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The main antigen for c-ANCA is proteinase-3 (PR3), which is a serine protease found in primary granules.
special handling required) 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
Sample Requirements Adult 9ml Serum sample Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample Turnaround Times 7–10 days (positive / negative screen) 3–4 weeks (fully phenotyped
Turnaround time Microscopy results on day of receipt Culture results 2 – 3 days
Turnaround time 2–3 days
Suspected past exposure to Hepatitis C Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time 3
Repeat 3 or 4 times. Repeat breathing control.
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Turnaround times Stones are sent for analysis to Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital London, with results expected back within 3 weeks.
Reference ranges Adult (male & female) < 1 IU/L Post-menopausal & mid cycle <3 IU/L Note: In pregnancy there is 0.1% cross-reactivity with hCG.
1–3 years
Pain-relieving medication should be given regularly for the first 2 to 3 days following the operation.
Two positive tests, 3 months apart, are required to confirm a positive diagnosis of APS.
Turnaround Times 28 days Time limit for add-on 3 days
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suspected cases Vaccination history Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time 3
Random urine samples collected on 2 or 3 consecutive days coinciding with a period of diarrhoea is probably the most useful approach.
Specific tests: Positive TPPA in syphilis, Positive 14-3-3 protein in Sporadic or Variant CJD, Positive Viral PCR in meningitis.
In most cases, your nose will heal on its own, usually within 3 weeks.