ANTI - GONOCOCCUS IGG ANTIBODIES, SERUM

Erased test

Test code: 3236

Effective update from 31/03/2021

Alternative test:

8758- NEISSERIA GONHORREAE TOTAL ANTIBODIES, SERUM

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NEISSERIA GONHORREAE TOTAL ANTIBODIES, SERUM

New Test in NOÛS Catalog

Test Code: 8758

Sample:	Serum (1 ml)
Conservation:	Refrigerated
Method:	Complement fixation
Set Up Days:	Daily
Delivery term:	10 days

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FRUCTOSAMINE, SERUM

Reference values Modification

Test code: 920

Effective update from 31/03/2021

PREVIOUS	NEW
205 - 280 µmol/L                   Version of Test: 4	205 - 285 µmol/L                           Version of Test: 5

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CHIKUNGUNYA IgG AND/OR IgM ANTIBODIES, SERUM

Reference values Modification

Test code: 3327

Effective update from 31/03/2021

PREVIOUS	NEW
Negative: Less than 0.9       Indeterminate: 0.9 - 1.1       Positive: Greather than 1.1             Its is recommended to repeat the test again 2 - 4 weeks later with a fresh sample. If results in the second test are       again in the grey zone the sample has to be considered NEGATIVE       * Source: PNT, Insert             Version of Test: 25	Negative: Less than 0.80       Indeterminate: 0.80 - 1.09       Positive: Greater or equal to 1.10                   * Source: PNT, Insert             Version of Test: 26

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CHIKUNGUNYA IgG ANTIBODIES, SERUM

Reference values Modification

Test code: 5410

Effective update from 31/03/2021

PREVIOUS	NEW
Negative: Less than 0.9       Indeterminate: 0.9 - 1.1       Positive: Greather than 1.1             Its is recommended to repeat the test again 2 - 4 weeks later with a fresh sample. If results in the second test are       again in the grey zone the sample has to be considered NEGATIVE       * Source: PNT, Insert             Version of Test: 15	Negative: Less than 0.80 Gray zone: 0.80 - 1.09           Positive: Greater or equal to 1.10            * Source: PNT, Insert                        Version of Test: 16

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CHIKUNGUNYA IgM ANTIBODIES, SERUM

Reference values Modification

Test code: 5411

Effective update from 31/03/2021

PREVIOUS	NEW
NEGATIVE : Index less than 0.90       GREY ZONE : Index 0.90 - 1.10       POSITIVE : Index greater than 1.10             Its is recommended to repeat the test again 2 - 4 weeks later with a fresh sample. If results in the second test are       again in the grey zone the sample has to be considered NEGATIVE       * Source: PNT, Insert             Version of Test: 19	Negative: Less than 0.80       Gray zone: 0.80 - 1.09       Positive: Greater or equal to 1.10                 * Source: PNT, Insert             Version of Test: 20

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HALOPERIDOL, SERUM

Sample (national), Method and Delivery Time Modification

Test code: 3219

Effective update from 29/03/2021

PREVIOUS	NEW
Refrigerated serum               Liquid Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry              Delivery term: 5 days                   Version of Test: 28	Frozen serum       Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass        Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)                     Delivery term: 6 days                   Version of Test: 29

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LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (LDL OXIDATION ) ANTIBODIES, SERUM

Units, Reference values Modification

Test code: 1168

Effective update from 26/03/2021

PREVIOUS	NEW
EU/mL                Negative: Less than 20 EU/mL       Indeterminate: 20 - 25 EU/mL       Positive: Greater than 25 EU/mL       * Source: PNT, Insert             Version of Test: 9	U/mL                    4000 - 12000 U/mL                   * Source: PNT, Insert        Version of Test: 10

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ANTIDEPRESSANTS, URINE - QUALITATIVE SCREENING

Method Modification

Test code: 1911

Effective update from 26/03/2021

PREVIOUS	NEW
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry             Version of Test: 7	High-performance liquid chromatography - UV detection            Version of Test: 8

