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Biochemistry (128)

Examinations offered by Biochemistry (Blood Sciences and Specialist Testing)

Items starting with B

Bicarbonate

Bicarbonate

Reference Range

Adult                  22-29 mmol/L

 

 

 

  • Turnaround Time: 24 Hours
Bile Acids

Bile Acids

Reference Range

<14 μmol/L for pregnant women

  • Turnaround Time: 24 hours
BNP (NT pro-BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide)

BNP (NT pro-BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide)

Reference Range

Males <60yrs : <85ng/L

Male ≥60yrs: <161ng/L

Female < 60yrs: <144ng/L

Female ≥ 60yrs: <203ng/L

 

Heart failure referral guidelines (NICE):

<400 ng/L: do not refer

400-2000 ng/L: Refer within 6 weeks

>2000 ng/L: Refer urgently (<2 weeks)

 

  • Turnaround Time: 1 Week
Blood Cultures

Blood Cultures

  • Turnaround Time: Negative Cultures reported after 2 days and 5 days of incubation. Please contact laboratory for information regarding Positive Turnaround Times.
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