https://services.nhslothian.scot/vascular/scottish-national-thoraco-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-and-complex-aortic-service/
Introduction Since its inception in 2001 the Scottish National Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (TAAA) Service is located in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian. The aim and purpose of the Service is to provide comprehensive and effective care for patients in Scotland requiring assessment and treatment for disease of the aortic arch, thoracic, thoraco-abdominal or
https://services.nhslothian.scot/learningdisabilities/community-learning-disability-team/
Community Learning Disability Teams The Community Learning Disability service aims to provide specialist health care, advice and treatment to adults with a learning disability through locally based multidisciplinary teams. This also includes advice and support for families / carers. It supports other health and social care agencies to provide mainstream services to people with learning
https://services.nhslothian.scot/geneticservice/sample-requirements-for-dna-tests/
Blood samples for Molecular Genetics tests Blood for molecular genetics DNA should be collected in potassium EDTA (KE) tubes. Send to the laboratory as soon as possible. Before sending, store in a refrigerator. (DO NOT FREEZE) Samples for DNA testing only should be sent directly to Molecular Genetics. Blood samples for Cytogenetic and Molecular Genetics tests
https://services.nhslothian.scot/healthscreening/cs-further-tests/
Further Tests This page explains what to expect if you have to have further tests after your Cervical Screening. If you have to have Further Tests Colposcopy Treatment Understanding My Results Cervical Screening Things to Help
https://services.nhslothian.scot/pairs/nes-resources/
NES have produced a suite of infant mental health resources, including seven e-learning modules covering perinatal and infant mental health knowledge for a range of staff working in health, social care and third sector settings. You can access the modules, as well as find out which ones are recommended for your role at https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/10382/perinatal-and-infant-mental-health They
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Factors affecting performance of tests The main factors affecting performance of Molecular Genetics tests are the quality and quantity of DNA extracted. Provided guidelines provided are followed, it is unusual for additional samples to be required. The main causes of failure to extract DNA are: Blood clotting (due to poor mixing with EDTA anticoagulant or use of
https://services.nhslothian.scot/geneticservice/testing-symptomatic-patients-for-huntington-disease/
Patients with a family history of HD For example, patients with a family history of HD or suggestive of HD: All patients should be referred to Clinical Genetics for investigation of family history and discussions of the implications of HD and testing for HD. Patients with a medium prior risk of genetic disease For example,
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A written report is sent to the referring clinician or nominated clinic. Reports from referrals indicated as urgent will be telephoned to the named clinician. Genetic results are not available via the APEX or HIS systems, or on Sci Store Reporting Times Reporting times for disorders sent away for testing by other laboratories may vary,
