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We will support you to be as independent as possible and strive to respect your cultural values.
In the hospital this could be another patient, a visitor or a staff member.
If there is any concern that there may be a more serious injury, you will be contacted and may be asked to attend a follow up appointment.
If unavoidable samples can be refrigerated overnight.
After analysis, these samples will be retained for a further 24 hours at 15-30°C.
AT deficiency can be congenital or acquired.
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Laboratory staff will be able to direct your call to the duty biochemist who will be happy to assist.
Foods that should be limited
You will not be fully asleep and you will be able to understand and respond to verbal commands.
You will be seen by the health staff who will be treating you including a dentist.
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This appointment will be made before you go home.
Samples must be centrifuged and serum separated from red cells in less than 12 hours.
Chemical Pathology Notes Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel
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The next step in your treatment will be decided according to your response to the injections. Any further appointments will be posted to you.
Please be reassured that if you need to be seen by your Clinical Nurse Specialist or doctor, an appointment can be arranged quickly or the team may advise
We will support you to be as independent as possible and treat you with kindness and respect.
It’s important to remember that things may not go according to plan, so try to be flexible.