The current laboratory protocols can be downloaded below, but note that printed documents will become out of date. Always check you are using the correct revision of the document as given in the table.
Patient Information leaflets for tests marked with this symbol can be downloaded from the BSUH public website - click here for information.
Glucagon Stimulation Test (LIC-BIO-DFTGLUC, revision 7, last updated 7/6/2022)
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Growth Hormone (GH) Response to an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (LIC-BIO-DFTGTTGH, revision 5, last updated 3/8/2022)
NOTE: Reformulation in April 2017 means Lucozade is no longer a suitable alternative to Polycal.
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Insulin Stress Test (LIC-BIO-DFTINS, revision 9, last updated 7/6/2022)
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Ischaemic Forearm Lactate & Ammonia Test (LIC-BIO-DFTLSCH, revision 6, last updated 5/7/2022)
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Lactose Tolerance Test (LIC-BIO-DFTLAC, revision 7, last updated 3/8/2022)
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Overnight Dexamethasone Suppression Test (LIC-BIO-DFTDEX, revision 6, last updated 7/6/2022)
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (LIC-BIO-DFTGTT, revision 7, last updated 7/6/2022)
NOTE: Reformulation in April 2017 means Lucozade is no longer a suitable alternative to Polycal.
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Pentagastrin Test (LIC-BIO-DFTPENT, revision 6, last reviewed 19/7/2022)
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Short Synacthen Test (LIC-BIO-DFTSHSYN, revision 6, last updated 7/6/2022)
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