Is a UIHC G2d16 consent form required for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing when a staff member is exposed?
Please refer to the Appendix – Bloodborne Pathogens. Question: How do I request that a Free Thyroxine (Free T-4) be completed only if the Thyroid Stimulatine Hormone is out of range? Answer: By ordering a Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Reflexive, if the TSH is outside the adult reference range, a Free T4 is automatically analyzed at an additional charge to the patient. Question: How do I order an LDL? Answer: A Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol is automatically calculated when a plasma Cholesterol, Triglyceride and HDL Cholesterol are ordered together on the same specimen. The LDL Calculation cannot be done if the Triglyceride value is greater than 400 mg/dL. If the Triglyceride value is greater than 400 mg/dL, a Low Density Cholesterol (LDL), Measured should be ordered. LDL, Measured requires a fasting sample. Non-fasting sample can be used, but they are slightly lower than fasting results. Correlation between calculated LDL and measured LDL is very good. Measured can be used fo
