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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.
Do take action if
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.
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.
Lithium levels are indicated for routine therapeutic monitoring; to check compliance; if there is a deterioration in response to treatment; if renal function
If the swelling or pain does not improve over the next few days telephone the Radiology Nurses for advice.
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?
What if my cancer has spread?
If you have broken your big toe, this page is not for you.
If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact us.
Bowel screening aims to detect bowel cancer at an early stage, if you have no symptoms. This is when treatment is more likely to be effective.
Troubleshooting During normal working hours contact Chemical Pathology on 0300 422 5231 for advice if required.
Call the Acute Haematology Oncology Unit (AHOU) if you are experiencing:
following factors are known to significantly affect the performance of the examination or the interpretation of the results: lipaemia, sample clotted (if
If your magnifier breaks or is lost, we may be able to send a replacement by post.
