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Time limit for add-on No add on requests accepted for these tests. Fresh samples are required.
A negative result does not exclude a diagnosis of Malaria. Repeat tests should be requested if clinically indicated. Test performed at CGH and GRH.
The phlebotomy service accepts children from the age of 6 years and older for blood tests.
Sample requirements Preferred sample is a complete 24 hour urine collection taken into a 3L brown bottle:- For very young children, a random urine sample
Further tests are required to differentiate between the two.
Sample requirements Toxicology screening requires a minimum of 5mL urine collected into a 30mL white top Universal For adults also send
Coagulation tests must be performed on samples taken by clean venesection, and filled to the appropriate level (in line with black arrow or the frosted
Sampling for Coagulation Tests
For many self-funding procedures and tests, the hospital fees are fixed as a package – ask us if yours are.
Annual tests leading to loss of antibody may be useful to indicate successful treatment A travel history is essential when requesting this investigation
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During and following the treatment for prostate cancer, there is a need to have regular PSA tests.
Sample requirements For adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold top gel tube ((or rust top for the Acute Unit) For children, blood taken into a 3.5mL rust
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