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NB: This does not exclude the possibility of carrier status or low activity variants.
We advise that you have the vaccine as soon as you are offered it by your GP or a vaccination centre.
This includes automatic breast screening appointments, and GP referrals for breast lumps, changes, or discharge.
or email address for an electronic copy contact name appropriate hazard warnings Sample to be collected in a gold topped serum tube.
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 performed at CGH and GRH Sample requirements 2ml, 3ml or 3.5ml Trisodium Citrate tube
Full weight bearing (FWB) or weight bear as tolerated (WBAT)
If you have heavy or prolonged bleeding or an offensive discharge this may be due to an infection in your womb. Please contact your GP for advice.
Do you need us to bring the Green Form or a copy in order to collect the patient?
GPI linked proteins reported as being normal or abnormal. If abnormal, the percentage clone size is identified
An increasing number of patients are being prescribed anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs for prevention of stroke or thrombo-embolic events.
Low or undetectable levels of alpha-galactosidase in males is consistent with Fabry's and can be confirmed by genetic testing.
presents with xanthomas on their skin and the doctor suspects Type III hyperlipoproteinaemia (also known as dysbetalipoproteinaemia, remnant disease or
These patients may present with profound neurological and metabolic problems in infancy, or neurological and adrenal problems in childhood and adult life
Other irritants to avoid: Fragranced or scented products, including essential oils.
Add salt to your food Eat large amounts of meat or dairy
Please see your own trust policies for more information, or call the Duty Biochemist to discuss.
Some people feel sick or dizzy or have a sore throat after a general anaesthetic.
The procedure will be carried out by a nurse practitioner or a doctor.
For paediatric dosing please contact the duty or on-call Consultant Medical Microbiologist for advice.