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Having a Bronchoscopy (Outpatients)

…over the phone. This may come through as an unknown number. Introduction You have been advised to have a Bronchoscopy to help find the cause of your symptoms. This leaflet…

Having a Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy

…to get an infection from the equipment used. The equipment is disinfected so the risk is low. Sore throat. This gets better quickly. Allergic reaction to the equipment, materials or…

Having a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (Outpatients)

…symptoms. If the Endoscopist thinks the bowel lining does not look normal they will use this opportunity to take tiny samples of tissue called biopsies. Sometimes small benign growths, called…

Having a Bronchoscopy (Inpatients)

…take samples of mucus or tissue from inside your lungs. Why do I need a Bronchoscopy? Some of the common reasons why bronchoscopies are done include: INFECTION Specific samples from…

GP Admin Updates

…with other pathology departments around the network. The Vacuette Blood Collection System from Greiner Bio-One UK Ltd has been chosen. This new system can collect blood samples simply and safely…

ROS exercises to promote bone and muscle strength fact sheet

General FAQs for Rheumatology Services

Children’s Phlebotomy at Bedford Hospital - New patient appointment booking system

…cancel or rearrange appointments anytime. Please select Bedford Hospital Paediatric Department from the main menu. Rapid Blood Tests Blood test waiting times can vary from approx. 4-6 weeks. If your…