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samples will not be accepted.
Further tests or treatment may be needed.
When will the medication be delivered?
There may be pain, vaginal tenderness, dryness or vaginal discharge for some months. These complications may be temporary but can be permanent.
You can then be reassured that there is nothing seriously wrong. Other treatments or investigations can then be considered.
Where will the PD catheter insertion be carried out?
When you are in the Emergency Department, it may be necessary for medical photographs to be taken of your neck.
How will I be assessed?
The incision site will be covered with a dressing; this must be kept clean and dry while the stitches are in place.
What treatment will be used?
When they have positioned you correctly you will be asked to stay very still but you will be able to breathe normally.
You may also be given oxygen.
Be careful not to use language that could be read as discriminatory or stereotyping.
The electrodes will then be taken off and you will be able to get dressed.
When used for dosing purpose the sample should be 3-4 hours post last dose to determine peak levels.
False negatives. 5-HIAA may be within normal limits with non-metastatic carcinoid tumour.
How long will I be in hospital?
Your blood pressure will also be recorded.
It is not unusual for people to be anxious and it might be better to seek advice rather than worry.
Which operation will be performed?