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:
Peptide that is severely reduced or absent in narcolepsy with cataplexy
Specimen container paediatric:
CSF in plain universal container
Specimen container adult:
CSF in plain universal container
Minimum volume paediatric:
2 mL
Minimum volume adult:
2 mL
Transport requirements:
First class post
Add on test:
All urgent add ons via telephone on 0191 2821890, and must be confirmed via email to the appropriate email address: [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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