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test is being performed prior to immunosuppressive treatment If patient is a healthcare worker Please inform the laboratory when the sample is being sent
directions for the patient to use while an in-patient and to take home with them this speeds up discharge and prevents discharge prescriptions being sent
Required information Relevant clinical details including: If a liver or bone pathology is suspected If the patient is pregnant Turnaround times Samples are sent
A report will be sent to your GP. The results of the test and any specimens taken are sent directly to your GP. This can take up to 5 weeks.
Nephrostomy samples should be sent either at the time of nephrostomy tube insertion (if infection is suspected) or subsequently collected aseptically from
Turnaround times Samples are sent for analysis to The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London with results expected back within 3 weeks
Every third Wednesday of the month 10.30 – 11.30 Next meeting: Wednesday 21 May 2025The meeting is held virtually and the zoom link will be sent from Maggie
Samples yielding positive results are sent to a reference laboratory for confirmation.
They are sent directly to the patient once an appointment has been made.
To get letters sent to you in a format that meets your needs, please mention this to our reception staff when you next attend a hospital appointment.
Details of your results and the next appointment (if required) will be sent to you and your GP within 4 to 6 weeks.
Turnaround times Samples for VMA and HVA are sent for analysis to University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Bristol, with results expected back within
Turnaround times The samples are sent to a referral laboratory for analysis, with results expected back within 2 weeks.
A copy of your report will be sent to your GP. The results of the test and any samples (biopsies) taken are sent directly to your GP.
Turnaround times Samples are sent for analysis at the North Bristol NHS Trust with a result expected within 2 weeks.
information Relevant clinical details Storage/transport Store at room temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent
Turnaround times The samples are sent for analysis to University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust with results expected back within 3 weeks.
Turnaround times Samples are sent to an external location for analysis with results expected within 1 week.
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.
Turnaround times The samples are sent for analysis to North Bristol Trust, with results expected within 10 days.
