Samples are stored for around 5 days and tests can be added depending on stability of analyte and existing sample type.
EPR requests:
For requests made using EPR, add on tests can be ordered on PowerChart on the "Orders +Add" screen by searching for "add on", and selecting "Add on Pathology request'.
Make sure that the test(s) you want to add and the reason are typed in the ‘add on tests required and reason' field before the request is signed off. For full instructions please the laminated sheets on the wards.
Via e-mail to royalberkshire.biochemistry@nhs.net
The email address is monitored throughout normal office working hours(0900 - 1700 Monday to Friday)
and is the easiest way for you to add requests.
The email address used is completely secure and confidential if requests are sent from a NHS.net
Please click
here
to send an add on request. Please use an nhs.net email account.
1. Patient Name
2. Patient DOB
3. Specimen collection date (if known)
4. Additional test(s) required
5. Any relevant clinical information
relating to these test(s)
6. Lab Number (if known - can be found on the electronic report)
e-mails will be checked several times a day and the tests added. Only if the add on test is required URGENTLY should the laboratory be contacted directly.The Duty Biochemist can also be contacted by phone during routine office hours on 0118 322 7704. Out of hours, the Biochemistry BMS can be contacted via RBH switchboard.
Add-on requests to sample that have already been sent to the laboratory should be made via ICEMail in the ICE OrderComms system. For urgent/GP requests please contact the laboratory on 0300 6153403