| University Hospital of Wales |
| The Supra Regional Assay Service (SAS) is part
of the Endocrine Section in the Department of Medical Biochemistry
at the University Hospital of Wales and was formed by an amalgamation
of the SAS polypeptide hormone laboratory and the SAS steroid
laboratory (Tenovus) in 1996. There are strong links with the
Cardiff University School of Medicine with regular review of
cases, service development and research. The designated SAS
Services are: thyroglobulin
(comprising measurement of thyroglobulin, thyroglobulin antibodies
and recovery of added thyroglobulin), insulin
and c-peptide, 25(OH)
vitamin D, and 17(OH)
progesterone in serum, blood spot and salivary specimens.
Recent additions to the laboratories SAS repertoire include
a specialist service for the molecular investigation of hyperthyroidism
comprising TSH-R
antibodies (TRAb) and TSH-R sequencing. The SAS diagnostic
service includes an advisory function performed and co-ordinated
by the director, supported by Clinical Associates who are expert
endocrinologists. In addition to the SAS Service we provide
a comprehensive endocrine service at a local and regional level.
The laboratory services are CPA accredited and there is a full
programme of quality assurance. |
Director:
Dr Carol Evans
Tel: 029 20 748367 |
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Dept of Medical Biochemistry,
University Hospital of Wales,
Heath Park,
CARDIFF
CF14 4XW
Fax: 029 20 748383
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