At the end of last year, testing for Beta-D-Glucan (BDG) was brought in-house. The median turnaround time using the new in-house assay is around two days, which facilitates a greater impact on antifungal stewardship when the result is negative.
Direct Antiglobulin (Coombs) Test
Category | Blood Transfusion |
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Reporting frequency | 24 hours |
Additional information
1 x 6ml EDTA required
May be added to FBC or G&S requests on samples less than 24 hours old
Use multidisciplinary request form – under ‘other tests’
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