Elliott Simpson wrote:-
> So, if you are using an LDS interface between your
> analyser (any analyser) and lab information system and have added beta hCG
> to your lists of assays (we can't think of any other assay which has such a
> large number of digits), check your LDS can handle the results.
Prolactin secreting pituitary tumours can produce 6 digit results. We
have also seen plasma ACTH concentrations in 6 digits in ectopic ACTH
syndrome, and a patient with Tg levels in 7 digits!
>
David Cook
Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Tel: 0191 232 5131 ext 24357
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
|