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Blood tests and results
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Further information To learn more about Alkaline Phosphatase visit Lab tests online Page last updated: 14/07/2023
Reference ranges 35 - 50 g/L Further information To learn more about albumin, visit Lab Tests Online. Page last updated 10/02/2015
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Sample requirements Stones should be sent in a 60mL plain pot or a 30mL Universal.
Further information To learn more about CSF testing, visit Lab Tests Online: CSF Analysis. Page last updated 29/04/2024
Results for all PCR tests will be uploaded and available through the Sunrise EPR results system throughout the day.
Tests are performed at the Immunology Department, Southmead Hospital.
Tests are performed by the North Bristol NHS Trust. This test would only be added onto a sample following discussion with a Consultant Haematologist.
Microbiology Notes This test is used to differentiate between previous infection with Herpes simplex virus type I or type II.
ranges <2.2 IU/L: Negative 2.2-3.3 IU/L: Equivocal >3.3 IU/L: Positive Further information For further information about thyroid antibody testing see: Lab tests
Sirolimus can be used in combination with ciclosporin, tacrolimus or mycophenolate.
Further information To learn more about plasma metadrenalines visit Lab Tests Online Page last updated: 22/08/2019
The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.
Further information To learn more about thyroglobulin visit Lab Tests Online.
Further information Lab Tests Online Road Traffic Analysts Page last updated 11/05/2015