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This process can be repeated up to 3 or 4 times a day.
Sample requirements CSF This will be performed on selected CSF samples sent for microscopy and culture.
Further guidance is available at: www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1242630044068 Sample requirements This test is performed on bacterial isolates
Amino acid analysis can be requested on the same sample, although plasma is normally the preferred sample type for this except when investigating for sulphite
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at least 24 hours before sample collection as timing of sampling and transport arrangements have to be made in advance due to the limited stability of this
What has caused this potential cancer? Has it spread to other parts of my body? What kind of cancer is suspected? Is it treatable?
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This test is part of the following viral screen sets:Hepatitis screen - acute Hepatitis screen - chronic Sample requirements Serum - paired samples not
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Aim We aim to see 95% of women within 15 minutes of arrival, currently only 80-85% are seen within this time period, by November 2017.
It is good to see this type of approach being used in Gloucestershire to inform planning and I’m pleased to be involved.”
I’m not sure we can remember ‘life’ without this service and the Trust is committed to making sure it continues to grow and develop.”
Glucose tests are not recommended routinely in this situation.
This programme will support you to contribute to the continuing improvement of patient care and safety in our hospitals and can be used to demonstrate
We know that healthcare carries some risks and that while we work hard every day to reduce this risk, harm still happens.
This test is for Mycoplasma genitalium in genital tract samples.
Measuring manganese in whole blood samples reduces this risk, although avoidance of stainless steel needles during collection is also helpful (use plastic
All samples are centrifuged, aliquoted into LP4 tubes and frozen within this time period.