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If you have any problems, please contact your GP.
If you are concerned about your eye contact Eye Casualty.
Infection If an infection makes you very unwell, it can cause a miscarriage but it is not clear if it causes recurrent miscarriage.
If you are unwell, Stop!
Contact us promptly if you notice
Please telephone the scan department if you know you will be late.
What if I wear contact lenses?
Please tell the nurse practitioner or doctor if you have had problems with any previous surgery, anaesthetic or if you have any allergies – this is very
If transport is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at room temperature. Turnaround time 1 - 3 days
Please note: galactose-1-phosphate uridylrtansferase is invalid as a screen for galactosaemia if the patient has received transfused erythrocytes.
If you answer yes to any of the questions above or if you have any other concerns, please contact the 24 hour Acute Haematology Oncology Unit (AHOU) Helpline
If you are an inpatient, the ward nurses will look after your line.
If eye irritation persists, seek medical advice from your GP or NHS 111. If the Octenisan® wash is swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
If you have cellulitis
Avoid wearing a sling if you have a known neck or back complaint.
If you’re worried about a health condition getting worse, talk to us.
If you are insured, we advise that you check their fee structure with your insurers, to see if their fees are full covered.
This will enable you to contact them if you have any concerns or if you no longer wish to use this service.
They will be able to use their own supply on the ward if this is available or reserve these for use on discharge.
Microbiology Notes Immunity to mumps can be assumed if the individual is known to have received two doses of vaccine.
