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Bring in some familiar items to make the person feel more at home (label them if possible).
Patients who are at the end stage of renal disease or who are having dialysis.
The contact details are at the end of this page.
But at a local level, we all have a part to play.
The paediatric dietetic team has put together a list of useful links and resources for you to have a look at whilst you wait for your appointment.
Please arrive at the Paediatric Day Unit in the Children’s Centre at the time stated on your child’s appointment letter.
the University of Exeter and project lead said: “The Raman smart needle can measure the molecular changes associated with disease in tissues and cells at
You can make a blood test appointment at your GP’s surgery.
Avoid eating carbohydrates late at night. Aim to have your evening meal before 7:30 pm.
You will need to present your passport at parking shop. The parking staff will issue you with a parking exemption ticket.
At home
Storage/transport Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory. If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight.
blood taken into a 0.8mL minicollect lithium heparin tube Storage/transport If all tests are required then do not store, but send as soon as possible at
Deliver immediately to the laboratory at ambient temperature.
For children, blood taken into a 2mL EDTA tube Storage/transport Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory.
Members of the public are being asked to avoid visiting certain wards at Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to help contain
We'd also like to thank our volunteers, sponsors and The Bathurst Estate for welcoming us at Cirencester Park and helping to make the event a success."
Laboratory Form 3D required to request this test (form available from Transfusion laboratory or available using the link below) This test is performed at
Find out more about food and drink at our hospitals.
Samples should be kept at 4ºC if there is a delay in sending. Please contact the laboratory if in doubt as sample integrity may be affected.