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Hold samples at room temperature if transport is delayed. Turnaround time Routine microscopy results within 1 hour of receipt.
If your magnifier breaks or is lost, we may be able to send a replacement by post.
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
You will be sent a letter if we need you to do this.
If required, they may be stabilised in general medical or surgical wards at CGH before transfer to the appropriate specialty ward.
Ian is also urging people to get things checked out if they are worried about anything.
If they want to talk, we need to listen.
If you are a smoker, now is the time to quit!
Lithium levels are indicated for routine therapeutic monitoring; to check compliance; if there is a deterioration in response to treatment; if renal function
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.
If this is the case, then you will be taught how to look after your catheter before you are discharged.
What if my cancer has spread?
Digoxin levels should not be interpreted without considering the factors listed below and never if sample collected too early: Patients may exhibit signs
Key indicators included measuring HbA1c on all diabetic patients before major elective surgery and consider postponing non-urgent surgery if HbA1c>8.5%
“I asked if I would grow old, they said no. I asked if I would see my children grow up, they said no.
