Is Dulwich Hospital still doing blood tests ?

[mark88]

I had one 3 weeks ago, went at 11 am, no queue straight in and out , results back with GP 48 hours later.

[Sue]

Yes Dulwich Hospital still doing blood tests, according to my GP (memo to self: stop putting it off ....)

[Alan Medic]

Thanks for the posts. The OH did get her test there today. However I was sure I'd read somewhere on the forum that it wasn't doing them anymore. Good to have somewhere so convenient.

[the-e-dealer]

Well I hope they have gone home by now. There I said it!

[Sue]

the-e-dealer Wrote:

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> Well I hope they have gone home by now. There I

> said it!

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Eh? Who?

[Poppins]

The hospital is still doing blood tests and i have never waited longer than twenty minutes to be seen. Mid morning or afternoon are the best times to go.

[Alan Medic]

Are they still doing tests there and if so do you know how long it takes to get results?

Thanks.

[first mate]

They are still doing bloods and long may they continue to do so. The hospital provides a vital local service, especially for the elderly and infirm. Results depend on lab tests necessary but the technician can normally tell you sort of time to expect.

[nxjen]

First thing in the morning tends to be very busy. Obviously there are those hoping to pop in quickly before going to work but there are many who need to have their blood taken, i.e. for cholesterol levels, after a period of not eating, say from 10 o'clock the previous evening. Not even a cup of coffee (or tea) is allowed! So as one of those desperate for a caffeine fix first thing in the morning, I go there first thing in the morning so I don't have to wait too long for that wonderful first cup of coffee and I guess I'm not the only one. And yes long may the blood test service at East Dulwich Hospital remain.

[Robert Poste's Child]

Results are back with your GP usually in under a week.

[Mustard]

Gone are the days when you needed to fast for a blood draw for a cholesterol test.

[nxjen]

Mustard Wrote:

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> Gone are the days when you needed to fast for a

> blood draw for a cholesterol test.

Interesting. I know guidelines have changed for those taking statins and annual blood tests for cholesterol are no longer required but my doctor tells me tests for liver/kidney function are still required. I'm due a blood test and the form I got from my doctor requests a lipid test (cholesterol) as well as liver/kidney tests. Will have to check if in fact there is a need to starve, I really would rather not! In the meantime I came across this on the NHS website: http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1018.aspx?CategoryID=69

[tiddles]

no I still have to do the fasting blood test for cholesterol - apparently it is to do with different types? Its a right pain though (the fasting not the blood test!)

[Pugwash]

I have diabetes and have to do fasting blood tests. I used to go to Dulwich Hospital in the morning but after waiting 3 hours one day and informing my GP about this, I now have the fasting ones done at my GP surgery. As a non insulin dependent diabetic - it was felt too dangerous for my health to not have anything to eat for 15 hours (You cannot eat after 8 pm or drink after 10 pm except for water and medication) Since I work in Kings, I go for an ordinary blood test around 3 or 4 pm as less busy then. Last time got seen in 10 mins.

[Mustard]

I don't take statins, but was told no need to fast for cholesterol tests any more.

[Robert Poste's Child]

tiddles Wrote:

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> no I still have to do the fasting blood test for

> cholesterol - apparently it is to do with

> different types? Its a right pain though (the

> fasting not the blood test!)

I did a blood test a few months back which included cholesterol and I was told no need to fast for that, but perhaps not all cholesterol tests are equal.