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can be found as soon as possible.
For patients, as part of the admission procedure and your ongoing care, you will be asked about your religion.
Please be aware that storage space is limited.
All BMS staff should be able to help with any technical queries. Senior BMS staff will also be able to offer interpretation of incomplete reports.
You will also be introduced to different bolus advisors.
The test can be ordered urgently. Reference ranges The adult reference range for CSF lactate is 1.1 – 2.4 mmol/L.
Plasma must be promptly separated and frozen on receipt in the laboratory.
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Chemical Pathology Notes Please note: this test may only be requested by the endocrine consultants at GHNHSFT 11-Deoxycortisol may be indicated in the
The test can be ordered as an urgent request.
Blood must ideally be collected on the same day as the lumbar puncture, and within an absolute maximum of 14 days of lumbar puncture, for samples to be
be used for non-GIT malignancy.
The situations in which it would be beneficial are infrequent in the department.
Any sample displaying these factors cannot be processed and will be rejected Sample requirements Maternal EDTA tube - 6mL Maternal Serum tube - 6mL
Phosphate binders can also be a source of aluminium but the introduction of non-aluminium containing binders has reduced this issue.
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No hook effects could be observed for concentrations up to 7 fold above the measuring ranges.
This is usually of use in pregnancy and should only be requested after discussion with a Consultant Microbiologist.
If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight.
Let us know of any equipment you use at home to help you as it may be that this can be also used in hospital.