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Considered to be outside of the scope of our QI project.
These attacks may be unpleasant, but are not harmful.
Folic acid will also be prescribed, to be taken once a week.
You will be in hospital for 2 to 4 hours or more.
containers must be refrigerated.
For a sample to be treated as urgent the laboratory must be notified on Cheltenham 4219.
Any sample displaying these factors cannot be processed and will be rejected Sample Requirements Discuss the case with the Blood Bank Laboratory before
Will I also be seen by a dermatologist?
Will the test be uncomfortable?
You may be asked to return to the unit for review by a doctor.
There will also be Play Specialists around for any support that may be required.
Exceptions may be made for babies and renal patients. In other patients small samples will not be processed.
This will be for a dental and general oral check-up. An appointment will be sent to you in the post.
You may be given a follow-up appointment to be seen at the hospital or you may be asked to make an appointment to see your GP.
In some situations, it may be necessary for you to be examined and/or have specialist tests carried out.
You will be given a general anaesthetic so that you will be asleep throughout the procedure.
First your wrist or groin area will be cleaned with an antiseptic solution and you will be covered with a sterile drape.
You will then be asked to sit at the laser machine and anaesthetic drops will be put in the eye(s) to be treated.
X-rays images (pictures) may be used to guide the needle. The area to be injected will be cleaned with antiseptic.
Once they are comfortable, they will be allowed home.