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Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
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The quality of laboratory investigations can depend not only on the quality of the specimen, but also on the quality of the information which we receive with the specimen. Inadequate information may lead to sample rejection, inappropriate testing or a delay in testing whilst further information is sought.
The department is open 24 hours a day all year round and below is a summary of the type of work covered by the department.
The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.
To learn more about LDH visit Lab Tests Online
Our team of experts provide high quality, expert care for ill and premature babies at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
You have been advised to have a colonoscopy to help investigate the cause of your symptoms. It is important that you read this information before your appointment so that you have an understanding of this procedure and the preparation involved.
Leg ulceration is a common problem affecting about 1 to 2% of people in the United Kingdom. Venous leg ulcers can appear suddenly or as a result of an injury to the leg. They are defined as an ulcer if they do not heal within 2 weeks.
You have been advised to have a therapeutic gastroscopy which provides treatment carried out via an endoscope. A gastroscopy may also be referred to as an endoscopy or OGD (meaning an oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopy).
NHS Stroke services Gloucestershire
Department of Haematology
This page provides information for parents whose baby has been found to have a tongue-tie which may be causing feeding issues and could benefit from having a minor procedure called ‘frenulotomy’.
These tests are only performed by appointment following discussion with the Consultant Haematologist.
Catheter urine samples are only routinely processed in the following circumstances:
This page gives you information about transperineal biopsy of the prostate, including the nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives and what to expect.
