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The pack is kept in position with stitches and will be removed after a few weeks. You must be careful not to dislodge the pack.
You may want to bring something to read as you will be expected to rest while waiting for the second blood sample to be taken.
When can a sample of urine be taken?
The consultant-led service will be the first time that patients can be seen at a dedicated, specialist smell clinic in the area.
be made.
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Why does this test need to be carried out?
Any infection will be treated with antibiotics but you may need to be in hospital for longer than expected.
be by ambulance.
If this is shown to be the case on your staging scans, then the treatment which can be offered will be dependent on the extent of the metastases.
Wheelchairs will be available at the points indicated on the map There will be limited parking for EZEC and SWAST ambulances dropping off or collecting
We write to patients a little ahead of when they are due to be screened, this will either be a fixed appointment or a letter asking you to contact us to
Notes This test may be used as a marker of immune function It may be used to assess response to vaccine This is not used for diagnosis of current disease
An alternative route into the hospital would be use the second Centre Block entrance and/ or the Oncology main entrance.
Access to the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital will be via an alternative entrance from 23-27 June during daytime hours (8am - 4pm)
If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight.
For a sample to be treated as urgent, the laboratory must be notified on 0300 422 4219/3314.
After analysis, these samples will be retained for a further 24 hours at 15-30°C.
However, if further pain relief is required Codeine can be used to treat moderate to severe pain. This can be purchased at your local pharmacy.