We carry out 170 blood tests per week, therefore, we cannot encourage every patient to phone for results.
- If you are having the test prior to a routine check (ie Diabetic or Cardiac check), please do not telephone the surgery – your results will be reviewed at your appointment with the doctor or nurse.
- If you are having a routine test because you are pregnant, please do not telephone the surgery – your results will be reviewed at your appointment with the midwife.
- If you are having the test for a routine thyroxine or lithium check, please do not telephone the surgery – your results will be reviewed by the doctor . If you are on the correct dosage your medication will be updated and if you need to change dosage your doctor’s PA will telephone you.
- If you are having the test because you are unwell – the doctor will review your results and ask his/her PA to telephone you IF there is any message. However, if you are still unwell and have not had a message a week after the test, please telephone your doctor’s PA Monday – Friday between 2pm and 4.30pm. If your condition becomes worse at any time please follow any instructions given by the doctor or nurse or contact the surgery.
- If a doctor or nurse asks you to telephone for your results for any other reason, please telephone your doctor’s PA on Monday – Friday between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
- If you have had an INR, the hospital will advise you of your dose by returning your Yellow Book.
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