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Speak to your GP if you notice any of the following in the months after amputation: Constant sadness or mood swings Deep anxiety or panic attacks Social
No photography or videos are allowed during the scan.
For ease of interpretation it is recommended to take the levels at exactly 12 or 18 hours after the dose.
evidence of acidosis or alkalosis.
You should not return to work, look after dependants, cook or operate machinery. You should not drink any alcohol or take sleeping tablets.
You have a cough, cold or chest infection. You have a urinary tract infection. You have a skin infection or a broken, sore area of skin.
drinks or no added sugar drinks.
This dressing must be changed daily or more often if wet.
If you experience pain and vomiting or you are unable to pass wind or stool, please attend the nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department.
or smoke.
Blanket request for IgE testing or food allergies will not be processed.
(No patient preparation or special handling required) Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml serum Sample
Please note: Smoking is not permitted in any building or within the grounds of any of our sites.
You could use a jug or bowl to collect the urine in, then pour it into the container you have been given.
The medical and nursing teams will be better able to respond to any concerns or queries regarding medical/care issues.
If this starts to become heavy or lasts longer than 20 minutes, please contact your local Minor Injuries Unit or Emergency Department.
You may also need to give a blood sample or have other tests.
These may be ‘faints’ or ‘funny turns’
Any sample displaying these factors cannot be processed and will be rejected Sample Requirements EDTA tube - 6mL Or EDTA tube - 4mL Or Required Information
For ethylene glycol/methanol or paraquat overdose please refer to individual web pages.