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This test is the best way to diagnose acute Legionella infection It should be performed as early as possible after diagnosis of pneumonia Legionnaires'
If it is difficult to open your bowels or your stool is hard, you may be constipated.
NHSBT may decline to test inadequately labelled samples. Turnaround time 7 working days
Therefore, all positive results will need to be confirmed by a repeat sample and culture where possible.
Purpose This test is offered to Rh D Negative pregnant women 11+2 – 24 weeks gestation, but usually at 16 weeks gestation.
A label is preferable but must be initialled to designate that it has been checked.
If your wound re-opens, please return to the department or make an appointment to see the practice nurse at your GP’s surgery.
Turnaround times Samples are sent to a referral laboratory for analysis to with results expected back within 4 weeks.
This test is of limited value until 4 weeks after exposure and may take up to 12 weeks for detectable antibody to develop.
He is one of 6 consultants that contribute to the 24/7 heart attack service in our county.
the National Reference Laboratory Up to 14 days
test a previously submitted ante-natal sample - please contact the laboratory to check If the patient is found to be non-immune on initial testing, a
are positive All patients over 50 yrs who present with new symptoms of dyspepsia should be referred for endoscopy - antibody results should not be used to
Send as soon as possible (within 24 hours) to the laboratory either via GP or direct to the laboratory.
the National Reference Centre Up to 3 weeks
Dr Tangye offers therapeutic work to support older people in adapting to and coping with the psychological and neuropsychological changes that health conditions
For a sample to be treated as urgent the laboratory must be notified on Cheltenham 4219.
MDU moved to Oakley Ward, Centre Block, Cheltenham General in December 2024
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An equipment failure led to flooding in a plant room at Cheltenham General Hospital in the early hours of 15 May.
