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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.
of antibody may be useful to indicate successful treatment A travel history is essential when requesting this investigation Examination of faeces and/or
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
Swab Vulvo-vaginal Swab A clinician or self-taken vaginal swab in cisgender women.
Levels are measured to check for compliance, efficacy or possible toxicity.
This guidance is not suitable for the treatment of chronic hypocalcaemia, patients with complex medical problems, renal impairment or for the treatment
Sample Requirements Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample Turnaround Times 2 weeks
Please refer to the urine oxalate webpage for further details or contact the duty biochemist. Page last updated 28/20/2014
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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