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If you use an insulin pump, we would like your BM to be 7mmol/L. Please call your local pump team if you need advice.
If this is likely your consultant will discuss this with you.
If our initial research is promising, or if someone has donated £5,000 or more to us, we will create a research profile of the individual using information
Your healthcare professional will advise if there are any further instructions (if necessary).
If they are still in pain contact your dentist for advice.
Refrigerate samples if transport is delayed. Turnaround time Microscopy results on day of receipt Culture results up to 6 days
Please telephone the scan department if you know you will be late.
If you have a stoma
It is important to let the staff know if you are pregnant or if you think that you may be pregnant.
What happens if my CPE test is positive?
What if my stent blocks?
Clinical staff will tell you if you need to stay overnight. If you are unsure, please ask.
The paediatric dietetic team have developed videos which offer dietary advice if you have a child with dietary needs.
If you develop sickness or a stomach upset, stop taking the potassium citrate.
If you wish to know if your appointment will be later than planned, please ask either the receptionist or the nurse supporting the clinic.
If the B12 is between 150 and 180 ng/l, a therapeutic trial should be given.
What if I need more support?
If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight.
Notes This test will not be repeated if it has been processed within the last 12 months.
tested in-house and may be up to 6 days if referred.