Pathology tests database

Sample and container requirements

Serum (samples containing EDTA, Citrate or Oxalate are NOT suitable)

Minimum volume required

2 mL serum

Special requirements

Perform total ALP analysis before sending to referral laboratory and record the result on the referral form sent with the sample. Test will be rejected by referral lab if total serum ALP is <200 U/L.

Patient preparation

None

Sample viability

Turnaround time

14 days

Reference range

Please refer to report for reference ranges.

Clinical guidance

Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nuh.nhs.uk%2Fdownload%2Fin2057-blood-sciences-service-directorydocx.docx%3Fver%3D41508%26doc%3Ddocm93jijm4n17034.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

Notes

Sent to Nottingham City Hospital