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It is very important to make sure that your child’s heel is placed at the very back of the boot and held firmly in place by the tongue and heel-retaining
The in-lab turnaround time is less than 24 hours.
This is when saliva collects in the wound site and drains through the incision. This is usually temporary and settles without treatment.
What is a hysterectomy?
Microbiology Notes The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals.
Our aim is to provide the best care for everyone.
This is a condition where the jawbone can die in places which can be painful and is hard to treat.
See Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) A minimum CSF volume of 400 µl is required for reliable testing.
The following list is intended as a guide for when a patient’s usual insulin is unavailable to prevent a missed dose.
Chemical Pathology Notes Haemoglobin is glycated by circulating blood glucose and HbA1c is the most quantitatively prevalent glycated haemoglobin complex
Refrigerate samples if transport is delayed. Turnaround time 2 - 4 days
Microbiology Notes A travel history is essential when requesting this investigation If microscopy or PCR testing of tissue samples is required please discuss
This specialist service is open to any patient who is registered with a Gloucestershire GP and meets the One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System criteria
What is a CT colonoscopy?
Ultrasound is very high-frequency sound which cannot be heard by the human ear. It is used to visualise the heart and is safe and painless.
What is MVA?
This test is useful for diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis and monitoring treatment of invasive aspergillosis This test is only performed after discussion
It is not normally necessary to stop these medications before the procedure, your gynaecologist will advise you if this is required. you have had any allergic
What is a fibroscan?
What is barium and why is it used during X-ray examinations?