Biochemistry

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1.  To request Add-On Biochemistry tests place the Add-On order on EPR and print off an EPR barcode.

2.  Place the EPR barcode in a plastic bag and send it through the pneumatic tube system (PODs).

3.  Please note that this new procedure will apply 24/7 and phone calls will NO LONGER be taken for add-on Biochemistry tests

4.  The Biochemistry Department will not accept Add-Ons for any specialized tests that need to be referred out externally. These require prior approval from the Biochemistry medical team at Ext 2047/3875.

5.  Troponin-T Add-Ons should only be requested if a sample cannot be retaken, as the original samples for this test have to be retrieved from the Haematology Laboratory, and this can lead to delays in both analysis and reporting. In addition, please be aware that Troponin-T cannot be added to samples greater than (>) 6 hours old.

6.  It is the responsibility of the requester of any Add-On test to ensure that the original sample is in the correct type of sample container. Please check the on-line LabMed user guide for test information. The Biochemistry Department cannot provide the Add-On service if the sample is not suitable for analysis and a message will be posted on EPR indicating this fact.

7.  This applies to the Biochemistry Department only and does not apply to any other laboratory services in LabMed Directorate. If you wish to discuss Add-On testing in Haematology, Immunology, Microbiology or Coagulation then contact these areas directly

Related links

Test Add-on Notice - 

http://www.stjames.ie/media/Bio-Memo-2020-05%20Test%20add%20ons%20memo.pdf

Stability of Biochemistry Tests - 

http://www.stjames.ie/media/WI-BIO-0275%20Stability%20of%20tests%20for%20add-on%20samples%20(1).pdf

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Last updated

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:53:44 GMT