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Serious or frequently occurring risks If a biopsy is taken or a polyp removed it can lead to bleeding or a perforation (a tear) of the bowel.
The laboratories cannot discuss treatment, give test results or any personal information directly to patients or patient's relatives.
Examples include you having a partner for the first time or a change of partner.
If your symptoms return or worsen squat or lie down again. If you know you have certain triggers, that you cannot avoid, take early precautions.
This dressing must be changed daily or more often if it is wet.
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Chemical Pathology Notes TSH receptor antibodies (TRAb) are antibodies directed against the TSH receptor and may be stimulatory or inhibitory.
You should not return to work, look after dependants, cook or operate machinery. You should not drink any alcohol or take sleeping tablets.
Chest, wound or graft infection. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (clot in your leg or lung).
(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
or best supportive care.
Stewed or poached fruit Jelly Sorbet Dairy free custard or single cream alternative Soya dessert or soya yoghurt (check it doesn’t contain carrageenan
(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
Non- Gynae Cytopathology Notes These samples are obtained from patients that are in hospital either directly by the use of a syringe or from a tap.
Patients are given a local anaesthetic when they require a fairly minor procedure or they do not need to be heavily sedated.
or clopidogrel. think you might have an infection in your urine or if you have a raised temperature. have a bleeding disorder.
Take on a Challenge Do you have lunchtime running or walking club at work or would like to start one?
Ferritin (plasma or serum)
Patients who are medically stable and no longer have a tracheostomy (unless this is permanent or in place long term).
A splint is a support prescribed to protect a broken bone or injury.