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Turnaround Times 7 days Reference Ranges Individual classes have age related ranges. See individual reports for age-specific ranges.
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
00am to 7:30pm
Final culture results: 5 – 7 days Tests for unusual pathogens will take longer
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.
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.
Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) Out-patient Clinics: Cheltenham General Hospital - Six clinics per month In-patient services: Participation in 24/7
transport Refrigerate immediately after collection Transport to the laboratory without delay Turnaround time Sent to a Regional Reference Centre Up to 7
, 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
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
Intensive and high dependency care available 24/7 We also have comprehensive intensive and high dependency care 24/7.
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
, flu-like illness Glandular Fever Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time 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
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
Turnaround time 7 working days
Final negative: 5 - 6 days Final positive: up to 7 days Certain organisms such as Actinomyces spp and Mycobacterium spp require longer incubation
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
There is more robust staff cover (and rotas) for the service (consultants and junior doctors) and better supervision of junior doctors 24/7.
