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We deliberately say ‘can help’ because the tests are not perfect. In other words, no tests can guarantee a perfect outcome.
Tests are of limited clinical value.
Tests
Tests include: Haemoglobin S (HbS solubility may be performed if required) Haemoglobin A2 Haemoglobin F For antenatal requests please ensure a Family
febrile reactions, and without a history of comparable, non-serious reactions, must be investigated with a standard set of laboratory tests together with
Samples yielding positive results are sent to a reference laboratory for confirmation.
Chemical Pathology Notes Tests normally included in a urea and electrolyte (U&E) profile: Sodium Potassium Urea (for Acute Unit only requests) Creatinine
The Trust has been made aware that a small batch of cervical screening (smear) tests from the very end of March did not arrive at the cytology laboratory
Positive samples will require a second blood sample to be taken for additional confirmation In the case of sharps/exposure incidents, same day testing
Reference ranges Adult reference range for blood urea is 2.5 - 7.8 mmol/L Further information To learn more about urea visit Lab Tests Online Lab Tests
Lp (a) may be requested with other lipid tests in patients who have developed cardiovascular disease at a young age or who have a family history of premature
Stimulation or suppression tests are needed to assess a growth hormone disorder, with baseline and post-stimulation or post-suppression samples taken.
Microbiology Notes This is a group of tests for typhus, scrub typhus and the spotted fevers These infections are rare in the United Kingdom and are mainly
There are a small number of tests that require very specific consent, as a patient may require additional support or counselling regarding the outcome
The patch tests will be removed from your back. We will look carefully at your skin and a first reading will be made.
You will be offered a range of tests during your pregnancy, including blood tests and ultrasounds which: help make your pregnancy safer check the development
We may also need to arrange imaging tests, which may include: an ultrasound scan a mammogram We may need to take a small sample of breast or skin tissue
are performed in-house Mumps IgM tests are sent to a National Reference Centre 7 - 10 days
Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.
