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Samples should be kept at 4°C if there is a delay in sending. Please contact the laboratory if in doubt as sample integrity may be affected.
If you use over the counter treatments on a regular basis without relief or if you regularly experience eye dryness, itching, irritation, excessive tearing
If you have any concerns or questions, please contact either of the numbers below.
Microbiology Notes A travel history is essential when requesting this investigation If microscopy or PCR testing of tissue samples is required please discuss
If specialist coagulation tests are requested, one or more aliquots may be frozen until analysis (or up to two months) at between -15 and -40°C.
test profile consisting of: Total protein Albumin Alkaline phosphatase Calcium (Total and adjusted) NB: Phosphate should be independently requested if
If you have any difficulty accessing this, please speak to a member of ward staff.
Refrigerate samples if transport is delayed.
There are many different ways to have a family if you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary.
Referral guidelines If you feel you may have a sleep disorder you need to discuss this with your G.P.
and allied health professionals can refer patients directly to the service if non-invasive treatments have failed and further investigations are needed
If you wish, you can also make a donation which will help with the costs of maintaining the garden.
Induction may be offered if you do not go into labour naturally by 41 weeks.
Practice in a mock interview mode, it’s uncomfortable but if set up as if real, is helpful.
Please ensure that the laboratory is informed if samples are from an HIV positive patient.
Endogenous cortisol production cannot be usefully examined if hydrocortisone or cortisone acetate is being given.
This is only a problem if you have certain medical conditions.
If you have any worries or concerns, contact your GP for advice.
If you need further time off, discuss this with your GP.
If in doubt seek advice before prescribing.
