Date of Change
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Change Type
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Page Changed
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Change Description
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26.09.24
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Update
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Histology Turnaround Times
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Change in Urgent Surgical specimen from 80% complete by day 7 to 70% complete by week 1
Change in routine surgical specimen from 80% by day 14 to 80% by week 3
Removal of reference to Non Biopsy cancer resections
Removal of reference to Non Biopsy -other
Direct Immunofluorescence of Skin changed from 80% by day 10 to 80% by week 2
Non-Gynae Cytology FNA changed from 80% by day 7 to 80% by week 2
Non-Gynae Cytology Exfolative changed from 80% by day 10 to 80% by week 1
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26.09.24
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Movement of Text
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Homepage
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Moved from Confidentiality to Feedback section "Complaints Consumer Affairs and the National Advocacy Unit, Quality and Patient Safety Directorate have responsibility for developing and implementing best practice models of customer care within the HSE and promotes service user involvement across the organisation through the concept of 'Your Service Your Say'. For more information see https://www2.hse.ie/complaints-feedback/"
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02.09.24
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New addition
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C Test
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Addition of Cystatin C, CrossLaps/CTX-1(Serum) and CrossLaps/CTX-1 (Urine)
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02.09.24
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New addition
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O Test
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Addition of Osteocalcin
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02.09.24
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New addition
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P Test
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Addition of P1NP/ Procollagen 1 N-terminal peptide
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16.04.2024
15.04.2024
15.04.2024
12.04.24
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New addition
New addition
Update
New Addition
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Micro Index of spec containers
G tests
Q-tests
B - Test
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Added new swab type- index R
Addition of Group B Streptococcus molecular test
Updated quantiferon from referred test to in house with updates to turnaround times
Addition of Blood Gas Analysis
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12.04.24
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New Addition
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H- Test
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Addition of Point of care Haemoglobin
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12.04.24
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New Addition
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P-Test
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Addition of POCT PCR test for Covid 19, Flu A and Flu B
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12.04.24
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New Addition
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U-Test
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Addition of Point of Care Urinalysis, Urinary Pregnancy Test, Urinary Toxicology
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12.04.24
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New Addition
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G-Test
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Addition of Point of Care Glucose
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12.04.24
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New Addition
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K-Test
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Addition of Point of Care K-Test
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12.04.24
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New Addition
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C Test
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Addition of Point of Care Coagulation
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02.04.24
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Removal
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F- Test
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Removal of Fluid pH (Pleural Fluid)
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02.04.24
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Removal
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M- Test
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Removal of Methhaemoglobin
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22.03.24
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Update
