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Antibiotic treatment may be needed.
Your child will be seen by will be dependant on the details of their referral.
This will not be painful.
After analysis, these samples will be retained for a further 24 hours at 15-30°C.
The panel can be ordered as an urgent request. Reference ranges Please refer to individual test web pages.
If this is shown to be the case on your staging scans, then the treatment which can be offered will be dependent on the extent of the metastases.
Directional signage will be in place.
You will also be fitted with some support stockings to be worn during your hospital stay.
If this happens, blood oxygen levels will be monitored and the sedation may have to be reversed and additional respiratory support might be needed.
Samples MUST be filled appropriately (there may be a frosted fill line - this is the minimum fill line).
there may be a long wait.
There will also be Play Specialists around for any support that may be required.
Can LP be cured?
Individual Immunoglobulin classes will not be measured Low levels can be seen in Immunodeficiency, primary or secondary to other causes (e.g. immunosuppressive
Exceptions may be made for babies and renal patients. In other patients small samples will not be processed.
The test can be ordered as an urgent request.
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.
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.