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As from 23rd January 2024 our practice website will be upgraded to a new platform.  It will look different and will be easier to navigate.  Patients will still access the website in the same way (www.cramondmedicalpractice.com) and all of the content that the current website holds will still be available it may just be in a slightly different place.  There may be a slight disruption to the website during the early hours of 23rd January when you may not get access but this should be minimal.  No re-registration is required if you use the website for prescription ordering.  We hope you find the website easier to use.

Blood Tests

blood_tests_4A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:

  • assess your general state of health
  • confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
  • see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning
A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child's hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.

 

You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.

 

 

 
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