| At some stage during the consultation it may be considered appropriate that some form of test is necessary in order to clarify your symptoms further. There are a wide variety of tests that may be arranged either straight from General Practice or alternatively via your hospital appointment.
Blood Tests
Often following a consultation the health professional you see may request some blood to be taken to be analysed at the laboratory. We have produced a form which informs you of:-
- Which tests have been ordered
- A brief description of what the test looks at
- A system to track through to ensure that you receive the results.
Having a blood test - this page outlines a number of the more routine tests with links to further information.
Occasionally a fasting sample is needed:-
Fibre Optic Examinations
With specialised fibre optic instruments various areas of our bodies may be examined for example inside our stomach. Below is a list of the most common of these investigations and links to further information:-
X-Rays / Scans
An ordinary x-ray is a quick, easy and cheap test. It may be all that is needed to diagnose or assess various problems. However, an ordinary x-ray has limited use. More sophisticated 'contrast' x-rays, CT scans, or other imaging techniques may be needed for accurate or further assessment of certain body parts, particularly of 'soft' tissues.
Cervical Smears
More information.
Mammography
More information.
Colposcopy
More information.
ECG
More information.
Echocardiogram
More information.
Spirometry
More information.
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