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Please make sure that you keep your appointment, or contact us if you need to cancel or rearrange it.

Refrigerate samples if transport is delayed. Turnaround time Microscopy results on day of receipt Culture results 2 – 3 days

If unavoidable, samples may be stored refrigerated overnight.

If you have any difficulties

If you have any difficulties

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.

screening, but dry swabs are cheaper The following sites are screened:nose and groin any wounds (including umbilicus in neonates) and entry sites urine (if

Please make them aware if you: are in pain would like something to eat or drink need help with anything are feeling too hot or too cold If you have any

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 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 wish to make a formal complaint, please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison team.

You may not need a follow up appointment but if you have any concerns or if any of the following apply to you, please contact your GP for advice.

➢ If you have any questions about Patients Know Best, please email the team at ghn-tr.pkb@nhs.net

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If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight.

Please let us know if there is anything that needs to be locked away.