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4ml EDTA sample or a Paediatric 1ml EDTA sample.

When requesting Malaria screening, ensure the country of travel and the outcome of the VHF assessment (unlikely, low possibility or high possibility) is

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

B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is an inactive peptide released along with the active peptide hormone BNP when the walls of the heart are stretched or

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When hearing loss is severe or profound, hearing aids may not provide sufficient benefit. Cochlear implants bypass the damaged part of the inner ear.

or alcoholic and biliary cirrhosis, short bowel syndrome.

Description White cap For collection of nasopharygeal aspirates Notes Label the specimen with: Surname Forename Date of birth (not age) OR unique identity

Contact Other contact numbers: 0300 422 4003 or 3656

sterile Universal A minimum volume of 1 mL is required, but a larger volume is desirable if possible Required information Relevant clinical details Current or

favoured as a screening test (sensitivity 92.7%, specificity 99.1%) Samples are referred to the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Sample Requirements 2ml or

Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml serum Sample Time limit for add-on 3 days Turnaround Times 14

Provided we can reach a lump or bump of interest with the needle tip, we should be able to assess if it is healthy or not.”

Bowel Health or the Urogynaecology team for further advice.

you have any concerns regarding your care please contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service Team via email at ghn-tr.pals.gloshospitals@nhs.net or

sweat chloride concentration of 40 - 60 mmol/L is an intermediate result which requires further cystic fibrosis assessment such as a repeat test and /or