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CGH type 1 ED (Cheltenham General Hospital) All urological presentations All stroke via stroke team Medical or Frailty cases only if accepted via specialty
Reference ranges Therapeutic range (epilepsy) 1 – 4 mg/L Mood stabiliser 1 – 15 mg/L (Ranges relate to trough samples taken pre-dose or minimum 6 hours
Approx. 1-2mL of separated serum (the minimum acceptable is 100µL). Samples may be sent by post, but transport time must be less than 7 days.
SAMPLES MUST BE TAKEN BY HAND TO PATHOLOGY RECEPTION** Sample requirements CSF with paired serum sample (1 and 2 below).
1 mL MiniCollect Z serum tube
If sperm are present a second sample will need to be examined within 1 hour of production.
Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960: "That under the provisions of Section 1 (2) of the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, the
specialist nurse a diabetes dietitian This provides you with the best possible care and advice from all members of the multidisciplinary team during 1
Storage/transport Do not store but send immediately to the laboratory (less than 1 hour).
1 mL MiniCollect K3EDTA tube
Although the test itself will take 10 to 25 minutes, you should allow 1½ hours for the appointment.
Leave the dressing in place for 1 week; this means no showers or bathing for 1 week Avoid wearing tight clothing such as braces or bra straps over the
< 1 day
Consultant Paediatrician, Paediatric College Tutor and Tier 1 Rota Champion