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Tests are performed at the Immunology Department, Southmead Hospital.
Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.
This test is usually performed as part of an investigation into a patient's immune function. Tests are performed by the North Bristol NHS Trust.
Microbiologist Tests cannot be processed without relevant clinical details Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible
The GTT test will involve having 2 blood tests and drinking a measured amount of glucose (sugar drink).
patients with MoM hip joints Cobalt Less than 10 nmol/L Chromium Less than 40 nmol/L Further information For more information on heavy metals visit Lab Tests
Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background A combined syphilis IgG/IgM test is performed on all samples requiring syphilis
A specialist will send you a letter with the results of any tests and arrange further appointments if needed. This normally takes a few weeks.
Further information NICE Guidelines: Nutrition support in Adults 2006 http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG32 To learn more about trace elements visit Lab Tests
Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background. Coxiella burnettii nucleic acid detetion assays (e.g.
Sometimes the specialist will need further blood tests or to take a biopsy.
fungi), please specify on the request form Microscopy is not routinely performed on post-mortem samples Sample requirements Place excised material in a
Minimum retesting interval Tests should not normally be repeated.
Routine blood tests ordered by your GP
This is a reference laboratory investigation – tests performed in Southmead Hospital (NBT) Microbiology Department.
Sample requirements Stones should be sent in a 60mL plain pot or a 30mL Universal.
