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HbS solubility studies are not suitable for use on cord samples or patients under 6 months old.
For more information or if you would like to book an appointment, please contact the antenatal screening co-ordinators on 0300 422 2415 or 0300 422 6106
This may mean that your child might need to miss a dose of medicine, stop or change treatment or just have the blood test repeated.
You must not eat or drink anything after midnight; this includes not chewing gum or sucking sweets.
In fact there are around six million carers in the UK who provide unpaid care and support to ill, frail or disabled friends or family members.
One is simple or “sugary” carbohydrates and the other is complex or “starchy” carbohydrates.
Returning to work or school
Can I eat or drink before surgery?
(No patient preparation or special handling required) Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample
Or you may be very certain of your decision already.
(white flour or corn flour to thicken) White bread or rolls (no seedy bread) Potatoes – boiled or mashed (no skins) Pasta/noodles White rice Butter/margarine
If you suddenly develop any wheezing, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face or tongue, rash, vomiting or feeling very unwell seek urgent medical
tube or a plain universal container sent immediately to the laboratory.
report these results Search Pathology Tests and Investigations for alternative investigations for each virus including tests for diagnosis of current or
For adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold top gel tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit) or, if pseudohyperkalaemia is suspected e.g. due to increased platelet
If you are scheduled for a planned hospital stay and develop diarrhoea or vomiting beforehand, please contact the relevant ward or department for advice
Following the assessment, your treatment will be authorised to continue, or it may need to be altered or postponed.
However, people who live or work in the county or are affected by the work of the Trust (including members of the Trust who live outside of the County)
If you cannot hear or feel the blood flow, or it seems weaker, please contact Ward 7b or your specialist nurse for advice.
Non-specialist or Specialist
