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Biochemistry

Aldosterone

Reference Range

Standing/random samples: <750pmol/L

Recumbent (minimum of 4 hours): <375pmol/L

Turnaround Time: 10 working days

Related Tests Potassium (serum) Renin Sodium

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

Reference Range

Adult males and females: 30-130 U/L (Pathology Harmony)

Turnaround Time: 24 hours

Thyrotrophin (TSH)

Reference Range

Adult reference range = 0.40-4.90 mIU/L

Turnaround Time: 1 day

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Isoenzymes (APISO)

Reference Range

A qualitative report is provided. Reference range is not applicable.

Turnaround Time: 4 weeks

Related Tests Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

Ferritin

Reference Range

New Ferritin reference range (µg/L)

Females 20 – 235

Males 22 – 501

Please note new reference range in use from 04/12/23. This change was agreed with consultant haematologists following a recent audit examining the appropriateness of the current Ferritin reference range. If you have any further questions regarding this change, please contact the Duty Biochemist on 0121 3716543”

Turnaround Time: 1 day

Related Tests Iron (Serum) Transferrin

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Molecular Pathology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8759
Biochemistry is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8910
Haematology and Transfusion is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8784
Clinical Microbiology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8760
Cellular Pathology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 10141
United Kingdom Health Security Agency laboratory is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No.8213

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For further information contact Louise Fallon, Quality Manager, 0121 371 5962/ 0121 424 1235