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If required a follow up Ferritin request will be needed.
2 - 3 days if the initial level was satisfactory and renal function is stable If renal function is unstable levels should be monitored daily For routine
However, if you would like to talk through your options, or require some support, please see the Health Care Professions Council website.
It will be easier if you choose a day when you will be at home for a complete 24 hour period. If you have to go out, do take your bottle with you.
A room is available on site, if required, for patients to use to produce a sample.
Please telephone the scan department if you know you will be late.
If this happens it should only last a short time and will settle.
to exercise your wrist/hand if advised to do so.
Please ask if you need further information.
Further investigation is only warrented if there are any atypical symptoms.
You should: contact the PD Team or Ward 7b if you begin to feel unwell or have any concerns. contact the PD Team at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital if any
Anti-D will be issued from the laboratory if required.
If you have any questions about the biopsy or if you need advice, please contact the Colposcopy Helpline.
We will not know if this is needed until the test itself.
If a rash develops within the next 72 hours, please let your hospital doctor or GP know (if you have been discharged from hospital).
If the area is painful, take your usual pain relief.
If you are a patient, relative or carer on a ward and would like additional support, please ask if a PALS Champion is available.
If you have any difficulties
What will happen if the test is positive?
