Dear all
Thank you for every one who replied reagrding that topic. I had few requests to share a summary of responses so here you go
60 days for HbA1c (with the exception of antenatal and delivery suite),
24 hours for LFTs (with the exception of paediatrics and trial samples), and we do not allow GGTs (in this case an ALT is added, if not already requested, and only if the ALT is normal will the GGT be allowed).
Leighton Hospital Crewe (Poster in FOCUS)
Demand management initiatives:
Manual vetting using Clinisys LabCentre Duplicate queue facility for repeat testing within specified time intervals, typically:
a) 15 days for tumour markers (e.g. AFP, CEA, CA-125, PSA)
b) 1 month for TFTs, B12/folate/ferritin, lipids, HbA1c, electrophoresis/immunoglobulins
c) 3-6 months for certain immunology tests (e.g. TTG Ab 3 months, TPO Ab 6 months)
d) 999 days for tests for inherited genetic disorders (e.g. TPMT, alpha-1-antitrypsin)
• Manual vetting of some sendaway tests (e.g. ACTH, CCP Ab) by test-specific criteria
• Manual vetting of GTT requests done for primary care by laboratory appointment
• Manual vetting of BNP requests to ensure relevant criteria met (“treatment naïve”)
Audit from ACB Southren region which can be accessed via http://www.acbsouth.org.uk/science/north-thames-qa.html
Northern Ireland has a very comprehensive document called "Guidelines & audit implementation network, guidelines on the use of the laboratory"
BW
Soha
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