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Test:
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P50 Analysis
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Laboratory
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HAEMATOLOGY
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Specimen Type:
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EDTA
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Storage:
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ROOM TEMPERATURE
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Posting Details:
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First Class. Please contact Dr Marwah to arrange
investigation on 021 507 4577
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Posting Address:
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Haematology Department
City
Hospital
Birmingham
B18 7QH
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Clinical Use:
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In conjunction with erythropoietin levels, for the
diagnosis of secondary polycythaemia caused by oxygen high affinity
haemoglobin.
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Advantages:
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Demonstrate the presence of high affinity haemoglobin that
is not shown by HPLC.
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Special Details:
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Please send a control specimen taken from a healthy subject
at the same time as the patient.
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Turnaround:
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Two working days
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Cost
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£127.50
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External QA Scheme:
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Non available
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CPA Accredited Lab/Test:
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Yes
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Website:
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www.cityassays.org.uk
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Key Contact:
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Dr S Marwah
0121 507 4577
email: sukhjinder.marwah@swbh.nhs.uk
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Head of Department:
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Dr C Wright 0121 507 5929
email: Christine.wright@swbh.nhs.uk
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