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1ml, 2ml or 4ml EDTA sample
Cold haemagglutinin disease (CHAD) accounts for 16-32% of all cases of immune haemolysis. It occurs as an acute or chronic condition. The acute form is often secondary to lymphoproliferative disorders or Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.
This page covers some of the most important things that have been discussed with you during admission. The information on this page aims to help you through the first few weeks following diagnosis and also gives you advice and guidance to help you to make the safe transition from hospital to home.
How are phlebotomy (blood samples) services affected by industrial action?
This page gives you advice on how to care for your PEG feeding tube and the stoma site during and after the healing process.
Please help us to protect our patients and staff from highly contagious illnesses. Norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting), as well as COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory infections are easily spread
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This page provides information for patients who have a mallet finger injury.
The information on this page is to prepare you for when your plaster has been removed. Although you will be keen to resume normal activities there may be a few adjustments that you will need to make.
This page gives you information about MSSA (Meticillin-sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus) and its treatment.
The information in this page will help to answer some of the questions you may have about posterior vitreous detachment. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to the doctor or nurse caring for you.
This page provides information for patients who have been diagnosed with the condition cystinuria and advice on how to try to reduce the risks of developing future stones.
The Bronze level course provides an overview of quality improvement tools and methodologies.
Measurement of C-peptide levels is indicated for:
This test is only performed following discussion with the Consultant Haematologist.
You have been told you have a meibomian cyst (or chalazion) on your eyelid and referred to a special ‘cyst’ clinic for review and possible treatment. You may find it useful to read the information on this page as it will give you a better idea of what to expect when you attend your appointment.
Microbiology
Ascitic fluid cell count, microscopy and culture
60 mL wide-mouthed container