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Call the Acute Haematology Oncology Unit (AHOU) if you are experiencing:
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.
We will not know if this is needed until the test itself.
If you are having a scan, please arrive at your scan appointment time.
This will enable you to contact them if you have any concerns or if you no longer wish to use this service.
What to do if you are having problems
If this becomes heavy, has a bad smell or if you are concerned, please contact your GP.
Positive samples taken beyond 10 days may indicate developing chicken pox infection or existing immunity If urgent testing is required, please contact
If you have ENTONOX® only, you will not need a responsible adult to stay with you for 24 hours.
However, new medication should be stopped if there is no clear benefit or if there are significant side effects.
How you can help If you are feeling unwell with COVID-19, flu-like symptoms or diarrhoea or vomiting:
If you are repeatedly losing your hearing aid, please make an appointment so we can check if there is anything we can do to prevent you from losing it.
What will happen if the test is positive?
The nurse will also ask if you have any allergies or if you have had any reactions to medicines or foods.
