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Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
These tests are only performed by appointment following discussion with the Consultant Haematologist.
This page gives you information about immunotherapy treatment for bladder cancer, including its risks, benefits and alternative treatments.
Microbiology
Adult
This is a reference laboratory investigation – tests performed in Southmead Hospital (NBT) Microbiology Department. Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory. The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. We recommend monitoring chloramphenicol levels in all patients who are being treated with chloramphenicol for suspected or confirmed bacterial meningitis There may be other circumstances when chloramphenicol levels may be useful – please discuss any other requests with the duty Consultant Microbiologist
Highly sensitive and specific test for coeliac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis.
The Silver course consists of two half days (face to face), followed by three online modules, with the aim of developing improvement teams and working through the initial stages of their improvement initiatives.
Clotted blood.
From 7/11/22, continuing building work at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is likely to cause significant disruption and possible queues around the GRH site.
Always consider Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (eg. Ebola) as part of the differential diagnosis in patients with unexplained fever following return from an area of risk. All patients must be risk assessed for VHF before any Pathological specimens are taken.
Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required).
You have been referred this page because you have a soft tissue injury to your wrist or hand.
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Samples are routinely examined for a range of pathogens including Listeria.
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.