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Tests and Investigations What further tests do I need? What will the tests involve? What can I expect during and after the tests?
Sweat tests are used along with genetic testing in the follow up investigation of infants with an abnormal newborn screening test for cystic fibrosis and
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Tests we perform Overnight sleep studies involves wearing a monitor at home to investigate sleep related breathing disorders, specifically sleep apnoea
Sample requirements For adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold top tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit) For children, blood taken into a 3.5mL rust
Where a sample is repeated we will report both results.
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If specialist coagulation tests are requested, one or more aliquots may be frozen until analysis (or up to two months) at between -15 and -40°C.
These blood tests will provide information about fasting blood sugar HbA1c and HgA1c values. Follow-up blood tests will be requested as needed.
Will I need any blood tests?
Fraser Ann Clin Biochem. 2008 Mar;45(Pt 2):117-21 Use of faecal occult blood tests in symptomatic patients Page last updated 18/08/2015
Dynamic function tests are usually advocated when investigating adrenal function or the hypothalamic/pituitary/adrenal axis.
Two positive tests, 3 months apart, are required to confirm a positive diagnosis of APS.
For neonates, blood taken into a 0.8mL minicollect lithium heparin tube Please list the tests of particular interest so that some priority can be given
For investigation of possible Wilson's disease the recommended tests are caeruloplasmin and 24h urine copper rather than plasma copper levels.