Liver function

Protein, Albumin, Bilirubin, ALT, ALP with GGT automatically reflex tested if ALP > 200

Renal/Electrolytes

Sodium, Potassium, Urea, Creatinine

Cardiac

Troponin I

Lipid

Cholesterol, Triglyceride

Bone

Calcium, Phosphate, ALP, TP, Alb

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To book a GTT at God Hope please telephone Katherine Taylor (ext 47246) or Mandy Simpson (ext 49253).  Alternatively complete a biochemistry request form with GTT in the additional tests box and send via post or internal mail to one of the above.

Glucose Tolerance Tests

Appointments can be made via Diabetes Centre on 0121 424 0234.  A service is available at Solihull - for information contact Laboratory Reception at Solihull on 0121 424 5531 / 0121 424 5526.

Only the fluid types below and specific analyses tabled are now allowable in Telepath and ICE. Where a fluid type or analysis is not allowable in Telepath please book as miscellaneous and then contact the Duty Biochemist before analysis is performed.

All fluids must be centrifuged and then analysed only if free from particles.

HEFT Pathology Guideline Investigation and Referral Pathways for Anaemia in Primary Care

This guidence covers the following areas

1. Anaemia Testing in Adults

2. Iron Deficiency Anaemia Testing in Adults

3. Iron Deficiency Anaemia Treatment and Monitoring Advice

4. Vitamin B12 Deficiency Testing, Treatment and Monitoring

5. Folate Deficiency Testing, Treatment and Monitoring Advice

6. Renal Anaemia Testing in Adults

Before undertaking any biochemical investigations which are to be conducted as part of a research project or clinical trial, the protocol and workload entailed must be discussed with the Department. Failure to do so may jeopardise the project at a later stage with unfortunate consequences.

Current Projects

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