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Chemical Pathology Notes Beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (BHCG) levels are used in the management of patients with suspected ectopic pregnancy or pregnancy
Chemical Pathology Notes Gamma GT ( ƴGT) is increased in most diseases that cause acute damage to the liver or bile ducts, but is not usually helpful
There is no other clinical use for this test as the sensitivity and specificity of the FOB test for blood in stool samples are not sufficient to rule in or
If you need an epidural or there is an unexpected problem with you or your baby, you will be transferred to the delivery suite at Gloucestershire Royal
He was ventilated, he had to have a blood transfusion and we didn’t know whether we were coming or going or if he was going to live.
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or conditions, and find better treatments (therapies or medicines) or ways to prevent them.
B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is an inactive peptide released along with the active peptide hormone BNP when the walls of the heart are stretched or
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When hearing loss is severe or profound, hearing aids may not provide sufficient benefit. Cochlear implants bypass the damaged part of the inner ear.
Provided we can reach a lump or bump of interest with the needle tip, we should be able to assess if it is healthy or not.”
Bowel Health or the Urogynaecology team for further advice.
you have any concerns regarding your care please contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service Team via email at ghn-tr.pals.gloshospitals@nhs.net 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
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
or alcoholic and biliary cirrhosis, short bowel syndrome.