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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.
How much fluid do I need to drink?
This is very important as your procedure may be delayed if you do not get advice.
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
The Journey to Parenthood care plan will help you to do this.
DO NOT PLACE THE SPECIMEN INTO FORMALIN
**DO NOT SEND CSF SAMPLES VIA THE AIR TUBE.
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Important health advice: Do not visit hospitals if you have had diarrhoea, vomiting, cold or flu-like symptoms.
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adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold top tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit) For children, blood taken into a 3.5mL rust top tube Storage/transport Do
Storage/transport Do not store. Sample should be sent immediately to the laboratory for urgent transport to the assaying laboratory.
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Do not move the fixation device for the first 14 days.
Home births We continue to offer planned home births but there may be occasions when we do not have staff available to attend a homebirth, this is usually
Do I need to do anything to prepare for the procedure?
