Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Investigation of discrepant TFTs.
Only requested by the Duty Biochemist
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum sample
Specimen container adult:
Serum sample
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 mL
Minimum volume adult:
1 mL
Transport requirements:
First class post
Other Info:
May be sent to Clinical Biochemistry at the University Hospital of North Durham or the Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, depending on the outcome of discussions with the biochemistry team.
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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