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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.
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Microbiology Notes Hepatitis C virus (HCV) viral load is the quantifiable measurement of HCV RNA in human serum or plasma Further tests for HCV positive
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Repeat tests should be requested if clinically indicated. Test performed at CGH and GRH.
Artefactual decrease in bicarbonate can occur when samples are delayed in transit or are of small volume (due to loss of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
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References British Society of Gastroenterology Guide to the Management of Iron Deficiency Anaemia Faecal occult blood tests – eliminate, enhance or update
Annual tests leading to loss of antibody may be useful to indicate successful treatment A travel history is essential when requesting this investigation
In these cases other tests of glycaemic control should be used (blood glucose monitoring or fructosamine).
They will decide if you need any tests or if they need to see you or speak with you first.
HLA B27 tests are consultant requests only. North Bristol NHS Trust Request for HLA investigations Form required.
Notes This screen comprises the following tests:Rubella IgM Rubella IgG Parvovirus IgM If other causes of arthritis or arthralgia are suspected please
Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background Brucella abortus is associated with cattle, sheep and goats Human brucellosis
Department of Immunology Notes Tests for Scl-70, CENTP A, CENTP B, RP11 and RP155 (RNA polymerase III subunits), Fibrillarin, NOR90, Th/To, PM-SCL100,
Routine blood tests ordered by your GP