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What should I do if I fall?
The nurse will want to know if you have any allergies or if you have had any bad reactions to any medications.
What if the birth unit I have chosen is busy on the day I go into labour?
If you take aspirin, you should stop taking it 1 week before the biopsy.
If your skin is already sore
What will happen if I have a third or fourth degree tear?
This will confirm the woman’s blood group and identify if she is Rh D positive or Rh D negative, and if Rh D negative, the woman will be offered cffDNA
If the discharge gets heavier, foul smelling or if you have bright red bleeding, you should contact your GP or specialist nurse for advice.
Refrigerate samples if transport is delayed. Turnaround time Microscopy results on day of receipt Culture results 2 - 4 days
What if I develop diarrhoea?
If a random glucose is >11.0 mmol/L diabetes is likely.
CK may be falsely low if the sample is collected too early or too late post MI.
If transport is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Turnaround time 2 - 5 days
As of this morning (Tuesday 14 May), if you’re over the age of 18 you will be able to view your appointment letters and details in our brand new Patient
A copy can also be sent to your GP if you would wish.
Stent insertion If there is a narrowing or if a stone cannot be removed, then a plastic or metal mesh tube the size of a biro refill can be put into the
If transport is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Turnaround time 2–5 days
The nurse will want to know if you have any allergies or if you have had bad reactions to any medicines.
If you have any problems or questions, please contact the Radiology Nurses.
What if I forget to take a dose?
