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This test is of limited value until 4 weeks after exposure and may take up to 12 weeks for detectable antibody to develop.
Pain in your chest or upper back Pain when you breathe in Severe shortness of breath Coughing up blood Light headedness
For further information on specimen labelling refer to the H&I 3E Platelet Immunology request form Turnaround time Up to 21 working days
soon as possible at ambient temperature If transport is delayed, store at fridge temperature Turnaround time Sent to the National Reference Laboratory Up
Dyspepsia Duodenal ulcer Treatment history Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Up
The wound will take up to 2 to 3 weeks to heal.
Aim Within 3 months to reduce the time to ECG by 20% and thus speed up STEMI diagnosis for patients presenting to Gloucester ED with chest pain.
We've set up a playlist of short films providing you and your partner with some information on your pregnancy, birth and the early days with your baby.
Follow up appointments
If your pain has improved greatly, you will not need a routine follow up appointment.
details Time of sample collection Storage/transport Transport immediately at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent to a Regional Reference Centre Up
X-ray: These are images (pictures) usually taken to show up bones and certain other tissues to diagnose problems.
Stitches These are usually dissolvable but may take up to 3 weeks to disappear.
Clear fluids can be drunk up to 2 hours before the time of your appointment.
Follow up
This can take up to 5 weeks. If a consultant follow up is needed you will receive an appointment letter in the post.
Follow up appointment
Both Gloucester and Cheltenham BIDs have already signed up to be the presenting partners for the trail in their respective areas.
Relevant clinical details Date of onset Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Up
Turnaround Time Please allow up to 8 days turnaround. Samples yielding positive results are sent to a reference laboratory for confirmation.