investigations Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) Pneumocystis jirovecii (PCP) investigation Cystic fibrosis (CF) screen Respiratory viruses Sample requirements 60
60 - 80
Turnaround Times Clinical emergency: 30 mins Other urgent requests: 60 mins Routine: within 2 hours Reference Ranges If D-dimers are used in conjunction
There are 3 modules to complete, each taking about 30 to 60 minutes. You can complete all 3 modules in one sitting or split them up.
Routine LFT's show raised transaminases in 60% of patients and raised bilirubin in only 25%.
per 6 months Jul–Dec 2015: 45 Jan-Dec 2016: 350 Estimated bed-days saved avoiding 2 day inpatient stay for IV magnesium Jul–Dec 2015: 6 Jan-Dec 2016: 60
Reference ranges Chromogranin A: 0-60 pmol/L Chromogranin B: 0-150 pmol/L Further information To learn more about chromogranins visit Lab Tests Online
56 – 60
Reference ranges Desirable level: >60 nmol/L Further information To learn more about access the vitamin D monograph of the Association for Clinical
Results 60% of staff had not received training in assessing and providing mouth care.
In the UK, 60% of people diagnosed with cancer are over the age of sixty and this can impact the complexity of their care.
It can develop at any age, but most commonly in people over 60 or in childhood.
16-60
Turnaround Times Clinical Emergency: 30 minutes Other Urgent samples: 60 minutes Routine: within 2 hours Reference Ranges Fibrinogen: 1.50 - 4.50g