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Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes your blood sugar level to become too high.
Turnaround times Samples are sent to a referral laboratory for analysis with results expected back within 2 weeks.
Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory on day of sample collection.
the best possible care to our patients.
If you need any help or if your labour is not progressing as it should, your midwife will arrange for you to be transferred to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Our annual equality report has been written to demonstrate compliance with the Equality Act 2010, specifically the Public Sector Equality Duty contained
the opportunity to light a candle.
Certain habits, such as nail biting or constant exposure to moist environments, can also cause this type of infection.
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.
Turnaround time Microscopy results on day of receipt Culture results up to 6 days
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.
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.
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This event gave each team the opportunity to share their work, learning and for the Trust to recognise and celebrate their achievements.
For a sample to be treated as urgent the laboratory must be notified on Cheltenham 4219.
