| King's College Hospital |
The Clinical Biochemistry department is
CPA accredited and contains SAS laboratories for trace metals,
porphyria investigation, erythropoietin and for steroid profiling.
The erythropoietin assay service has been established for over
5 years and samples are received nationwide. The assay is a
two-site chemiluminescence immunoassay automated for use on
the Nichols Advantage® Speciality System. The assay is performed
weekly with a turnaround time of 7 – 10 days. Interpretation
of the results is given where adequate clinical information
is provided. Areas of special interest include haematological
and renal disorders.
The steroid profiling service grew out of research begun at
the Clinical Research Centre, Harrow over 25 years ago and has
been provided for the SAS and based at King's for the last 9
years. Close contact is maintained with neonatologists and paediatric
and adult endocrinologist colleagues. Current research activities
include many aspects of human steroid endocrinology and also
development of the rat as a model for human disorders affecting
steroid metabolism. |
| Director: |
Deputy Directors: Dr
Joanne Marsden, Dr
N Taylor |
Dept of Clinical Biochemistry,
King's College Hospital,
LONDON
SE5 9RS
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Tel:+44 (0)20
7737 4000
Fax:+44 (0)20 7737
7434
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