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, abnormal LFTs, lymphadenopathy Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time 7–
Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) Out-patient Clinics: Cheltenham General Hospital - Six clinics per month In-patient services: Participation in 24/7
Culture: 5–7 days. Viral PCR: Next day from time of reciept at reference laboratory.
The sample is sent to a reference laboratory and transport time must be <7 days. Samples should be kept at 4ºC if there is a delay in sending.
blood samples at fridge temperature and transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent to a National Reference Centre Up to 7
transport Refrigerate immediately after collection Transport to the laboratory without delay Turnaround time Sent to a Regional Reference Centre Up to 7
Please note that any urgent clinical/ medical enquiries should be directed to the numbers below Maternity advice line (open 24/7) 0300 422 5541 Delivery
, Wednesday and Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm If you are not yet on dialysis please contact: Ward 7b, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Tel: 0300 422 6768 (open
Intensive and high dependency care available 24/7 We also have comprehensive intensive and high dependency care 24/7.
Final culture results: 5 – 7 days Tests for unusual pathogens will take longer
General chemistry tests are provided by the Department for a 24 hour, 7 day acute service available to the NHS Hospitals and Primary Care services of Gloucestershire
While you are working towards a pregnancy, please aim to keep your blood glucose levels within the following targets: a blood glucose level of 5–7 mmol
Turnaround time 7 working days
For example, if you first passed urine at 7 o’clock in the morning you need to collect all samples until 7 o’clock the following morning.
Final negative: 5 - 6 days Final positive: up to 7 days Certain organisms such as Actinomyces spp and Mycobacterium spp require longer incubation
Storage/transport Store at room temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent to a Regional Reference Centre Up to 7
and Treatment Algorithm Test performed at CGH Sample Requirements 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Turnaround Times 7
, flu-like illness Glandular Fever Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time 7
Treatment is offered 7 days a week, from 8am to 6pm You will usually be treated as a day case.
There is more robust staff cover (and rotas) for the service (consultants and junior doctors) and better supervision of junior doctors 24/7.
