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Chemical Pathology Notes Urine C-peptide:creatinine ratio primary use is in assessing endogenous insulin secretion in patients on insulin.
Further information To learn more about C-peptide visit Lab Tests Online: C-peptide To learn more about testing for diabetes subtypes visit Diabetesgenes.org
Protein C Antigen
Microbiology Notes Antibody may take up to three months following exposure to become detectable A positive antibody result reflects Hepatitis C infection
Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect the liver.
Chemical Pathology Notes C-reactive protein (CRP) is a non-specific marker of infection and inflammation and is a more sensitive, rapidly responding indicator
Microbiology Notes Hepatitis C virus (HCV) viral load is the quantifiable measurement of HCV RNA in human serum or plasma Further tests for HCV positive
Protein C Activity
After analysis, these samples will be retained for a further 24 hours at 15-30°C.
Time Limit for Add-ons 2 weeks (whilst stored at 2°C - 8 °C)
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Time Limit for Add-ons 1 week (whilst stored at 2°C - 8 °C)
ASO antibodies Streptolysin O is produced by almost all strains of S.pyogenes (group A streptococci) and many group C and group G beta haemolytic streptococci
NICE guidelines state ALL CT c-spines should take place within 1 hour of a key risk being identified.
After analysis, the sample will be retained for a further 24 hours at 2-10°C.