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When can a sample of urine be taken?
Samples must be centrifuged and serum separated from red cells in less than 12 hours.
Chemical Pathology Notes Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel
Periods Your next period should be normal although may be heavier than usual.
Why might this page be useful?
The butterfly symbol may be on the patient’s medical notes. Please let us know if you do not wish this to be used for you cared-for person.
The next step in your treatment will be decided according to your response to the injections. Any further appointments will be posted to you.
Please be reassured that if you need to be seen by your Clinical Nurse Specialist or doctor, an appointment can be arranged quickly or the team may advise
If this is shown to be the case on your staging scans, then the treatment which can be offered will be dependent on the extent of the metastases.
be able to pass urine.
This appointment will be made before you go home.
CSF must not be bloodstained.
It’s important to remember that things may not go according to plan, so try to be flexible.
Any sample displaying these factors cannot be processed and will be rejected H&I Request Form (3D) - Platelet Immunology
If there is any concern that there may be a more serious injury, you will be contacted.
To help achieve this goal, the NHS is offering free testing to those who might be at risk.
However, if further pain relief is required Codeine can be used to treat moderate to severe pain. This can be purchased at your local pharmacy.
After analysis, these samples will be retained for a further 24 hours at 15-30°C.
If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight.
