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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.
Radiotherapy's late effects can be mild and not cause problems for you or they can be more severe and affect how you live.
The 5th day of treatment must be the day of your surgery.
Please remember the injured joint must not be allowed to bend at all.
For patients on flecainide, therapeutic monitoring can be helpful especially in patients with liver or kidney disease as elimination of the drug may be
No preferred tap but sample must be very clean
Changes would be enacted on a three monthly basis, at which point the ongoing necessity would be reviewed, again in line with the requirements of the MOU
HbA1c can be used as a diagnostic test for diabetes
If it is damaged your lower lip will be a little weak.
How will I be informed about my results?
No RBCs should be present in normal CSF.
may be needed.
Patients may also be waiting for pacemakers to be inserted while on the cardiac ward.
The age of a child can also be a factor.
This can be discussed with your midwife and your decision will be confirmed at around 36 weeks of pregnancy.
Alternatively, you may be asked to undress to the waist, a hospital gown will be provided.
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.
Limbs in casts should be off loaded, for example a cast that covers the heel should be raised off the bed.