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This test is intended to detect Prothrombin (G20210A) and Factor V Leiden (G1691A) mutations as an aid to the diagnosis of individuals with suspected thrombophilia
Currently, screening for these organisms is only routinely done on the Intensive Care Units at both CGH and GRH sites when a patient is transferred from an
When the cough is dry, physiotherapy, postural drainage or inhalation of an aerosol before expectoration may be helpful.
In addition to this page, you may be sent an information pack from the homecare provider.
We therefore operate an appointment system to ensure sufficient time can be allocated to carry out each analysis.
This information is for people who need screening for MRSA before they go into hospital for an operation or any other treatment.
To repair this, you may require an operation.
Turnaround times Samples are referred to an external laboratory for analysis, with results expected back within 3 weeks. Reference ranges
Assessment On admission to the unit, you will be asked not to eat anything, as some investigations require you to have an empty stomach.
You should book an appointment with your community midwife as soon as you know you’re pregnant.
You will be asked to lie on an examination couch and place your right arm above your head.
For some people, there is a clear trigger, such as an illness, injury or surgery.
Post analysis, and if there is sufficient sample, an aliquot will be frozen and stored for 4-6 weeks between -15°C and -20°C.
This test can be added on to a patient request if the laboratory has an appropriate sample that is less than 3 days old.
history of previous chicken pox or shingles, immunity can be inferred without the need for testing A positive sample taken within 10 days of exposure to an
Blood Plasma (preferred) or serum - paired samples not required 4ml of blood taken into an EDTA Tube For babies and small children a minimum of one full
Blood Transfusion Purpose Idiopathic thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder where the platelets are coated with platelet antibodies and destroyed
She has done an amazing job of supporting the team this year. She is always friendly, approachable and understanding.
Most of the salt we get from our diet is already added to the food we buy therefore checking labels and choosing lower-salt products is an important way