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News Release from: Pharmacia | Subject: Putting results into practice
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 04 November 2002
Allergy information source for GPs and
nurses
Comprehensive information pack aims to help GPs and practice nurses keep apace with the opportunities available to them for accurate diagnosis to support patient management
The UK already has the highest prevalence of allergy in the world and, with figures still increasing, allergy specialist clinics throughout the UK are finding it hard to cope The National Allergy Strategy Group has made several recommendations, including improvements in education for GPs
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 6 Nov 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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With this in mind, Pharmacia Diagnostics is launching a comprehensive information pack entitled 'Putting results into practice' at the NAPC annual conference and exhibition in Manchester.
The pack aims to help GPs and practice nurses keep apace with the opportunities available to them for accurate diagnosis to support patient management.
It includes information on all aspects of allergy, from requesting blood tests to interpreting results.
General manager of Pharmacia Diagnostics, Robin Turner, said: "Pharmacia Diagnostics provides over 450 specific allergen tests to support diagnosis, and 75% of allergy testing worldwide is performed on our instruments.
Through initiatives like 'Putting results into practice', we aim to encourage greater understanding of comprehensive allergy testing and diagnosis in primary care." For your free quick reference guide to allergy diagnosis, or for more information about the 'Putting results into practice' pack, please contact Pharmacia on the links provided above.
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