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If you have any worries or concerns, contact your GP for advice.
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.
If you need further time off, discuss this with your GP.
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.
Practice in a mock interview mode, it’s uncomfortable but if set up as if real, is helpful.
It's important to keep your toes and knee (If the cast allows you to do so) moving.
Specific allergens will only be tested if clearly stated in the request.
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Microbiology Notes This screen is primarily intended for macular and papular rashes Other causes of rash can be tested for on request if there are appropriate
Recomended approach for suspected rhabdomyolysis If rhabdomyolysis is suspected, then send a gold top blood sample for CK to the laboratory and dipstick
If C4 is normal, C1 inhibitor deficiency is very unlikely.
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If in doubt seek advice before prescribing.
The public are strongly advised to only attend A&E at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital if their condition is serious or life-threatening.
If an assessment of neonatal jaundice is required then a heparinised capillary sample from a heel prick will suffice.
