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Chemical pathology

Beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (BHCG) levels are used in the management of patients with suspected ectopic pregnancy or pregnancy of unknown location (PUL).

Cancer antigen 15.3 (CA 15-3) should only be used to determine response to therapy in patients with metastatic breast cancer or for the early detection of recurrence in patients with previously treated stage II and stage III breast cancer. Requests should therefore only be made as advised by the specialist secondary care team.

Gloucestershire Hospital launches a new TRiM management model, to help support the mental wellbeing of employees after experiencing traumatic events in the workplace.

If patient on high dose biotin therapy (>5mg/day) collect sample at least 8 hours after the last dose.

Microbiology

This page gives you information about your planned Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE).

This page gives you information about looking after your plaster cast. Taking good care of your cast will help with your recovery.

This page gives you the information you need to help you care for your AV Fistula or AV Graft after you have been discharged from hospital.

This page has been written to help you have a better understanding of the treatment you require because your hip bone has broken. In hospital we describe a broken bone as a fracture.

This page will help to answer some of the commonly asked questions about female sterilisation; including information about your hospital stay, the operation and what to expect after your discharge home.

Dr Kulkarni is an elderly care physician with a special interest in Parkinson's Disease, Frailty, Immobility, and Postural instability.

New Hub supports staff through the pressures of work and modern life

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is set to begin a transformative upgrade of its high voltage (HV) infrastructure—ensuring long-term power resilience and supporting the hospital’s future clinical and technological demands.

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The change to (Sensitive - increased dose required) recognises that for certain bug / drug combinations an increased dose of an antibiotic should be given to assure the organisms are exposed to adequate concentrations of the antibiotic at the site of infection.

This new facility at Quayside in Gloucester will offer more than 80,000 extra diagnostic appointments each year, allowing patients across Gloucestershire to access potentially lifesaving checks more quickly, without having to go to hospital.

Your child has had an injury to the arm which has been diagnosed as a buckle fracture. This injury is treated like a sprain and will not cause any long-term problems. The following information aims to explain what a buckle fracture is and how to support a child while it heals.