We use cookies to provide you with a better service. Carry on browsing if you’re happy with this or read more about our cookie policy and privacy policy.
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
When requesting Malaria screening, ensure the country of travel and the outcome of the VHF assessment (unlikely, low possibility or high possibility) is
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
Turnaround time 2 - 5 days If confirmation or further testing at a National Reference Centre is required this will extend turnaround times
History of ectopic pregnancy or loss of established pregnancy. Storage/transport Transport to the lab as soon as possible at ambient temperature.
The study patients have been randomised to receive a standard upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with biopsy every two years for ten years or endoscopy at
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
of antibody may be useful to indicate successful treatment A travel history is essential when requesting this investigation Examination of faeces and/or
Some people may not wish to try NIV or may wish to stop treatment before it has been effective.
The team will also prescribe medication to treat any thrush or fungal infection.
However, if the bleeding continues or you are bleeding large volumes, please go to the nearest Accident and Emergency Department or call 999 for an ambulance
Label the specimen with: Surname Forename Date of birth (not age) OR unique identity number (MRN number, NHS number) For further information, see
Notes Label the specimen with: Surname Forename Date of birth (not age) OR unique identity number (MRN number, NHS number) For further information,
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 21
If you or your family members have any of these items that you no longer need, please consider donating.
Whether it is a one-off donation; a regular contribution; a gift from a will; donating time as a volunteer; or organising an event - we couldn’t be more
Secretary Contact: angelaboucher@nhs.net Inpatient services Support to inpatient pain team Outpatient services Outpatient clinics run virtually (video or