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possible, You may wish to bring in baby wipes with you If there is a clinical need for your baby to be washed, this will be done using warmed sterilised
Note that during this time, access to the Tower entrance will be via a side entrance, which will be clearly signposted.
You may be given a follow-up appointment to be seen at the hospital or you may be asked to make an appointment to see your GP.
Folic acid will also be prescribed, to be taken once a week.
Exceptions may be made for babies and renal patients. In other patients small samples will not be processed.
You will be in hospital for 2 to 4 hours or more.
Please be aware that it may not be possible to obtain a clear image and we will unfortunately not be able to spend extra time scanning in order to obtain
containers must be refrigerated.
For a sample to be treated as urgent the laboratory must be notified on Cheltenham 4219.
Will the scan be uncomfortable?
After your child has been given emergency medicines, they will be drowsy and their breathing may be affected. These effects can last several hours.
X-rays images (pictures) may be used to guide the needle. The area to be injected will be cleaned with antiseptic.
All patients must be risk assessed for VHF before any Pathological specimens are taken.
You will be given a general anaesthetic so that you will be asleep throughout the procedure.
However, please be aware that there may be some disruptions when transporting the articulated lorries on and off site.
When and where an appointment will be offered
will not be accepted.
Once they are comfortable, they will be allowed home.
You may be invited to attend a Pre-admission Clinic where you will be seen by a nurse and a doctor.
How will the procedure be carried out?
