| Requests for Prostates | a) ?Post mict residue | Maximum 8 weeks |
| b) ? Outlet obstruction | ||
| c) ? Bladder residue | ||
| Microscopic Haematuria on asymtomatic patients under 40yrs old |
Maximum 8 weeks |
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| Microscopic Haematuria in over 40yr olds. | Maximum 2 weeks | |
| Testes – All are considered urgent except asymtomatic hydroceles |
Urgents Maximum 2 weeks |
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| Asymtomatic hydroceles | Maximum 4 weeks | |
| All Livers ? mets are fast tracked | ASAP | |
| Hepatomegaly | ASAP | |
| Gallstones ? RUQ pain | Maximum 4 weeks | |
| Abnormal LFT`s with no other indication | Maximum 4weeks | |
| Ill defined abdominal/pelvic pain | Maximum 4 weeks | |
| Acute renal colic ? stones |
should be IVU |
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| Any palpable mass | Maximum 2 weeks | |
| ? mass | Maximum 4 weeks | |
| Pelvis | a) Menorrhagia | |
| b) Fibroids | ||
| c) Ovarian cysts | Maximum 4 weeks | |
| d) ?PCO | ||
| e) Endometriosis | ||
| PMB | Maximum 2 weeks | |
| Female UTI`s | Maximum 4 weeks | |
| ? Pancreatic Tumour | – refer to Dr Moshy
If Dr Moshy is not around ask the Dr requesting the scan if the report is –ve what are they going to do – if they will take no further action then do the ultrasound. If they would go onto do a CT or ERCP then do not do the ultrasound. |
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| ? Renal artery stenosis | U/S Urogram - We are doing the scan to check for renal abnormalities not to look for renal artery stenosis. | Maximum 4 weeks |
| If the patient has increased BP plus something else written on the form | Maximum 2 weeks | |
| Chest/Ascites | ASAP | |
| Thyroids | Maximum 4 weeks | |
| All Biopsies and Aspirations | have to be discussed with a Consultant Radiologist | |
| Dating scans | Requests for TOP`s – should all go through 1X.
If however 1X do not have any slots then we can accept GP referrals and try to fit them in as soon as possible.
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| All requests for ? Threatened Miscarriage |
usually go through 6X.
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| We do not accept requests for RPCO
post partum, this is a clinical diagnosis.
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| We do not accept referrals for ?
ectopic pregnancy, these MUST go through 6X.
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| Sonographers can request some
X-Rays – see separate protocols.
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