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If you have any queries, please discuss these with your midwife or health advisor.
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 want to lose weight, they can support you with this at a later date.
Deficiency is common but patients are more at risk if anabolic.
Urine samples can be stored refrigerated overnight if clinically appropriate and unavoidable.
If you too would like to speak up, learn new skills and help improve the hospital services for children and young people, we are always looking for more
If pregnancy is suspected, collect an early morning (first) urine sample and retest.
Bleeding - is common during the procedure but will be controlled using medication if required.
If you have any concerns about this, please ask your pharmacist for advice.
Please contact the laboratory if there is a clinical need for testing.
Some babies need special care in hospital if they are born early or if they: have a low birthweight have an infection have jaundice have had a difficult
Time limit for add ons 5 days (if sample has been refrigerated)
If this happens it should improve over a 3 to 4 week period.
You should only follow a low fibre diet if your medical team have advised you to do so.
These results will inform them if surgery is suitable for you, or if you have any medical problems that may need to be treated before an operation.
You should contact your GP if your symptoms persist longer than 3 to 4 weeks.
If you would like a pump for home use, please ask a member of staff.
If you have HPV the risk of cervical cancer increases if you smoke.
If the treatment is for a minor (under the age of 18) then the minor’s parent or guardian must sign the Agreement to Pay form on behalf of the minor.
If you have any questions or concerns about driving, please contact your GP.