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CA 15-3 has been reported to be elevated in other malignancies and in various non-malignant conditions but should only be used as specified.
When they are awake you will be able to be with them again. You will be able to take them home later that afternoon.
Your adult can stay right by you all night so you don’t have to be on your own if you don’t want to be.
of the business to be transacted."
You will be admitted to hospital usually on the day of your operation and you can expect to be in hospital for 3 to 5 days.
Care should be taken when exposing the treated skin to the sun and wind as it is more sensitive and will always be so.
Sometimes it may be too difficult to clearly see the circulation below the knee.
They will be able to advise and help you think about what will be most useful to help you cope.
In some cases, there can be a very small risk that you may be in the early stages of pregnancy (when it cannot be detected) at the time of your operation
This will usually be every 3 to 6 months but may be reduced to once a year.
As with stitches, removal of the staples should be arranged with your GP or practice nurse.
Random samples can be used in neonates for the identification of inborn errors of metabolism.
Your other belongings will be taken to the ward while you have your surgery. Please let us know if there is anything that needs to be locked away.
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?
For a sample to be treated as urgent the laboratory must be notified on Cheltenham telephone number 0300 422 4219.
All responses will be anonymous and any information provided will be used sensitively and stored securely.
Some days the radiotherapy department may be very busy and your appointment time may be delayed. You will be kept informed of any delays.
Swabs should be collected from lesions or if no lesions present a throat swab can be taken.