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Your child will be seen by will be dependant on the details of their referral.
This means that you will be allowed to go home later the same day. You will usually be told in advance if you need to stay overnight.
Microbiology New positive hospital cases will be notified by the Infection Control team The following sites can be screened:groin and axilla urine nose
Serum antibodies are not usually detectable until 6 - 12 weeks after infection Asymptomatic patients should be re-tested 3 months post exposure.
Using the dilators may be uncomfortable but should not be painful and there may be occasional spotting at first.
First your wrist or groin area will be cleaned with an antiseptic solution and you will be covered with a sterile drape.
You will also be fitted with some support stockings to be worn during your hospital stay.
You will then be asked to sit at the laser machine and anaesthetic drops will be put in the eye(s) to be treated.
Receipts must be enclosed with any claim you make.
Your blood pressure will also be recorded.
They may also be triggered by specific actions such as coughing or passing urine.
Samples MUST be filled appropriately (there may be a frosted fill line - this is the minimum fill line).
Can LP be cured?
The test can be ordered as an urgent request.
, which needs to be completed.
You may be asked if your bone marrow sample can be used for research.
Your call will be returned within 48 hours.
If the child will be staying in hospital overnight, let them know if you will be able to stay too.
What can be treated?
An ECG will be performed.