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These are sent through the inner ear to the hearing nerve via the electrode ray.
Samples from female patients with results > 3.0 nmol/L will be sent to a referral laboratory for analysis by tandem mass spectrometry.
Please note: 1 mL of CSF is approximately equal to 25 drops from the Luer connector of the needle Samples from CGH are sent directly to GRH Pathology from
Turnaround times Samples are sent for analysis to a referral laboratory, with results expected back within four weeks.
Poster Download Background & Problem This project aims to reduce the number of TTOs (to take out prescriptions, AKA discharge prescriptions) that are sent
including loading doses (if treatment is longer than 7 days) If the 7th dose falls on a Sunday, the pre-dose sample can be taken as planned and should be sent
Relevant clinical details Travel history Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent
Turnaround times Samples are sent to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital for analysis with results expected back within 2 weeks.
history History of immune compromise Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent
information Relevant clinical details Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent
information Relevant clinical details Date of onset Storage/transport Store and transport at ambient temperature in an appropriate container Turnaround time Sent
Blood samples from HIV positive patients must be heat treated before they are sent to the reference laboratory.
Turnaround times Samples are sent to a referral laboratory for analysis, with results expected back within 2 weeks.
Storage/transport Random urine samples should be sent promptly to the laboratory at ambient temperature.
Relevant clinical details Date of onset Storage/transport Store at room temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent
Fluoride-oxalate tube (grey top) sent immediately to the laboratory
Turnaround times The samples are sent to an external laboratory for analysis, with results expected back within 5 weeks.
Turnaround times The samples are sent frozen by courier to the referral laboratory at The Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford with results expected
Immune status Vaccination history Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent