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If you are unable to keep the appointment for the procedure, please let the Booking Office know.
This will be the case if you have no one at home with you or if you are at high risk of developing a post-operative infection.
What if the patient is unable to give consent?
If other CSF investigations are required please check CSF Sample Requirements for further details A minimum of 0.1 mL of CSF collected into a plain 30
If you have scalp eczema, loose hair styles would be better.
If you do receive a message from ‘GHFT-NHS’ please do respond by completing the survey.
You should contact your GP if your symptoms persist longer than 3 to 4 weeks.
If you have HPV the risk of cervical cancer increases if you smoke.
Bleeding - is common during the procedure but will be controlled using medication if required.
If you smoke, we strongly advise you to stop. Wound infection If your wound becomes infected, this is usually not serious but may require treatment.
Royal Hospital Tel: 0300 422 5104 If you have any concerns after 24 hours, please contact your GP or NHS 111 for advice.
This cascade testing can be performed automatically if consent for genetic testing is indicated at the time the sample is received by the laboratory.
Please contact Haematology for advice if required.
If the nerve does become damaged your voice may sound weak and hoarse but this is usually temporary.
Please be careful on any stairs and have someone with you if you feel unsteady.
If you need to use eye drops and ointment, always remember to use the eye drops first.
Remember to ask any healthcare staff who may prescribe or give you medicines to check if it has penicillin in it.
If this happens you will need to be seen by your GP or at the Emergency Department.
This leaflet will help you understand what will happen if you need to come to hospital because you have coronavirus (COVID-19).
If this happens you must seek urgent medical attention at the nearest Emergency Department.