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C-Test
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Removal of Plasma as specimen type and Green as container colour
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02.02.24
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Update
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D- Test
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Phone Limit changed from mmol/L to nmol/L
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26.01.24
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Update
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S- Test
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Sodium - Phone Alert changed from 150 to 160mmol/L
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26.01.24
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Update
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G - Test
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Glucose - Phone Alert changed from 50 to 25mmol/L
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26.01.24
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Update
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C - Test
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CPK - Phone Alert changed from 500 to 1000U/L
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26.01.24
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Update
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P -Test
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Phenytoin - Phone Alert changed from 50 to 25ug/ml
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26.01.24
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Update
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L- Test
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Lithium- Specimen Container and Specimen Requirements made Bold
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22.01.24
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Update
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T-Test
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Phone limit changed from 45 to 25
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17.01.24
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Update |
C Tests |
Removal of dietary restrictions for Catecholamines (Plasma, Urine and Plasma Methoxylated Derivatives) |
18.12.23 |
Update |
T Tests |
Addition of SENT SEPARATE EDTA sample & form for referral and Please ALSO request FBC to arrange TMPT referral to TPMT |
21.11.23 |
Update |
A Tests |
Addition of - Send separate request form and sample for referral. to Aldosterone, Androstenedione, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Anti-thyroglobulin antibodies and Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies. Addition of Abbreviations to titles of Anti-thyroglobulin antibodies and Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies |
21.11.2023 |
Update |
B Tests |
Addition of - Send separate request form and sample for referral. to Bile Acids |
21.11.23 |
Update |
C Tests |
Addition of - Send separate request form and sample for referral. to CCP /ANTI-CCP |
21.11.23 |
Update |
D Tests |
Addition of - Send separate request form and sample for referral. to DHEA and DHEAS |
21.11.23 |
Update |
E Test |
Turnaround Time update for Erythropoietin |
21.11.23 |
Update |
I Test |
Addition of - Send separate request form and sample for referral. to IGF Binding Protein 3 and IGF1 (Insulin Like Growth Factor 1) Update to Immunophenotyping (lymphocyte) turnaround time |
21.11.23 |
Update |
P Test |
Addition of - Send separate request form and sample for referral. to Procollagen peptide (Type 111) |
21.11.2023 |
Update |
S Test |
Addition of - Send separate request form and sample for referral. to Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) |
03.10.2023 |
Update |
T Tests |
Sample Type for Targocid/Teicoplanin Sample |
04.10.2023 |
Update |
A Tests |
Sample Type for Albumin, ALT, ALP |
04.10.2023 |
Update |
P Tests |
Sample Type for Protein |
01.09.2023 |
Update |
Histology |
Update name of Quality officer |
01.09.2023 |
Update |
D Tests |
Update details on Digoxin Testing |
01.09.2023 |
Update |
T Tests |
Update details on Tacrolimus testing |
01.09.2023 |
Update |
C Tests |
Update details on Cyclosporin testing |
01.09.2023 |
Update |
A Tests |
Update details on ANCA testing |
02.08.2023 |
Update |
P Tests |
Updated details for PTH regarding specimen type |
02.08.2023 |
Update |
A Tests |
Updated details for Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibodies |
13.07.2023 |
Update |
F Tests |
Fetal RhD Screen test turnaround updated |
13.07.2023 |
Update |
bloodtransfusion |
Consultant responsible for transfusion updated |
12.06.2023 |
Update |
F Tests |
Fetal RhD Screen test added. |
12.06.2023 |
Update |
antenatalscreening |
Hyperlink to BSH guideline updated. |
12.06.2023 |
Update |
Transfusion |
Minor changes to page. Name of Quality officer updated. Additional HV officer added. Hyperlinks updated. |
19.04.2023 |
Update |
C tests |
Changes to specimen requirement for C.difficile to include that sample should be tested within 3 days of collection |
18.04.2023 |
Update |
B Tests |
Minor changes made to layout and Bicarbonate Test alert limits |
18.04.2023 |
Update |
P Tests |
Minor changes made to layout and details for Phosphorus test |
12.04.2023 |
Update |
Haematology |
