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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.
If you have any concerns about possible breast cancer symptoms, you should book an appointment with your GP.
If the balance organ is not working properly, you can feel dizzy or unsteady.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask your nurse.
If you require more information about this policy, please ask the member of staff looking after your child.
If taken in Cheltenham please allow time for transport to Gloucester.
If you have any difficulty accessing this, please speak to a member of ward staff.
If a lesion yields more than a minimal amount of fluid then the specimen is better treated as a cyst aspirate.
Genotyping may also be performed if clinically indicated.
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following factors are known to significantly affect the performance of the examination or the interpretation of the results: lipaemia, sample clotted (if
Some babies need special care in hospital if they are born early or if they: have a low birthweight have an infection have jaundice have had a difficult
If your job involves heavy lifting or strenuous activity please talk to your surgeon or GP.
Call the Acute Haematology Oncology Unit (AHOU) if you are experiencing:
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.
This can then be followed by another 6 week block if needed.
If in doubt seek advice before prescribing.