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Sample retention by lab: EDTA samples are retained for a minimum of 48 hours at 2-10°C.
temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent to a National Reference Centre 21 days Result Interpretation Results are
history Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time 7–10 days Positive results are
Conservative management of your care ✓ Hepatitis B Vaccination information ✓ Dietitians ✓ Patient experiences ✓ Renal Access Please let us know if you are
Her hospital time is spent mainly seeing older patients who have presented to the Emergency Dept at GRH or who are on the short-stay unit for older patients
required for sample transport, please contact the Immunology laboratory This test is useful in some cases of vasculitis Positive cryoglobulin samples are
Microbiology Notes Pleural aspirates are cultured for Mycobacterium spp only on request.
Department of Immunology Notes These assays are automatically added by the lab when IgA Tissue transglutaminase (TTG) is positive, and depending on the
Pneumococcal antigen in urine Sample requirements Urine A minimum of 1ml of urine in a 30ml sterile universal container Bottles with boric acid preservative are
Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies are tested to exclude Chlamydia as a cause of female sub-fertility Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies may be of value in
Turnaround times The samples are sent to a referral laboratory for analysis with results expected back within three weeks.
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These things are readily available in the Children’s Services but there was nothing in Adult Services.”
Re-assay interval 6 to 8 days, assuming initial results are within expected range.
Improvement in cancer patients’ experience and reductions in waiting times are at the forefront of NHS England’s drive to achieving world-class cancer
We are also looking into created personalised educational videos to replace the need for sleep clinics.
In particular, we’re hoping to provide compassionate, dedicated support for people who are experiencing miscarriage who attend our Emergency Department
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Oestrogen and aldosterone metabolites are not detected under normal circumstances.
In my OP areas they are completed monthly as a matter of routine but unlike the inpatient metrics ours do not reach the Trusts quality committee and it