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Do not expect too much of yourself and remember that it is a gradual process. Pace yourself and save your energy for things you want or have to do.
Do I need to take any time off work?
Keep the sample warm (body temperature) by carrying it upright in an inside pocket, but do not let become too hot.
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Sample requirements 30mL sterile Universal Please do not use any other type of container as they will not fit our centrifuges Required information Underlying
Sample requirements For children, 5 ml of urine taken into a white top Universal Storage/transport Do not store, send immediately to the laboratory at
ml of blood taken into a trace element tube: For children and neonates, a minimum of 1 ml taken into a Teklab trace element tube: Storage/transport Do
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Do not follow the instruction to prime the tubing.
Do not apply moisturiser immediately before treatment.
Normally, you do not see the person who carried out the procedure before going home.
How much fluid do I need to drink?
Is there anything I can do to prepare? Please bring all you regular medicines with you.
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If you do not turn up for your appointment you will not automatically be offered another appointment.
What to do if you have a nosebleed?
Sometimes we may need to wake patients to do these checks. In addition, we will also ask at least daily if patients are feeling better or worse.
Next steps Do another PDSA cycle, trialling a print-out laminated reminder on all computers to do the ABCDE assessment.
It is important that you remain mobile during the next few days but do not do any strenuous exercise for a couple of weeks.
