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Service Description
The Biochemistry Department is part of the Regional Department of Laboratory Medicine at University Hospital Waterford. The Department undertakes the analysis of clinical samples (e.g. Blood, Urine, CSF and other bodily fluids) for the measurement of various chemical compounds that are useful in the diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis of a wide range of diseases. Over 1 million patient samples (accounting for over 9 million tests) are processed annually for the hospital, other health care institutions and general practitioners. Dr Colleen Flannery, Consultant Chemical Pathologist is responsible for authorising the release of reports.
Contact Details
- General Enquires (e.g. Test Results) , 051-842475 (09.30hrs-16.30hrs)
- Ursula Timmins, Chief Medical Scientist, 051-842168 or Ext:2168
- Bhailirí Ní Bhruic (A/Quality Officer), 051-842735 or Ext:2735
- Dr. Colleen Flannery, Consultant Chemical Pathologist, 051-847583 or Ext:7583
Specimen labelling and completion of request forms
For accurate identification of specimens it is essential that all samples be labelled properly and that request forms are filled out clearly and accurately referring to Completing the request form and labelling the specimen.
In the interest of patient safety, samples that do not meet these minimum sample identification requirements cannot be accepted for analysis.
Services Provided
- Routine biochemistry analysis
- Hormone measurement
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Tumour marker measurement
- Protein electrophoresis
- Sweat testing
- Miscellaneous testing (osmolality, lithium):
Biochemistry "On-Call" Service
The following tests are available on call in the Biochemistry Laboratory:
| Glucose |
Urea |
Sodium |
Potassium |
| Chloride |
Carbon Dioxide |
Creatinine |
EGFR |
| CPK- Cardiac |
Total/Direct Bilirubin |
Troponin-T |
NT-BNP |
| Magnesium |
Phosphorus |
LFT's- ALT, BILI, ALP, TP, ALB, GGT |
CRP |
| BHCG |
AST |
Calcium/Corrected Calcium |
Iron |
| Uric Acid |
Amylase |
Salicylate |
Paracetemol |
| Total Protein |
Aminoglycosides |
Albumin |
CSF (Protein and Glucose) |
| LDH |
Lithium |
Digoxin |
Theophylline |
| Methotrexate |
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Tests available by phoned request
- Ammonia (paediatrics only)
- Fluids
- Cortisol
- Osmolality
Emergency Tests Available by Special Request
TSH and FT4 testing requires consultant approval from the requesting team.
Test Library (search by Test name)
Please Note
All tests for routine biochemistry and endocrinology should be written on one request form. Generally 1 clotted specimen is sufficient for all routine Biochemistry and Endocrinology tests.
