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or email address for an electronic copy contact name appropriate hazard warnings Sample to be collected in a gold topped serum tube.
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.
Required information Relevant clinical details including whether the test is being used for baseline or for follow-up.
Onset is during late childhood or adulthood.
The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.
An increasing number of patients are being prescribed anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs for prevention of stroke or thrombo-embolic events.
GPI linked proteins reported as being normal or abnormal. If abnormal, the percentage clone size is identified
For adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold top tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit) For children, blood taken into a 3.5mL rust top tube For monitoring
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Other irritants to avoid: Fragranced or scented products, including essential oils.
Add salt to your food Eat large amounts of meat or dairy
Some people feel sick or dizzy or have a sore throat after a general anaesthetic.
The disease may be caused by rabies virus genotype 1 (classical rabies) or less commonly by rabies-related lyssaviruses.
NB: This does not exclude the possibility of carrier status or low activity variants.
We advise that you have the vaccine as soon as you are offered it by your GP or a vaccination centre.
Unlabelled, wrongly labelled or inadequately labelled specimens will not be accepted.
They will be able to use their own supply on the ward if this is available or reserve these for use on discharge.
Chemical Pathology Notes In cases of salicylate overdose please access TOXBASE, the database of the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS), or contact