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Ongoing PSA testing question

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Posted 21 Jun 2022 at 20:41

Just a quick question. It's now just over three months since my first post surgery PSA test. I was expecting to get a call back for another test by now. I am wondering whether this is something I need to set up with my GP (that would certainly be easier than travelling to the hospital) or whether it needs to be officially referred to my GP by the hospital. Chris

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Posted 21 Jun 2022 at 21:55
I can't give a definitive answer, but for me all the tests were done through the hospital for the first year. Given the NHS backlogs still around it may take a little more than three months for them to schedule things.
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Posted 21 Jun 2022 at 22:02

Mine were always arranged by my NHS Oncologist.

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Posted 21 Jun 2022 at 23:31

Hi Chris - To date I've always requested a blood test form to be mailed out to me via my (oncology) specialist nurse, and then arranged the blood test myself at my usual GP Practice.

Edited by member 21 Jun 2022 at 23:32  | Reason: Additional info

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Posted 21 Jun 2022 at 21:55
I can't give a definitive answer, but for me all the tests were done through the hospital for the first year. Given the NHS backlogs still around it may take a little more than three months for them to schedule things.
User
Posted 21 Jun 2022 at 22:02

Mine were always arranged by my NHS Oncologist.

User
Posted 21 Jun 2022 at 23:31

Hi Chris - To date I've always requested a blood test form to be mailed out to me via my (oncology) specialist nurse, and then arranged the blood test myself at my usual GP Practice.

Edited by member 21 Jun 2022 at 23:32  | Reason: Additional info

 
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