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Notes Mucopolysaccharidoses are a group of rare inherited disorders caused by lack of specific lysosomal enzymes that degrade the complex carbohydrates known
Chemical Pathology Notes Aspartate aminotransferase, AST (previously known as serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT) is an enzyme which is
this test (form available from Transfusion laboratory or available using the link below) Performed at NHSBT, Filton, Bristol The following factors are known
Metformin is a type of medication known as an insulin sensitising agent, which lowers the blood sugar level and reduces the high insulin level.
There are about one million tiny filters, known as glomeruli, in each of the kidneys.
Requesting Molecular testing on known solid tumour samples (FFPE only) can be requested via Home Page - Pathology Add On Tests (glos.nhs.uk) link.
Where the cause is not known, the laboratory will automatically check for intrinsic factor antibodies.
This can happen quite often after cataract surgery and is known as capsule opacification.
Conclusions ISBCS was performed on younger patients, with difficulty cooperating and lying flat, worse pre-operative vision, higher rates of known PCR
If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight Required information Relevant clinical details including known or possible diagnoses; medication
Chemical Pathology Notes For investigation of possible non-ketotic hyperglycinaemia (also known as glycine encephalopathy), which can present in neonates
Department of Chemical Pathology and Metabolic Medicine also known as Clinical Biochemistry
form available from Transfusion laboratory or available using the link below) This test is performed at NHSBT Filton, Bristol The following factors are known
blood groups should also be requested on babies born to mothers who have irregular red cell antibodies Performed at CGH and GRH The following factors are known
Chemical Pathology Notes Deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase, results in Fabry's disease, an X-linked, recessive, lysosomal storage disease, also known
cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations, when a patient presents with xanthomas on their skin and the doctor suspects Type III hyperlipoproteinaemia (also known
This is a non-accredited test as there is no EQA scheme available The following factors are known to significantly affect the performance of the examination
Kit instructions Required information Travel history - state countries and dates of travel and return Date of onset, length of history Association with known
This is known as antenatal care.
This can itself lead to breathlessness and a condition known as heart failure.