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This test is only performed following discussion with the Consultant Haematologist.
For adults, blood taken into a 4mL EDTA tube
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel source. It is measured in conjunction with free fatty acids (FFA) and glucose in order to investigate hypoglycaemia or symptoms associated with ketoacidosis. The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.
Kerb replacement and resurfacing works are taking place during week commencing 24/10/22 for 2 weeks, which affects patient vehicle access to the Atrium entrance and Emergency Department at GRH.
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By A Creamer, S Alaee, H Iftikhar, F Ahmed, H Steer, C Sharp
Chief and Principal Investigators, all other research personnel who have been delegated roles and responsibilities and the staff of the R&D Department who have the function of research governance for our hospitals must adhere to this set of procedures when undertaking research.
No specific preparation required
Fit for the Future is part of the NHS in Gloucestershire’s vision for specialist hospital services at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals.
We are the Gloucestershire Hospitals Young Influencers. We work as a group to get young voices heard and make a difference in the Trust and our local community.
By Dr Hina Iftikhar, Dr Seema Alaee, Dr Jessica Bennett, Dr Rachel Kaminski, Dr David Windsor, Dr Charlie Sharp
by Emily O’ Sullivan, Nick Simmonds and Nicole Roper
Organ and tissue donation is when you decide to give an organ or tissue to save or transform the life of someone else. You can donate some organs and tissue while you are alive, and this is called living organ and tissue donation. However, most organ and tissue donations come from people who have died.
Coagulation normal ranges for neonates are based on gestational age and postnatal age. See reference ranges.
From 7/11/22, continuing building work at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is likely to cause significant disruption and possible queues around the GRH site.
As our current Trust strategy expires, we are looking ahead to define our future.
by Elsa Brew-Girard, Briana Carney and Mark Williams
Amino acids play a crucial role as building blocks of proteins and as intermediates in metabolism and are implicated in several metabolic defects.
by Paul Dunckley
