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The list below shows those analytes that are provided on an urgent and emergency basis. Samples requiring these tests and labelled as 'Urgent' will usually be analysed and reported in 60 to 120 minutes from receipt in the laboratory. If results are required very rapidly for the immediate treatment of a patient, please contact the laboratory to let us know that the sample is coming.
Contact details:
ORC Adults: 0161 276 4375
ORC Paediatrics: 0161 701 2233
Wythenshawe laboratory: 0161 291 4765
Trafford laboratory: 0161 746 2494
NMGH Laboratory: 0161 604 5389
Requesting urgent analyses
The following analytes are available at any time:
- Liver Profile (Total profile, albumin, ALP, ALT, total bilirubin)
- Lipase
- Magnesium
- Osmolality
- Blood gases
- Paracetamol
- Renal Profile (Sodium, potassium, urea, creatine, AKI, e-GFR. Chloride and bicarbonate included for paediatrics, e-GFR only if height provided)
- Salicylate
- Creatine Kinase
- Theophylline
- Digoxin
- Troponin T
- Ethanol
- Glucose
- Iron
- Quantitative BHCG (blood pregnancy only)
- Lithium
- Bone profile (Albumin, calcium, adjusted calcium, ALP, phosphate)
- Lipid profile (Cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, calculated LDL. Must be fasting sample for full profile)
- Thyroid profile (TSH and free T4, other tests are added if necessary, by laboratory clinical scientists)
- Iron profile (Iron, Transferrin and iron saturation)
- CRP
- CSF (Total Protein, Glucose and Lactate) – Not analysed at Trafford
Important:
- You must arrange transport of the sample using the portering service, pneumatic tube system or ward staff.
2. Results of these tests are available in between one hour and two hours of receipt of the sample in the laboratory.
(Last reviewed August 2024)