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Check if this is in place. If the problem persists, please contact the Lung function Department.
They will decide if you need any tests or if they need to see you or speak with you first.
If you have a busy list then stop at 5 minutes. If the whole team wants to carry on beyond 5-minutes, then do!
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 are not pregnant, the medication should be tried again as instructed.
If you wish to know if your appointment will be later than planned, please ask either the receptionist or the nurse supporting the clinic.
Refrigerate samples if transport is delayed.
If you are on a low income or benefits you might be able to reclaim your transport costs to and from the hospital or other NHS premises.
It is important to let the staff know if you are pregnant or if you think that you may be pregnant.
If you are unable to attend your appointment, we would be grateful if you could contact us as soon as possible.
Let a member of staff know if you need a carer or a translator to be with you.
Please telephone the scan department if you know you will be late.
If you are an insulin pump patient, we would like your BM to be 7mmol/L. Please call your local pump team if you need further advice.
from a suspected outbreak and give the HP zone number if known Please state if sample is for clearance purposes Storage/transport Transport as soon as
Do not use if it is cloudy or discoloured. Check the expiry date (do not use if the date has expired).
If you have any questions or concerns about the biopsy or if you need advice, please contact the Colposcopy Helpline.
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.