Packages


Allergen Specific IgE
Package Code:HM3200
Components:Measurement of allergen specific IgE is of value where skin testing is difficult for any reason. Over 100 specific allergens are routinely available. Any requests for allergens that are unusual should be discussed with a clinician.



Minimal Residual Disease Monitoring
Package Code:HM3210
Components:The accurate monitoring of MRD from RNA requires the samples to be fresh - they should reach the laboratory ideally within 24 hours of phlebotomy and no later than 48 hours.



Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
Package Code:HM3220
Components:The Department of Clinical Biochemistry provides a comprehensive analytical and consultant advisory service to the hospitals of the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and to general practitioners, and holds Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA)



Non-gynaecological Cytology
Package Code:HM3230
Components:The non-gynaecological cytology service of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is located on the 1st Floor of the Clinical Sciences Building 2 at MFT Central site.



Blood transfusion tests
Package Code:HM3240
Components:Here is a list of the blood transfusion tests carried out by the Haematology department, together with specimen requirements and the estimated time it will take to produce a result.



Cytology
Package Code:HM3250
Components:Cytology Centre is one the largest units of its kind in the country, providing cervical screening using the SurePath Liquid Based Cytology System and a wide variety of non-gynaecological cytology and synovial fluid analysis services.



Blood transfusion tests
Package Code:HM3260
Components:Blood transfusion tests carried out by the Haematology department, together with specimen requirements and the estimated time it will take to produce a result.



Histopathology
Package Code:HM3270
Components:Histopathology is the macroscopic and microscopic examination of tissue samples to diagnose and evaluate disease.



Hepatitis A virus (HAV) IgM
Package Code:HM3280
Components:Specimen transport: Ambient temperature via porter, courier, Royal Mail or DX compliant with IATA packing instruction 650



HIV-1 viral load
Package Code:HM3290
Components:Special precautions: If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48hr are undesirable.