A word of warning.

Although I am no longer involved with 'GP Messaging', I do recall that when we changed our code to 'HbA1c (DCCT aligned)' from the code we had been using previously, we upset several GP's because they have templates set up in their practice systems which rely on the currently used codes. They use these templates both to monitor long term conditions like diabetes and for their QOF points.

It's something to bear in mind.

 

Alan Munday

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From: Bailey Ian \(Bromley Hospitals NHS Trust\) [[log in to unmask]] Sent: 30/4/2009 1:41:15 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: HbA1c level (IFCC aligned)  Gary Yes I requested it. 42W5. HbA1c levl - IFCC standardised (I actually asked for Haemoglobin A1c IFCC aligned on 29/9/2008). Also files are available for download at: http://nww.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/pathology/bounded_code_list/ And has been there from about 5th April (not the 1st) But note laboratories must not use before 5th May 2009, although you should check the timetable. I did have a problem on 1st April and found them here: ftp://nww.uktcdownload.iss.cfh.nhs.uk/ But you have to register first; which you can do: https://www.uktcregistration.nss.cfh.nhs.uk/trud/ Ps apologies for brevity, about to go on leave. Ian Dr Ian Bailey Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Clinical Director of Pathology Princess Royal University Hospital South London Healthcare NHS Trust, UK email: [log in to unmask] Tel: 01689 864281 -----Original Message----- From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mascall, Gary (Biochemistry) Sent: 30 April 2009 12:56 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: HbA1c level (IFCC aligned) Yes, I see that, but have searched the new requests for additional Read codes on the CfH website, and the only been able to find the following relevant(?) new tests requested since November 2008, and they have a status of WA, so are unlikely to be in the next list, if at all. HB A1C (Absolute) Haemoglobin A1c level It may be that the new codes indicated have been added, but not included on the list of requests, so we will need to wait until the latest bounded list is released. Concerning this, it appears that it is no longer possible to access the most recent PBCL from the CfH website. Does anyone have a working link to this they could post up, as the new list should be being released in the next week I would think if it is to be installed and ready for us to use from June 2009. Regards, Gary G. C. Mascall Consultant in Clinical Biochemistry Worcestersire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Tel: 01562 823424 extn 53136/53465 email: [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: KATHARINE HAYDEN [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 30 April 2009 12:24 To: Mascall, Gary (Biochemistry); [log in to unmask] Subject: RE: HbA1c level (IFCC aligned) Gary, Dr Ian Watson circulated the proposed revised codes to the mailbase in November 2008 which will be accessible via the archive. Kath Katharine Hayden FRCPath Consultant Clinical Biochemist Dept of Clinical Biochemistry University Hospital Aintree Lower Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Tel: 0151 529 3177 -----Original Message----- From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gary Mascall Sent: 30 April 2009 11:16 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: HbA1c level (IFCC aligned) We have all by now received notification from suppliers as to their projected timetable for getting their systems ready to be able to output the new IFcc aligned numbers from 1st June 2009. However, I believe that I have identified a problem. The current edition of the Pathology Bounded Codes list (V1.018) we use to send results to GP systems, which was updated November 2008, only has the following code for HbA1c 42W4. - HbA1c level (DCCT aligned). As the next version is not yet available, does anyone know if a new code has been requested for the HbA1c level (IFCC aligned)? If not, then we are going to be in a bit of a pickle when we start sending these results out to GP's. Maybe someone in the know can let us know that everyting will be alright, as I cannot find any link to show the PBCL list on the CfH website. Gary Mascall Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry.. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/ ************************************************************************ ******* This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. 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