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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
There will also be Play Specialists around for any support that may be required.
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.
Exceptions may be made for babies and renal patients. In other patients small samples will not be processed.
This will not be painful.
All responses will be anonymous and any information provided will be used sensitively and stored securely.
Your catheter will be removed and you will be asked to drink to fill your bladder.
Further booster doses should then be given at three to five years. Post vaccination samples can be sent at any time.
We will support you to be as independent as possible and treat you with kindness and respect.
will not be accepted.
X-rays images (pictures) may be used to guide the needle. The area to be injected will be cleaned with antiseptic.
Going through a cancer diagnosis and treatment can be a very difficult time.
For a sample to be treated as urgent the laboratory must be notified on Cheltenham 4219.
You may be invited to attend a Pre-admission Clinic where you will be seen by a nurse and a doctor.
Diagnosis of CAH Samples should be taken at least 48 hours after birth or levels will be falsely raised.
For a sample to be treated as urgent the laboratory must be notified on Cheltenham 0300 422 4219.
Full instructions will be given.
Any sample displaying these factors cannot be processed and will be rejected.