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Send as soon as possible at ambient temperature, to the laboratory (maximum of 8 hours).
Testing for Norovirus is normally only performed in the context of a known or suspected outbreak The aim of testing is to identify the cause of an outbreak
CA 19-9 is most appropriately used in monitoring disease progression or effectiveness of treatment once diagnosis of the tumour has been made and serum
number of hospital appointments needed.
How to contact the ward Telephone number: 0300 422 6776 or 5017 Please note: Smoking is not permitted in any building or within the grounds of any of
The conjunctiva has many blood vessels and sometimes one of these can bleed causing a collection of blood under its surface.
Submission of feedback does not constitute a transfer of care from the GP.
It is recommended that all pregnant and breastfeeding women take a daily supplement of 10mcg of Vitamin D.
Area of expertise Dr Fuller treats patients with a variety of conditions but has special interests in general neurology, epilepsy and peripheral nerves
Area of expertise Dr Olliffe's areas of special interest are: paediatrics and child health in the community neurodisability and neurodevelopment neonatal
By choosing to have your treatment as a private patient at our NHS hospitals, you are assured of a comprehensive range of general and specialist medical
the need to arrange testing out of hours.
Many of the changes we have made have been enabled by the provision of rapid testing for birth supporters.
Drink plenty of fluids. Cold or fizzy drinks may help to stimulate taste buds. The smell of foods you usually like can stimulate your appetite.
The most important symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of any of the following: a new continuous cough a high temperature loss or change to your sense
Hysteroscopy will help to find out if you have one of the following conditions: Fibroids – an overgrowth of the muscle of the womb.
The measurement of beta-2-glycoprotein antibodies is of most use in patients suspected of having antiphospholipid syndrome who have negative results for
Cancer Nurse Specialists (CNS) , as well as the introduction of Cancer Support Workers and important aspects of Personalised Care.
This information passes to a computer which creates images of the inside of your body.
Outcome Measure: Increase the rate of completion of safeguarding screening questions to >90% from a baseline median clinician completion rate of 38%.