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Is the test being used for baseline levels prior to treatment or for follow-up?

If the coagulation screen is abnormal, or there is a strong history of abnormal bleeding episodes despite a normal coagulation screen, the laboratory or

If you have any worries or concerns about anything, however big or small, please speak to a member of the team.

Radiology investigations, such as MRI or CT scans, can be on either site.

No photography or videos are allowed during the scan.

Avoid wearing a sling if you have a known neck or back complaint.

You should bring your medication or an up to date list of anything you take with you.

To make an ice pack you will need: a plastic bag (without any holes) crushed or cubed ice a small towel, tea towel or cloth Place the ice into the plastic

A PEG tube can be used for short term or long-term use.

Please note that laboratory staff are not permitted to discuss specific tests or results with patients; you are advised to contact your GP or consultant

Access TOXBASE and/or contact the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) on Tel. 0844 892 0111.

Sometimes we may need to take a blood sample or perform other tests before your procedure or surgery.

When your baby is born your midwife or nurse, with your permission, can contact the hospital chaplain or your own religious leader.

A small amount of local anaesthetic, with or without steroids is injected into one or more of the costochondral, joints.

You or your carer will be shown, by a registered nurse, how to injection the heparin into your tummy or outer thigh.

Clicking, grating or snapping sounds are sometimes heard or felt with movements of the thumb and wrist.

support you have been given, or referred to.

If you agree to have the injection, you will be asked to sit or lie down on a couch or chair.

If you have questions or queries about becoming a governor, contact us by emailing ghn-tr.governors@nhs.net or calling 0800 019 3303.

You will receive your test results from your hospital consultant or GP, by letter or during a clinic appointment.