Page updated with changes regarding updated contact details for Quality officer and other minor layout and content changes. |
13.03.2023 |
Update |
Complex Reference Ranges |
Reference ranges for FSH, LH, OESD, PROG updated at the request of Biochemistry Department. |
08.02.2023 |
Update |
U tests |
Urinary antigen testing- updated other details to include what details are needed for Legionella urinary antigen testing to be performed |
08.02.2023 |
Update |
W Tests |
Wounds-deep seated updated to include prosthetic devices and incubation information for these devices |
08.02.2023 |
Update |
F Tests |
Faecal occult blood- updated specimen type and other details regarding pre-analytic requirements |
31.01.2023 |
Update |
H Tests |
Updated turnaround time for HLAB27 from 14 to 17 days |
12.12.2022 |
Update |
Laboratory Services Homepage |
Updated contact details for key personnel |
19.08.2022 |
Update |
S Tests |
Updated details for Serotonin |
19.08.2022 |
Update |
H Tests |
Updated details for 5HIAA |
19.08.2022 |
Update |
T Tests |
Updated details for Triglycerides under "other" to reference details from national laboratory handbook and hyperlink to same |
19.08.2022 |
Update |
H Tests |
Updated details for HDL Chol. under "other" to reference details from national laboratory handbook and hyperlink to same |
19.08.2022 |
Update |
C Tests |
Updated details for Cholesterol under "other" to reference details from national laboratory handbook and hyperlink to same |
19.08.2022 |
Update |
B Tests |
Added in statement to BNP test regarding FAQ document and added hyperlink to same |
19.08.2022 |
Update |
S Tests |
Replaced the word "fertility" to the more correct term "infertility" |
27.04.2022 |
Update |
haematology |
Content changes and new hyperlinks to documents updated. |
26.04.2022 |
Update |
bloodtransfusion |
Minor layout and content changes |
26.04.2022 |
Update |
msbos |
New MSBOS implemented 2022. Page updated to reflect this |
26.04.2022 |
Update |
Specialised-blood-products |
Updated page to reflect updated and current guidelines. |
26.04.2022 |
Update |
transport |
Minor changes to reflect updates to general transport requirements |
26.04.2022 |
Update |
microtransport |
Minor changes to reflect updates to general transport requirements |
25.04.2022 |
Update |
transport |
Minor changes to reflect updates to general transport requirements |
13.04.2022 |
Update |
H tests |
Test details for Hepatitis B markers updated. Specimen requirements for Helicobacter pylori updated. Specimen type/container and phone alert limits updated for Herpes Simplex Virus. Specimen type/container and phone alert limits updated for Hepatitis C viral load PCR. Include test details for Hepatitis E. |
13.04.2022 |
Update |
L Tests |
Test details for Lyme updated |
13.04.2022 |
Update |
I Tests |
Specimen type/container/requirements, turnaround time and phone limit updated for Influenza A and B. |
13.04.2022 |
Update |
C Tests |
Phone alert limits and preanalytical stability updated for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR, phone alert limits updated for CMV Serology. |
13.04.2022 |
Update |
E Tests |
Include test details for eye infections (viral). Include test details for Epstein Barr Virus PCR. Include test details for Enterovirus PCR. |
13.04.2022 |
Update |
B Tests |
Include test details for BK Polyomavirus Virus and Beta-D-Glutan. |
13.04.2022 |
Update |
V Tests |
Include test details for Voriconazole. |
07.03.2022 |
Update |
T Tests |
Test Details for Toxicology (Urine) updated |
01.02.2022 |
Update |
Laboratory Services Homepage |
Accreditation statement updated re. histology department. |
24.01.2022 |
Update |
P-Tests |
Updated Potassium phone alert limits and other minor layout changes |
07.12.2021 |
Update |
laboratory-services |
Alert notification updated to reflect restoration of laboratory system. |
07.12.2021 |
Update |
laboratory services |
Alert notification added to home page to alert users to laboratory system outage. |
23.11.2021 |
Update |
K-tests |
Added hyperlink to Keppra/Levetiracetam Test and other minor layout changes. |
23.11.2021 |
Update |
L-tests |
Added details for two new tests Levetiracetam (Keppra) and Lamotrigine (Lamictal). Other minor layout changes also made to page as required for clarity. |
16.11.2021 |
Update |
haemovigilance |
Contact details removed from this page and hyper-linked back to master list of contact details on main Blood Transfusion Page. Some other minor content and layout changes also made. |
16.11.2021 |
Update |
bloodtransfusion |
Contact Details for Transfusion laboratory (Haemovigilance Staff) updated; details for 2nd HVO deleted, name and contact details for Consultant Haematologist Updated. |
03.11.2021 |
Update |
A-Tests |
Details of "Alcohol" test updated to reflect updated specimen type and requirements. |
19.10.2021 |
Update |
A-Tests |
Hyperlinks updated to reflect changes made on 15.10.21 and other minor layout changes |
15.10.2021 |
Update |
A-Tests |
Test name "Anti-Paediatric Type 1 Diabetes" updated to “Antibodies of Mature Onset Diabetes in the Young (MODY)” |
28.09.2021 |
Added |
News |
Page created and user survey 2020 information added |
28.09.2021 |
Update |
Laboratory-Services |
Page title updated to include link to News page and other minor text/layout changes |
21.09.2021 |
Update |
Laboratory-Services |
Page title updated and other minor text/layout changes |
21.09.2021 |
Added |
changelog |
This page created |