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This feature is crucial in helping patients manage their symptoms effectively and know when it’s important to contact healthcare professionals for assistance
Notes The preferred diagnostic method for acute sore throat is a bacterial throat swab for culture and sensitivity This screen may be of value in culture
This infection is rare in the United Kingdom The test is only performed after discussion with a Consultant Microbiologist Sample requirements Serum - paired
Department of Immunology Notes Myositis specific antibodies can be found in myositis-spectrum disorders, like dermatomyositis / polymyositis, necrotising
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There is a variance in the recording of this in departments across our Trust.
Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust You can refer yourself to physiotherapy at one of the community hospitals in
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Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies are tested to exclude Chlamydia as a cause of female sub-fertility Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies may be of value in
Chemical Pathology Notes The main indication for cobalt and chromium levels is in assessing wear of metal-on-metal hip replacements.
Going home When you arrive on the ward, your nurse will tell you how long we expect your stay in the hospital to be.
Urine samples sent in red capped 30 mL sterile universal containers are also accepted
If in doubt seek advice before prescribing.
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There are rooms called bays which have 4 or 5 beds in them. There are also 5 single rooms.
If unsure about sample requirements, or if a hot box is required for sample transport, please contact the Immunology laboratory This test is useful in
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required, but a larger volume is desirable if possible Samples must be decanted into a 30mL sterile universal container The laboratory cannot accept samples in
Department of Haematology Notes The number of immature red cells in the peripheral blood reflects the amount of erythropoietic activity Test performed
Pseudomonas aeruginosa are NPA/throat swab and groin swab Samples for Pseudomonas aeruginosa screening are normally repeated every week for patients in