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Microbiology
Trace element analysis including selenium (Se) is not routinely indicated in the healthy population. Selenium levels are requested whenever a deficiency or toxicity is suspected due to the medical history or clinical signs and symptoms.
Chemical Pathology
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It is essential to contact the Duty Biochemist at least 24 hours before sample collection as timing of sampling and transport arrangements have to be made in advance due to the limited stability of this analyte.
For adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold top tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit)
The 5th GSQIA Graduation and Awards Ceremony took place on Thursday, 18th of September 2017 at 2:00pm in the Lecture Hall in Redwood Education Centre, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
You may have your treatment given to you:
This information is for you if you think that, or have been told that, your waters have broken early but you have not gone into labour
The central slip is the name given to the tendon responsible for pulling the middle knuckle joint straight. Usually, the proximal interphalangeal joint or second knuckle joint becomes swollen and tender, and the finger will not pull straight easily.
Please note that there is approximately 8.7% interference from testosterone and also interference with finasteride treatment – raised results may require follow up with tandem mass spectrometry
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel source. It is measured in conjunction with free fatty acids (FFA) and glucose in order to investigate hypoglycaemia or symptoms associated with ketoacidosis. The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.
Measurement of C-peptide levels is indicated for:
Check swab expiry date before use