The Prenatal Section provides a diagnostic service to those couples who are at risk of having an abnormal pregnancy. Sample type depends on gestation: 1st trimester is Chorionic Villi Sample (CVS) and 2nd Trimester is Amniotic Fluid. Patients will have the different testing strategies explained to them, and can agree to QF–PCR studies only, or
This service supports the effective use of a wide range of medical devices by providing professional scientific and technical support and advice. The service focuses on the medical devices themselves, their characteristics and limitations, and on their application in a clinical environment. Objective advice on the whole life-cycle management of medical devices is provided in
Factors known to Significantly Affect Performance Cytogenetic investigations require the culture of living cells and therefore multiple factors may result in failure to obtain a cytogenetic result; Cytogenetic Analysis Cytogenetic analysis is the visual inspection of a series of bands along the length of the chromosomes. Generally blood samples give the best quality chromosomes and
Learn Tell me more Self-Assess Tools for self-assessing Using alcohol and/or drugs often starts as a way of coping with difficult situations or feelings. Using helps you feel more in control and more able to manage. The problem is that as you start to rely more and more on alcohol or drugs to help you
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Information for Patients Department of Clinical Neurosciences50 Little France CrescentEdinburgh BioQuarterEdinburghEH16 4TJ This leaflet tells you what will happen when you come for your visit to the clinic before a planned operation in the department. What do I need to do before my pre-admission clinic (PAC) appointment? If you are taking any anticoagulants (blood thinners)
Why is egg donation needed? Many couples are unable to conceive without the assistance of an egg donor. This may occur because the ovaries have never developed properly (eg. Turner’s Syndrome), because of ovarian failure (premature menopause) or following failed IVF treatments where there haven’t been enough eggs produced or the quality of eggs is
Answers to Questions Answers to common questions relating to AAA Screening. How do I change my appointment? To change your appointment, contact the department via telephone (use the number on your letter) or visit our Extra Help page. Who can go with you? For most screening appointments a friend, family member or carer can
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