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There are no tests used to diagnose HS. The diagnosis is usually made by your dermatologist after discussing your symptoms.
We expect a minimum of 6 to 8 blood glucose tests a day to begin with.
You will also have investigations such as a blood pressure check, urinalysis (check of your urine), blood tests and an ECG (electrocardiogram, tracing
British Heart Foundation Website: www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/tests/angiogram
It is important that you attend all hospital appointments and tests arranged for you.
Before you are given methotrexate, blood tests will be carried out to make sure that your liver and kidney function is normal and that you are not anaemic
Damage to the bowel wall; a small tear in the lining of the colon or rectum. This happens fewer than 1 in every 3000 tests.
Blood tests and heart tracings (ECG) will be taken.
If the results are within normal range, then the blood tests can be changed to every 3 months. See blood monitoring information leaflet.
Blood tests will be taken to check your blood group and blood count.
If you have any allergies or have had bad reactions to any medication or other tests, please tell the nurse and/or doctor.
We may still be able to do some tests and discuss treatment.
A series of tests, such as blood pressure, pulse and an ECG (reading of your heart rate) will be performed.
We call this gathering of information ‘staging investigations’ - this may involve several tests which include: Computerised Tomography (CT) scan of your
, blood pressure assessments and glucose tolerance tests.
Blood tests before admission You may need to have a blood test in the Edward Jenner Clinic, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital or West Block Outpatient Department
heart specialist has requested this test as they believe it will help to diagnose your condition and/or decide on your treatment better than any other tests
The cause is not certain from the scan images and your team require a sample of the abnormal bone for further tests.
When these tests are completed, your ophthalmologist will discuss the results, available treatment options and how to manage any risk factors you may have