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This is because your GP or consultant suspects you may have FH due to: high cholesterol levels a family history of early heart attack or stroke If you
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.
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
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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.
This test is used to investigate cardiac or skeletal muscle pathology.
A kidney or renal biopsy is a minor but important procedure.
If your symptoms or condition worsens while waiting for advice or you are concerned, please call NHS 111 for advice or 999.
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
Tel: 0300 422 4010 or 0300 422 4110 The 24 hour Helpline (AHOU) is based on Lilleybrook Ward.
If your skin blisters or peels, stop using moisturiser in that particular area and seek advice from a radiographer or your CNS.
Please ring 0300 422 4200 and leave your details or email: ghn-tr.andrologyappointmentsgrh@nhs.net.
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Children are referred to us via their GP or another Consultant.
