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If in doubt please consult your diabetes or maternity team.
If your eyes are red or sore you should remove your lenses immediately. If the discomfort persists you should contact the Eye Casualty for advice.
Your doctor has asked you to have a 5HIAA urine test to measure certain hormones which your body produces if you have a neuroendocrine tumour (NET).
Call 999 if you have any of the following symptoms of SEPSIS
Please let us know if there is anything that needs to be locked away.
This will enable you to contact them if you have any concerns or if you no longer wish to use this service.
If these instructions are not followed, we may not be able to go ahead with the examination.
What if I am poorly on the day of my appointment?
If you are pregnant and need to get in contact with us please see our maternity contact details.
This is common if there is insufficient maternal milk supply or if parents wish to stop expressing.
If the reliever is needed more frequently, give the dose then you must seek medical advice. Contact your GP or NHS 111 if your GP’s surgery is closed.
If you have any questions about the cervical screening test or if you need advice, please contact the Colposcopy Helpline.
If serum B12 low resume 3 monthly B12 replacement. If serum B12 normal, monitor blood count and B12 annually.
If the skin is red, sore and itchy, apply an anti-fungal* cream or powder.
If unavoidable, samples can be refrigerated overnight.
If your tummy is not empty, you could choke. If your tummy is not empty, the doctor might not be able to see it clearly with the camera.
What do I do if my transport hasn’t turned up?
Your test may be delayed if you do not take advice.
If you notice any of these signs, please contact your GP for advice.