Can GP authorise dextrose and 24 hour urine test?

[cc120]

Or do I have to see a specialist for these tests?

[Amandajl]

I have both these tests done by my GP, I would have thought you could get your GP to run them

[cc120 in reply to Amandajl]

Hi Amanda, GP said she couldn't authorise, as specialist test?????

[Amandajl in reply to cc120]

Am gob smacked at how they seem to all differ

[Jackie]

Hi They can or they can also authorise these tests to be done at a private hospital. Not very expensive.

Jackie

[cc120 in reply to Jackie]

Hi Jackie, so my GP lied about not being able to authorise these tests herself?!?!

[Jackie in reply to cc120]

She probably did not realise she could as unusual. I would ask the nearest Lab to you for a price and a form, so that it is right and then ask GP to sign it.

Jackie

[cc120 in reply to Jackie]

Hi Jackie, when you say the nearest lab, how do I find contact details of relevant labs?

[Jackie in reply to cc120]

Hi Look up private hospitals, mostly Spire, Nuffield and Priory. phone and ask. Spire probably best, I have used them from GP.

Jackie

[cc120 in reply to Jackie]

Hi Jackie, so they are ones that GP would sign for but I would have to pay for?

[Jackie in reply to cc120]

Yes easier on the hospital`s form. I get the hospital to fill it in ,then it is right! Then get it signed by GP.

Jackie

[cc120 in reply to Jackie]

But I pay for the tests?

[Jackie in reply to cc120]

Hi If at a private hospital, yes but I know urine collection is cheapish.

Jackie

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to cc120]

It is possible that local regulations and management stop her from doing so. It is unfair on her to assume she lied, and to call her a liar, without clear evidence. (Certainly you can have whatever private thoughts you have. I have no idea of the truth here.)