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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

Good mouth hygiene is essential.

What is MRSA?

The ICON programme is built around a simple, evidence-based acronym: I – Infant crying is normal and will eventually stop.

This test can be added on to a previous request as long as there is sufficient sample remaining and the sample is less than 48 hours old.

Refrigerate samples if transport is delayed. Turnaround time Microscopy results on day of receipt Culture results 2 – 3 days

Microbiology Notes The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals.

As a consultant microbiologist he is a member of the departmental management team.

NT-proBNP is released into the circulation in equal amounts to the active hormone but is significantly more stable and hence forms a good marker of BNP

Microbiology Notes Screening is for Staphylococcus aureus only Isolates associated with recurrent boils/abscesses may be tested for Panton-Valentine leukocidin

Where Thalassaemia is suspected a Ferritin level should be considered, as it is not possible to exclude Thalassaemia when the patient is iron deficient

MUST scores should be recorded within 6 hours of their admission to the hospital, this is not being done, not only is good nutrition needed to promote

“A priority for us is to draw attention to the support that is available to help smokers to manage their habit or to quit.

Breastfeeding support is available at the Unit.

The in-lab turnaround time is less than 24 hours. Reference ranges

Please note, usually a fresh sample is required.

Plus between 4pm and 6pm on 11 February, the Trust is holding a phone in for everyone.

Physiotherapist Lizzie Paul is the Clinical Lead for the new service and says: “We work together to develop a plan that is personalised to each individual