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 methanol poisoning
Specimen container paediatric:Fluoride oxalate whole blood
Specimen container adult:
Fluoride oxalate whole blood
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 mL blood
Minimum volume adult:
1 mL blood
Freq analysis:
Samples are analysed: 9am to 1pm on weekends and bank holidays 9am to 5pm during weekdays.
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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