Biochemistry
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Name |
Add On Test |
Alternative name/Profile |
Additional Tests |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Procedure for adding subsequent tests to samples already in the Biochemistry Laboratory |
Specimen type |
Various - see individual tests and check stability |
Sample type |
Please check the Stability of samples for add-on tests, document is located under Useful Resources on the Biochemistry Homepage, accessed by clicking on Biochemistry- above right of this page or use address below in a browser. https://www.stjames.ie/services/laboratorymedicinelabmed/Biochemistry/ |
Sample container & volume |
Various - see individual tests |
Frequency of analysis |
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Turnaround time |
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Availability |
Due to the Biochemistry Core Laboratory upgrade and replacement of all equipment, from 7th August 2024 and continuing into 2025 until further notice, all Add-on tests will be restricted to critical care areas only, i.e. ED, ICU and HODC. |
Notes |
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 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 |
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Reference range |
Bio-Memo-2020/05 |
Last updated |
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:09:34 IST |