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You may be offered a colposcopy if your cervical screening (smear test) finds abnormal cells in your cervix.
following factors are known to significantly affect the performance of the examination or the interpretation of the results: lipaemia, sample clotted (if
If this is the case, then you will be taught how to look after your catheter before you are discharged.
If you have any ongoing problems, you should ask for advice from a pelvic health physiotherapist.
Please note that requests can only be processed if submitted in writing and if they include your name and address.
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.
If the swelling or pain does not improve over the next few days telephone the Radiology Nurses for advice.
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
If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight.
If other CSF investigations are required please check the CSF Sample requirements webpage for further details.
If you have any difficulty accessing this, please speak to a member of the ward staff.
Required information Reason for screening (e.g. transfer) and location of transferring hospital If testing is required for another healthcare provider
Urgent advice and care If you are ill or injured and not sure where to turn, the local ASAP Glos NHS App and website and 111.nhs.uk can guide you to the
Lithium levels are indicated for routine therapeutic monitoring; to check compliance; if there is a deterioration in response to treatment; if renal function
To help decide if you are fit for surgery and to help the anaesthetist decide if your lungs can cope with any anaesthesia you may be given.
Can I use essential oils if I am having a caesarean?
Key indicators included measuring HbA1c on all diabetic patients before major elective surgery and consider postponing non-urgent surgery if HbA1c>8.5%