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NOTICE: Restrictions March and April

 Dear valued colleagues and customers,

Please kindly note the following festivity restrictions at the central laboratory of Barcelona during Easter Holiday:

- Customer Service will offer service during normal hours, with the exception of April 2nd and 5th of April. Those two days, schedule will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Be informed of the following additional restrictions aimed at preserving the stability of samples during these days:

Test	Non-acceptance days (both inclusive)
Microbiota	From 29th March to 5th April
Prenatal Extended Panel Test	From 31st March to 5th April
Neobona Tests	From 2nd to 5th April
Melisa Test	Not accepted until further notice
Semen Samples	From 1st to 5th April
Telomeric Length Test	From 1st to 5th April
Catalase Test	From 1st to 5th April
Superoxide Dismutase Test	From 1st to 5th April
Cytotoxic Anti Paternal Antibodies Test	Not accepted until further notice
Autologous Serum Test	Not accepted until further notice

CYTOGENETIC STUDIES: KARYOTYPE, FISH

In these most committed days, we kindly ask you to bear in mind the following stability information:

TEST	TYPE	SAMPLE	CONSERVATION / STABILITY
FISH / KARYOTYPE	Prenatal	Chorionic villus	24-48h Room Temperature   3 days refrigerated
		Amniotic fluid
		Fetal blood
		Abortive tissue
	Postnatal	Peripheral blood  Skin biopsy	24-48h Room   Temperature   4 days refrigerated (3 days skin biopsy)
	Hematological	Peripheral blood	24-48h Room  Temperature
		Bone marrow
		Biopsy
		Aspirate

Regarding to tests not included in the table of specific restrictions:

- Normal activity on Thursday 1st April.

- 2nd, 3rd April: TAT will be maintained for those test that, due to their characteristics, require urgent processing. For those test that suffer a change in processing days, we will try to respect the maximum TAT. 

Tuesday 6th April , reception and processing of samples will be normalized.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We thank you for your understanding.

IgE SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR MULTIPLE fx12 (f5 f9 f35 f212 f225)

Erased test

Test code: 3349

Effective update from 25/03/2021


Discontinued test, for shortages and suspension of supply of the reagent by the manufacturer. 

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ARABINOSE TEST, URINE

Report modification

Test code: 3772

Effective update from 25/03/2021

PREVIOUS	NEW
Less than 50 mmol/mol creatinine             Version of Test: 3	See attached report.                        Version of Test: 4

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IgG/IgG4 SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR PITYROSPORUM ORBICULARE (m70)

Erased test

Test code: 6171, 6455

Effective update from 23/03/2021

Discontinued tests, for shortages and suspension of supply of the reagent by the manufacturer. 

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IgE SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR PITYROSPORUM ORBICULARE (m70)

Method Modification

Test code: 3013

Effective update from 23/03/2021

PREVIOUS	NEW
Immunocap	Chemiluminiscence

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ANTIDEPRESSANTS, URINE - QUALITATIVE SCREENING

Report Modification

Test code: 1911

Effective update from 24/03/2021

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NEW

This study includes the search for: duloxetine, mirtazapine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, imipramine, maprotiline, trimipramine, and trazodone.               Version of Test: 6

PDF report will be attached. See attached report. NOTE: Drugs/metabolites studied: Antidepressants: Nortriptyline, mirtazapine, amitriptyline, venlafaxine, trazodone, reboxetine, citalopram, fluvoxamine, duloxentine, maprotiptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline, trimipramine, clomipramine, doxepin, desipramine, imipramine. Antipsychotics: Olanzapine, Risperidone, Clozapine, Aripiprazole, Chlorprozamine, Quetiapine. Benzodiazepines: Nordiazepam, Diazepam, Alpha-hydroxy-Alprazolam, Oxazepam, Clonazepam, Zolpidem                      Version of Test: 7

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