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Storage/transport Send samples at ambient temperature to the laboratory on the day of collection.
About our laboratories The laboratories at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital provide a full range of Clinical Biochemistry services
Test performed at PRU, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield. Sample Requirements Clotted blood.
Aim We aimed to ensure 100% of patients at both CGH and GRH Emergency Departments who received DCCV for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter received
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They are all sorted and despatched from Pathology reception at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Exit site infection (ESI) is defined as erythema or purulent discharge at ES with a positive swab culture.
Send at ambient temperature immediately to the laboratory. Laboratory information: separation should not be delayed so as to avoid cell lysis.
See also: Vitamin B12 and Serum Folate assays Test performed at CGH.
Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory. Required information Relevant clinical details including the reason for the request.
Send to the laboratory at ambient temperature the same day. (within 8 hours maximum) Required information Relevant clinical details.
The Emergency Gynae Admissions unit (EGAU) is located on the ninth floor of the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital within Ward 9A.
tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample Turnaround Times 7 days Time Limit for Add-ons 2 weeks (whilst stored at
These are held at both Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.
Friday 11am - 1pm (Every 12 weeks) Next meeting: 1 August 2025at: Unit 2 Madleaze Rd, Gloucester GL1 5SJ time: 11am - 1pm This is held at Charlies Community
Sample Requirements For adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold or rust top gel tube Storage/transport Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory.
Storage/Transport Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory.
supplied with the container Collection instructions Required information Relevant clinical details Travel history Storage/transport Store and transport at