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This will be used if you need to be given Buscopan® to relax your muscles, or contrast is required.
Once established, and keeping well on the medication you will be seen in clinic annually.
When will I be picked up to go to my appointment? You will usually be picked up within the two hours before your appointment time.
The catheter will then be removed If you are attending as an outpatient, you will be able to go home after the treatment has finished.
Services you may be referred to:
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.
Genotyping may also be performed if clinically indicated.
result has been observed, can be assayed by the Toxicology Laboratory at Llandough Hospital, Cardiff (Monday - Friday daytime only).
Where transport is difficult, specimens may be cultured up to 48hr after collection.
be the result of a specific factor deficiency.
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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faulty meters can be replaced free of charge by Chemical Pathology Lost or meters broken due to misuse cannot be replaced by Chemical Pathology Meters
Any infection will be treated with antibiotics but you may need to be in hospital for longer than expected.
Why does this test need to be carried out?
be by ambulance.
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
Access to the Emergency Department will be on foot on the path next to the helipad.
testing, a further sample 4 weeks after the date of contact will be required Sample requirements Serum - paired samples may be required 8.5ml of blood
