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Chemical Pathology Notes Plasma calcitonin is indicated in the investigation and monitoring of medullary carcinoma of the thyroid (MTC).
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Department of Haematology Notes A full von Willebrand's investigation consist of the following assays: Clotting Screen (performed at GRH or CGH) Factor
Sample requirements For adults, 4 ml of blood taken into an EDTA tube. Storage/transport Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory.
Collect 10–30 mL of a first catch urine sample (a minimum of 5 mL urine is required).
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Area of expertise Mr Gornall has a special interest in gynaecological oncology and performs a range of procedures including minimal access surgery and
On the day of the procedure take all of your usual medication.
of your heart rate).
Causes of APD
The service is available to all patients at any stage of their treatment for cancer who are under the care of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation
other).This is now rarely required as largely replaced by calculation of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), or by use of the Cockroft-Gault
Bleeding is part of the normal healing process and the amount of loss varies from woman to woman.
of medicines.
It is important to drink plenty of fluid at this time to help the body get rid of the contrast through the kidneys.
Staying out of bed and walking