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Laboratory Medicine

General Information / Clinical Biochemistry Out of Hours Test Repertoire

The following tests are available out of hours:

U and E, Bicarbonate, Glucose, Liver Function Tests, Bone Profile, CK, Amylase, Troponin, CSF Glucose, CSF protein, Paediatric Bilirubin, CRP, Urate, Theophylline, Digoxin, Salicylate and Paracetamol.

Requests for other analytes should be discussed with the Duty Biochemist (01904 726366) or on call- consultant (via the hospital switchboard).

Xanthochromia screening for suspected SAH is available as 24/7 service in the York laboratory - for urgent requests outside of core hours (9am to 5pm, Monday-Friday) from Scarborough wards please contact Scarborough biochemistry laboratory to ensure prompt transport to York.

Web Page 11 last updated: 25th November 2021

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Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.