We use cookies to provide you with a better service. Carry on browsing if you’re happy with this or read more about our cookie policy and privacy policy.
The CDC also offers a blood test service for hospital patients whose consultant or team who have requested this.
You can do this in a changing cubicle or behind a curtain in the treatment room.
116123 Help in Crisis Support in a mental health crisis - www.ghc.nhs.uk/crisis/ or 0800 169 0398
The medication may feel cold or sting slightly at first.
gonorrhoeae PCR swab samples only After use, snap off swab(s) into the transport medium tube at the breakpoint (highlighted) Do not use for virology or
contains:Sterile flexible wire swab Tube with sterile charcoal transport medium Use for pernasal samples for bacteriology only Do not use for virology or
Chemical Pathology Note The catecholamine metabolites, normetadrenaline, metadrenaline and 3-methoxytyramine (collectively known as metadrenalines or
Please state whether patient fasting or not at time of venepuncture. Turnaround times The assays are run throughout the day and night.
You may also need to give a blood sample or have other tests.
Stay Away When Ill: Do not visit a baby if you're ill or have recently been ill, including conditions like colds, cold sores, or gastrointestinal issues
is available from the Consultant Chemical Pathologist or deputy via the on-call BMS.
Do not chew gum/sugar free sweets, or use e-cigarettes or nicotine patches.
Read more information on performing flow cytometry on non-blood specimens Turnaround Time Turnaround time is dependent on sample type: Whole Blood or
surgeries and other community settings, in order to: improve services reduce waiting times avoid the need for patients to travel to Gloucestershire Royal or
pre-term delivery, or if you have to be induced.
This may present as leaking, swelling or discomfort around the cannula.
Email us to become a member, or if you have any questions.
situation or a serious injury
Lactic acidosis can be due to excessive lactate formation or decreased removal.
Please clearly mark on the request form "Fasting" or "Random" sample.