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It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.
By Dr Hina Iftikhar, Dr Seema Alaee, Dr Jessica Bennett, Dr Rachel Kaminski, Dr David Windsor, Dr Charlie Sharp
You have been told you are likely to have uric acid stones, these are the only stones which may be dissolved by changing the pH of urine.
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below:
The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.
The information on this page is for patients having a bladder tumour removed by a Trans Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT) operation.
This page provides information for patients who have been advised by the hospital to use St Mark’s formula electrolyte drink. Instructions for making the drink and how to get the ingredients needed are also included.
This page covers some of the most important things that have been discussed with you during admission. The information on this page aims to help you through the first few weeks following diagnosis and also gives you advice and guidance to help you to make the safe transition from hospital to home.
No specific preparation required
You have been referred this page because your surgeon has decided that your gallbladder needs to be removed. The most common reason for this is because you have gallstones.
This page explains what an opioid is and why it is beneficial to some patients who have acute pain.
This page provides information for patients who have been diagnosed with the condition cystinuria and advice on how to try to reduce the risks of developing future stones.
This page explains why you need to use an antimicrobial wash called Octenisan® before your vascular operation and how to use it.
To learn more about androstenedione access Supra Regional Assay Service