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The Ockenden report was written following a review at another NHS Trust in response to a letter from bereaved families, raising concerns where babies and
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Storage/transport Send samples at ambient temperature to the laboratory on the day of collection.
Vehicle access to the Atrium The Atrium entrance will be closed to vehicles from Monday 5 August and reopen on Wednesday 7 August in the morning.
Please note that laboratory staff are not permitted to discuss specific tests or results with patients; you are advised to contact your GP or consultant
For a sample to be treated as urgent the laboratory must be notified on Cheltenham 4219.
You'll need to create a routine that suits you and your babies.
Sirolimus levels are measured in order to establish the correct dose, maintain therapeutic levels and ensure that toxic levels are avoided.
a Regional Reference Centre Up to 10 days
Blood Transfusion Notes Also referred to as Direct Coombs Test (DCT) This test can be useful in the diagnosis of anaemia.
Her professional interests also extend to medical education, being dedicated to the training and mentoring of all resident doctors and currently the RCOG
the National Reference Laboratory Up to 14 days
test a previously submitted ante-natal sample - please contact the laboratory to check If the patient is found to be non-immune on initial testing, a
are positive All patients over 50 yrs who present with new symptoms of dyspepsia should be referred for endoscopy - antibody results should not be used to
Send as soon as possible (within 24 hours) to the laboratory either via GP or direct to the laboratory.
Dr Ubaid was the first cardiologist world-wide to conduct novel research comparing the effectiveness of a new antiplatelet drug in patients presenting
Bowel screening aims to detect bowel cancer at an early stage, if you have no symptoms. This is when treatment is more likely to be effective.
The modified tubes will be sent directly to the ward and must only be used for the patient specified.
Turnaround times Samples are sent to a referral laboratory for analysis with results expected back within 2 weeks.
Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory on day of sample collection.
