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Please discuss with laboratory if required.
The laboratory will automatically perform a PVL detection test if indicated on the request form, or on any strain from samples with relevant clinical details
Equally, ask the previous teams if they wish to hand over any tasks to you.
If there is a high index of clinical suspicion send a repeat sample after one week Sample requirements Serum - paired samples not required 8.5ml of blood
For patients on TPN, selenium should only be measured at baseline if there is a risk of deficiency (see NICE guidelines 2006) and then further testing
Required information Relevant clinical details, including time of ingestion, dose/number of tablets if known and time blood sample taken.
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tube - 6mL Maternal Serum tube - 6mL Paternal EDTA tube - 6mL Neonate EDTA tube - 1mL Required Information For neonate sample 1mL EDTA sample if
We still need families to support their loved one’s decision and agree to donation when approached if they know that’s what they wanted.
Assay unsuitable if patient receiving pegvisomant therapy due to interference.
The public are advised to only attend A&E or call 999 if their condition is life-threatening or serious.
Investigation of possible bleeding disorders The most important indicator of bleeding risk is the patient history If a bleeding disorder is clinically
If you have any questions regarding adult patients, please discuss with Immunology.
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Please refrigerate if immediate transport is not available. Turnaround Time Please allow up to 8 days turnaround.
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Trust staff can also attend and get their Adult BLS practical mandatory training compliance updated (if needed).
Urine samples can be stored refrigerated overnight if unavoidable and clinically appropriate, but blood must be sent to the laboratory after collection
