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CSF xanthochromia analysis takes longer following centralisation of the laboratories testing samples – how can we improve the time to result?
Lumbar puncture is an essential tool for excluding subarachnoid haemorrhage. In August 2012, the laboratory at which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is analysed for xanthochromia in Lanarkshire was centralised at Hairmyres (East Kilbride, UK). Prior to this, each of the three hospitals analysed their own...
Autores principales: | Martin, Sean, Page, Melanie, Godber, Ian, McGregor, Calum |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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British Publishing Group
2013
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4663835/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26734223 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjquality.u202450.w1177 |
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