Test Required
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Sample Required
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Comments
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Haematology
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EDTA
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Mix gently immediately after collection
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Biochemistry
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Serum
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Centrifuge after permitting sufficient clotting time (min 2 hours)
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Fibrinogen
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Citrate
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Mix gently immediately after collection
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SAA
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Serum
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Needs to be processed quickly as the half life is very short
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Electrolytes
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Heparin
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Mix gently immediately after collection
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Glucose
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Fluoride oxalate
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Can use fresh whole blood if tested immediately
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Prothrombin clotting time
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Citrate
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A normal sample is required for comparison
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IgG
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Serum
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Measurement techniques vary so check sample requirements
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Progesterone
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Serum
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Oestrone Sulphate
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Serum
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ACTH
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EDTA plasma
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Freeze plasme as soon after collection as poss (max 2 hours)
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Selenium
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Zinc
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Serum
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Avoid using tubes with a rubber bung
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Drugs testing
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Serum or Heparin
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Send to HFL
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EHV
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Serum
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Take 2 samples 14 days apart (freeze 1st)
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Testosterone
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Serum
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Request Testosterone before Inhibin for GCTs
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Tapeworm ELISA
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Serum
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Insulin
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Serum
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Fasting sample required
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