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:
Suspected Stiff person syndrome and especially PERM (Progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus)
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum, plasma is acceptable
Specimen container adult:
Serum, plasma is acceptable
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 ml
Minimum volume adult:
1 ml
Add on test:
All urgent add ons via telephone on 0191 2821890, and must be confirmed via email to [email protected]
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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