Gayle Johnstone writes:
Finally, after a long wait due to covid we were able to host our next Harvey's Gang tour at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI) in the Blood Sciences department. We welcomed Jayden, his sister Emmi-Leah and mum, dad, Laura and Patrick. Jayden’s paediatric nurse Ava attended too.
Jayden has Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and receives monthly infusions for his treatment, as well as regular blood work. Jayden and Emmi were delighted with their lab coats and goodie bags!
As we toured the lab, I explained how we receive samples, how and where they are processed and turn around times for tests. They had fun filling in their I Spy activity sheets, doing colour changing experiments and looking down the microscope. The tour helped Jayden understand all the processes involved and he can now envisage where his bloods go.
His mum Laura said:
The tour has helped not only Jayden but all of us have a far better understanding of the process, which I’m certain will help us in the future.
We can’t wait to continue Harvey’s Gang tours at DGRI!
Jayden's Harvey's Lab Tour
Jayden and Emmi were delighted with their lab coats and goodie bags!
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