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Cheltenham Surgeries are served by a four weekly ordering system. It is important that the order sheet (a new one is enclosed with each order indicating the next delivery date) is returned to Pathology Stores at least one week before the delivery is due. This helps ensure stores holds adequate supplies for all orders.
Do you want to do more to help make a difference at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals? Opportunities are now available to become a governor.
Non- Gynae Cytopathology
Carbapenamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) screen
For adults, 5 ml of blood taken into a narrow gold top tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit)
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Maternity services at Gloucestershire Hospitals have been rated very positively among the 121 acute NHS trusts that took part in the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) 2022 National Maternity Survey.
Vitamin D, Vitamin, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol, 25OHD, 25(OH)D
This page will help to answer some of the commonly asked questions for patients who are being screened for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
You have been referred to the Nuclear Medicine Department for radium-223 therapy. This is a type of intravenous radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer that has spread to your bones. Radium-223 is an effective treatment for the relief of bone pain. Studies have shown that there might also be an increase in life expectancy. The information on this page describes the treatment, possible side-effects and the radiation protection advice that you will need to follow throughout the course of your treatment. If you have any questions, please contact the Nuclear Medicine Department. The contact details are at the end of this page.
Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) cell count, microscopy & culture
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.
Our team of experts provide high quality, expert care for ill and premature babies at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
You have been diagnosed with endometriosis. This page gives you information about endometriosis and its treatment.
At the NHS, we want our patients to have the best experience possible and having continuous patient feedback is crucial in helping us deliver what patients want and need.
Helping to provide faster diagnosis, more effective treatment and reduced waiting times
Your support has raised over £3.3million to fund the latest state-of-the-art imaging equipment to help over 40,000 patients every single year