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This page provides information about using ice and heat in the treatment of soft tissue injuries.
Clotted sample (5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube) or EDTA sample
Today you have had treatment known as Loop Diathermy (LLETZ) to remove an abnormality on your cervix (neck of the womb); this is called Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN). This page gives you information about what to expect after the treatment and in the future.
This page gives patients with arthritis advice on how to manage a flare (worsening of symptoms).
This page gives you information about what to expect when you have surgery to amputate a limb. After reading this page, if you have any questions that have not been answered, please ask a member of the clinical staff looking after you or your surgeon.
There are lots of reasons to be physically active before, during and after cancer treatment. This page provides you with advice and support on:
Stool container with spoon
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a major global threat across human, animal, plant, food, and environmental sectors.
This page provides Fever advice for children and young people
This page provides information for bereaved parents who have suffered the loss of a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Please accept our sympathy at such a difficult time. We hope you find the following information helpful.
This page provides information for patients who may need to have an indwelling pleural catheter.
by Paul Dunckley
This page gives you information about the Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Service based at the Children’s Centre, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. It also includes details about the team members, requesting medication and parking.
by Jeanie Worthington
This page aims to help guide you through your recovery from gynaecological surgery.
2ml or 4ml EDTA sample, paediatric 1mL EDTA sample
Clotted blood.
Serum - paired samples not required
Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required).