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to laboratory within 2 hours.

Sample Requirements 2 x 3ml or 3.5ml Trisodium Citrate tubes x 2 Sample Suitability Patients should not be on any form of anticoagulation at the time

2 pumps/ 1 Tea Spoon

Sample retention by lab: EDTA samples are retained for a minimum of 48 hours at 2-10°C.

days Positive: 2 - 4 days

2 days before your appointment

weeks (whilst stored at 2 °C - 8 °C)

days Positive: 2 – 4 days

Background Ward 7b is predominately acutely unwell renal patients who require 2-4 hourly observations.

Department of Haematology Notes Blood samples should ideally reach the laboratory within 2 hours.

There may be a 2–4 hour lag in the CSF level when compared to the blood level.

Time Limit for Add-ons 2 weeks (whilst stored at 2°C - 8 °C)

We recommend that you drink plenty of fluids for the following 2 to 3 days.

Turnaround time Negative 1 - 2 days Positive 2 - 3 days

For example, 1 to 2 pints of water/squash initially then steadily until 1 to 2 hours before you go to bed.

Week 2

Climb stairs at a slow steady pace for the next 2 days. Do not drive for 2 days.

Random urine samples collected on 2 or 3 consecutive days coinciding with a period of diarrhoea is probably the most useful approach.

Specimen must arrive in the laboratory within 2 hours of collection. Sample Requirements Clotted blood.

Time Limit for Add-ons 2 weeks (whilst stored at 2°C - 8 °C)