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If specialist coagulation tests are requested, one or more aliquots may be frozen until analysis (or up to two months) at between -15 and -40°C.
or active Hepatitis B infection Additional tests are performed on new Hepatitis B surface antigen positives.
Please list the tests of particular interest so that some priority can be given to analysis if plasma volumes are small.
Glucose tests are not recommended routinely in this situation.
These tests are not available in the presence of normal oxalate excretion.
Further tests may be needed.
Sample requirements For adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold top tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit) For children, blood taken into a 3.5mL rust
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Further information To learn more about CK visit Lab Tests OnLine Page last updated 07/05/2015
Will I need any blood tests?
Sampling for Coagulation Tests
If you want private treatment or tests you can refer yourself for them.
Tests and Investigations What further tests do I need? What will the tests involve? What can I expect during and after the tests?
Dynamic function tests are usually advocated when investigating adrenal function or the hypothalamic/pituitary/adrenal axis.
For babies and small children a minimum of one full 2mL paediatric EDTA or one full paediatric Mini Collect EDTA tube is required Required information