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Pathology Services

B27 (Ankylosing Spondylitis)

Phlebotomy Requirements

Sample going through COLCHESTER Blood Sciences - All community collected sample will be processed at Ipswich Hub

Collection

Hospital /Community

Sample container

2x 3.4 ml Red EDTA min Vol 6ml

Preservative

EDTA

Site

Referred -NHSBT RCI

Notes

Please advise clinical details

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