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See also: Allergy: Total IgE
Clotted blood.
Always consider Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (eg. Ebola) as part of the differential diagnosis in patients with unexplained fever following return from an area of risk. All patients must be risk assessed for VHF before any Pathological specimens are taken.
Please see Cardiolipin and Beta-2-Glycoprotein-1 for information.
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We are hosting 2 iftar events in Ramadan 2026 please let us know which one you can join us for, or if you would like to attend both please indicate below.
Microbiology – Molecular testing
This is a reference laboratory investigation – tests performed in Southmead Hospital (NBT) Microbiology Department. Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory. The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. We recommend monitoring chloramphenicol levels in all patients who are being treated with chloramphenicol for suspected or confirmed bacterial meningitis There may be other circumstances when chloramphenicol levels may be useful – please discuss any other requests with the duty Consultant Microbiologist
Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required).
From 7/11/22, continuing building work at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is likely to cause significant disruption and possible queues around the GRH site.
by Hugh Wheatley
The scaphoid is the most commonly injured bone within the wrist, but frequently difficult to assess on X-rays.
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.
It is essential to contact the Duty Biochemist at least 24 hours before sample collection as timing of sampling and transport arrangements have to be made in advance due to the limited stability of this analyte.
You have been referred this page because you have a soft tissue injury to your wrist or hand.
Dr Ogheneochuko Bakpa
Multidrug resistant Acinetobacter species are defined as strains showing resistance to quinolones, cephalosporins, gentamicin, co-amoxiclav and piperacillin/tazobactam. They may also be resistant to carbapenems and colistin.
