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Notes This screen comprises the following tests:Rubella IgM Rubella IgG Parvovirus IgM If other causes of arthritis or arthralgia are suspected please
Notes Label the specimen with: Surname Forename Date of birth (not age) OR unique identity number (MRN number, NHS number) For further information, see
recovery of anaerobes, but a larger volume is desirable if possible Required information Relevant clinical details ERCP Immunocompromise Current or
On discharge from hospital after having a baby (or following a homebirth) there is a significant amount of information including paramount health and safety
Currently there is no evidence to confirm minoxodil is safe to use if you are trying to conceive, pregnant or when breastfeeding.
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Where this is not possible, reference laboratories are selected on National or International reputation in specialist assays.
Sample Requirements Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample Turnaround Times 14 days
Standard charcoal transport swab Insert swab into nostrils Place swab into transport medium Required information Please indicate if sampling is for carriage or
Have blood in your urine Have pain, stinging or burning when you pass urine Are unable to control your bladder Are not passing as much urine as normal
He was ventilated, he had to have a blood transfusion and we didn’t know whether we were coming or going or if he was going to live.
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 top
Chemical Pathology Notes Beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (BHCG) levels are used in the management of patients with suspected ectopic pregnancy or pregnancy
Chemical Pathology Notes Gamma GT ( ƴGT) is increased in most diseases that cause acute damage to the liver or bile ducts, but is not usually helpful
There is no other clinical use for this test as the sensitivity and specificity of the FOB test for blood in stool samples are not sufficient to rule in or
If you need an epidural or there is an unexpected problem with you or your baby, you will be transferred to the delivery suite at Gloucestershire Royal
Swab Vulvo-vaginal Swab A clinician or self-taken vaginal swab in cisgender women.