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For colleagues working in maternity services, please speak to your manager for further information and support or visit the intranet.
Positive samples taken beyond 10 days may indicate developing chicken pox infection or existing immunity If urgent testing is required, please contact
Sample requirements For adults, blood taken into a 5 mL gold top gel tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit) For children, blood taken into a 3.5 mL rust
It is most useful when there are 1 or 2 large fibroids.
In forty sessions throughout the year, Brenda or her apprentice spend time having conversations with patients and their loved ones.
or alcoholic and biliary cirrhosis, short bowel syndrome.
Description White cap For collection of nasopharygeal aspirates Notes Label the specimen with: Surname Forename Date of birth (not age) OR unique identity
Contact Other contact numbers: 0300 422 4003 or 3656
On discharge from hospital after having a baby (or following a homebirth) there is a significant amount of information including paramount health and safety
Currently there is no evidence to confirm minoxodil is safe to use if you are trying to conceive, pregnant or when breastfeeding.
However, if the bleeding continues or you are bleeding large volumes, please go to the nearest Accident and Emergency Department or call 999 for an ambulance
Notes This screen comprises the following tests:Rubella IgM Rubella IgG Parvovirus IgM If other causes of arthritis or arthralgia are suspected please
Notes Label the specimen with: Surname Forename Date of birth (not age) OR unique identity number (MRN number, NHS number) For further information, see
recovery of anaerobes, but a larger volume is desirable if possible Required information Relevant clinical details ERCP Immunocompromise Current or
Where this is not possible, reference laboratories are selected on National or International reputation in specialist assays.
Sample Requirements Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample Turnaround Times 14 days
Standard charcoal transport swab Insert swab into nostrils Place swab into transport medium Required information Please indicate if sampling is for carriage or
Have blood in your urine Have pain, stinging or burning when you pass urine Are unable to control your bladder Are not passing as much urine as normal
The Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate (also referred to as Maternity and Neonatal ISA or MNISA) is a new senior role being piloted to
No prior knowledge or experience is required.
