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(No patient preparation or special handling required) Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml serum Sample
. have a bone sticking out of your skin. have pins and needles in your arm or hand.
20 or so of the most abundant steroid metabolites and an interpretative report provided.
It tends not to be elevated in viral infections, leukaemia/lymphoma or connective tissue disease.
having a cold or fizzy drink to try and make baby move.
Alternatively, you can you contact your GP or NHS 111.
Sample Requirements 4ml EDTA or, preferrably, a clotted serum sample (5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube) OR The same EDTA sample may be
Pack contains:Sterile plastic-shafted swab Tube with sterile charcoal transport medium Use for bacteriology investigations only Do not use for virology or
Your consultant or a member of the team will have discussed with you whether you have had a total or half hip replacement, or screws to fix your fractured
This means you may go: directly home or to your local community hospital or a specialist centre for further care and rehabilitation We understand this
You should not feel any pain or discomfort during the scan. The scan will be carried out by a Radiographer or an Assistant Practitioner.
It’s best to set aside the whole morning or afternoon for your appointment.
or cost of parking.
The nurse will also ask if you have any allergies or have had any reactions to medicines or foods.
Anaesthetic – this can cause complications such as nausea and vomiting after the surgery or rare complications such as a blood clot in your legs or lungs
contaminated, heat-treated, grossly haemolysed, icteric or lipaemic specimens should be avoided.
Treatment options vary depending on the size, location and stage of the cancer but generally include radiotherapy or surgery, or a combination of both.
If you are experiencing problems such as bladder or bowel leakage or pelvic organ prolapse and you are currently working with a pelvic health specialist
(white flour or corn flour to thicken) White bread or rolls (no seedy bread) Potatoes – boiled or mashed (no skins) Pasta/noodles White rice Butter/margarine
(white flour or corn flour to thicken) White bread or rolls (No seedy bread) Potatoes – boiled or mashed (no skins) Pasta/noodles White rice Butter/margarine
