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Notes Label the specimen with: Surname Forename Date of birth (not age) OR unique identity number (MRN number, NHS number) For further information, see
Suitable for sputum samples Suitable for semen samples Do not use for urine samples Notes Label the specimen with: Surname Forename Date of birth (not age) OR
Sample Requirements Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample Turnaround Times 24 - 72 hours
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are measured when patients have a suspected pituitary tumour (prolactinoma), and in the investigation of oligomenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, galactorrhoea or
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
As part of the scheme, patients could be treated at either an NHS hospital or an independent (private) hospital.
Required information Relevant clinical details including if collected pre or post dialysis.
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In individuals with chronic or recent elevated alcohol intake the asialo, mono and disialo isoforms occur in higher levels.
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
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