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urine samples Suitable for sterile aspirates Do not use for sputum samples Notes Label the specimen with: Surname Forename Date of birth (not age) OR
Inflammation – The body’s response to injury or infection. It often causes pain, redness, swelling, and warmth.
Notes Label the specimen with: Surname Forename Date of birth (not age) OR unique identity number (MRN number, NHS number) For further information, see
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was that 80% of patients that scored using the tool had a poor prognosis discussion and letter sent to GP and referrals were made to district nurses or
If the balance organ is not working properly, you can feel dizzy or unsteady.
The most common cause of high ammonia levels is artefactual effects, due to delay in processing the sample or from poor sample collection.
Sample requirements Samples should be collected at 4 weeks from start of treatment or after any change in dose.
so a grey top fluoride-oxalate tube for glucose should be sent as well as the following tube types: For adults, blood taken into 1) 5mL gold top tube (or
treat conditions such as: loss of consciousness, e.g. from an injury to the head, drug poisoning, an epileptic fit severe bleeding damage to the brain or
Cancer drugs may affect your ability to think, concentrate or affect your memory.
Food and drink We don’t serve hot food and drink on the ward but after your surgery, you will be offered: hot and cold drinks biscuits or a sandwich We
Smoking includes smoking cigarettes, smoking shisha or chewing tobacco.
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
Further information To learn more visit either South West Genomic Laboratory Hub website, or Bristol Genetics website Page last updated 10/12/2024
If you require any COSHH or risk assessment data please contact the laboratory, or read this formalin health and safety data sheet.