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Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) cell count, microscopy & culture
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.
This month's Board Meeting took place on the 29 April 2016, chaired by Professor Clair Chilvers in the Board Room, 1 College Lawn, Cheltenham.
This month's Board Meeting took place on the 20 May 2016, chaired by Professor Clair Chilvers in the Board Room, 1 College Lawn, Cheltenham.
This page gives you information about carbohydrates and the recommended portion sizes for women with diabetes during their pregnancy.
By Dr Hina Iftikhar, Dr Seema Alaee, Dr Jessica Bennett, Dr Rachel Kaminski, Dr David Windsor, Dr Charlie Sharp
You have been referred this page because you have Type 1 Diabetes. If you are ill you will need to test your blood for ketones and follow the sick day rules. This page gives you information about testing for ketones, when and how to test for them and sick day rule guidance.
The quality of laboratory investigations can depend not only on the quality of the specimen, but also on the quality of the information which we receive with the specimen. Inadequate information may lead to sample rejection, inappropriate testing or a delay in testing whilst further information is sought.
‘Changing Places’ are specialist facilities for disabled people requiring assistance from 1 or more carers, or who need the larger manoeuvring space provided
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.
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 on this page is for patients having a bladder tumour removed by a Trans Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT) operation.
You have been given this page as you are anaemic with low iron levels in your body. Your doctor has suggested that you receive Ferinject® which is a special type of iron preparation given through a drip. Ferinject® is used instead of iron tablets.
by Charlotte Jakab-Hall & Sophie Finch Turner
by Dr Tim Spencer and Dr Lorna Hawley
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.