NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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Miscellaneous Tests

The Department also offers a range of specialised tests which do not fit into any of the other main categories. This includes:-

• A range of tests for assessing gastrointestinal function, including investigation of laxative-induced diarrhoea.
• Detection of Helicobacter Pylori infection by serology or by the ¹³C-urea breath test.
• Measurement of cholinesterase for investigation of suxamethonium sensitivity and occupational exposure to organophosphates.
• Assay of intracellular and vascular adhesion molecules, interleukin-6 and interleukin-10 for assessment of vascular disease and diabetes.

Isobel Cameron loading breath samples for measurement of ¹³C by mass spectrometry