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Allergy testing determines what substances (allergens) may cause
you to experience allergic reactions such as sneezing, a runny
nose, hives, eczema, and sometimes asthma attacks.
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Blood Tests
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27/10/2011 Patient Test Collection Instructions |
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You will be asked to lie down for your test if you: feel anxious
about your test; feel unwell; have previously fainted during a
blood test.
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In the 3 hours after you eat, many chemicals in your blood undergo
significant changes. These changes can also occur if you do not eat
for an extended period (more than 16 hours). Because of this,
many blood tests should be collected in the morning after an
overnight fast. Fasting means that you eat and drink nothing except
water for 8-12 hours before your blood test.
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A bone marrow biopsy is a procedure in which small samples of marrow and bone are taken from the hip under local anaesthesia.
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Examining your faeces for the presence of micro-organisms and
parasites can reveal the cause of intestinal infections.
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This test is useful in detecting
whether blood (which may not be visible to the eye) is present in
your faeces which can be an indication of infection or
disease.
This test requires you to collect a sample of your faeces.
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| This test examines your faeces for the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria, which can cause gastritis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach) or ulcers in the stomach and small intestine. |
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This test is used to identify women most at risk of developing
gestational diabetes by measuring the body's ability to clear a
dose of glucose.
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This test measures how quickly a dose of glucose is cleared from
the blood, and is used to diagnose diabetes. The test requires you
to remain at the Collection Centre for 2 hours. You may wish to
bring a book or magazine to read while you are waiting.
Appointment is required for this test.
Click on the test name, above, for our full collection
note
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This test is performed on pregnant women to detect the presence of
genital Group B Streptococcus- a bacterium that is part of the
normal flora of approximately 30% of pregnant women but that can,
rarely, cause life-threatening blood infections and meningitis in
newborns. Group B Streptococcus can also cause disease in pregnant
women, the elderly, and adults with other illnesses.
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