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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.
They will be able to use their own supply on the ward if this is available or reserve these for use on discharge.
If you are a patient, relative or carer on a ward and would like additional support, please ask if a PALS Champion is available.
Microbiology Notes Immunity to mumps can be assumed if the individual is known to have received two doses of vaccine.
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.
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
If you have any difficulties
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).
What will happen if the test is positive?
If you have not received the preparation or if you have any questions about it please telephone the Medication Advice Line.
If you are unable to attend your appointment, we would be grateful if you could contact us as soon as possible.
