Immunology Re-test Interval

Request Forms

All immunology tests should be requested on the ICE system or standard blood request form

Please complete the form comprehensively and legibly

This is extremely important for safe data entry, effective reporting and accurate interpretation of laboratory data

In addition, please provide relevant clinical details

This will assist the proactive service we try to provide

Where possible provide printed patient identification labels and hospital numbers on all copies of the request form

Specimen Referrals

Occasionally the test requested requires processing at an external laboratory

Specimens are sent to UKAS accredited laboratories for analysis

Please telephone the Department if you require accreditation details or turn around times for such tests

Specimens are sent to the following laboratories for analysis:

• Immunology Department,  at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford

• Immunology Department at the  Sheffield Teaching Hospital, Sheffield

• Immunology Department at Southampton General Hospital, Southampton

• Immunodermatology Department, St Johns Institute, St Thomas Hospitals, London

Test requests outside Repertoire

For any test request that is outside the Royal Bournemouth Hospital Immunology repertoire, the test will be investigated with Immunology Consultant Head of Department for clinical requirement. These tests will require funding by the requesting department and billing information will need to be provided. If billing information is not provided, the requester may be contacted to collect these details before the testing can be performed.

Clinical Advice

Please contact Dr Efrem Eren (please see contact page for details)

Additional Requests/ Follow Up Testing

Please be aware that any additional requests including cascade follow up testing and referrals will extend the turn around time process

Please call the laboratory to discuss if further information required

Measurement of Uncertainty

There are estimates available for users on request (quantitative methods), please contact the department manager if needed