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AT deficiency can be congenital or acquired.
After analysis, these samples will be retained for a further 24 hours at 15-30°C.
Laboratory staff will be able to direct your call to the duty biochemist who will be happy to assist.
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Therefore samples can only be taken on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and must be received in the laboratory before 5.00pm on the same day.
The test can be ordered as an urgent request.
Foods that should be limited
You will not be fully asleep and you will be able to understand and respond to verbal commands.
You will be seen by the health staff who will be treating you including a dentist.
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Samples must be centrifuged and serum separated from red cells in less than 12 hours.
Chemical Pathology Notes Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel
These appointments will be arranged every 3 months until your baby is 2½ years old.
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The next step in your treatment will be decided according to your response to the injections. Any further appointments will be posted to you.
Please be reassured that if you need to be seen by your Clinical Nurse Specialist or doctor, an appointment can be arranged quickly or the team may advise
Sample requirements Stones should be sent in a 60mL plain pot or a 30mL Universal.
Tea and coffee will be available throughout.
GP surgeries will also be making arrangements to vaccinate care home residents.
A photograph may be arranged to be taken of the extravasation to record in your medical notes.