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Specimen must arrive in the laboratory within 2 hours of collection. Sample Requirements Clotted blood.
Antigen test: 2 hours Blood film examination: 2 hours (if the antigen test is positive) Sample Storage and Retention Pre analysis storage: do not store
Microbiology Notes Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) is a toxin produced by a small number of Staphylococcus aureus strains (1-2%).
Just 2% of those are formally diagnosed, meaning the vast majority go unidentified and unsupported.
Aim To improve wait times for head and neck cancer by June 2018 Method Identify where the hold ups were by using a process map 2 2 PDSA cycles, looking
2 days before your appointment
At 2:00pm take 2 tablets of Senokot with a full glass of water.
Platelet Function Tests 2 x 3ml or 3.5ml Trisodium Citrate samples x 2 Platelet Nucleotide Assay 2 x 3ml or 3.5ml Trisodium Citrate samples x2 Platelet
1- 2 days
Miconazole 2%
For children, blood taken into 2 x 2 ml lithium heparin tubes. Storage/transport Do not store.
PDSA Cycle 2: Job check list and educational poster introduced in both wards.
Median time improved for stages 1, 2 and 3 but increased for stage 4.
Timing of samples We recommend taking paired pre and 2 hour post-dose samples: pre dose sample and a 2 hour post dose sample (taken 2 hours after the end
months (whilst stored at 2 °C - 8 °C)
Map 2: access to the atrium for pedestrians and accessible parking at therapies entrance
Areas of expertise Breast imaging Oncological cross-sectional imaging Outpatient Clinics Screening and symptomatic 2 week wait breast clinics at Thirlestaine
These were: Factor 2 – Knowledge, Skills and Experience Factor 3 – Analytical and Judgement Factor 12 – Freedom to Act After reviewing other Band 2 and