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Tests & Test Results

Blood Tests:
A Phlebotomist is present in the centre for administration and taking of blood for analysis. This service is mainly available for elderly and acute patients in the local area.
Practice:
Day:
Fasting
Patients:
Non-Fasting
Patients:
Hamilton
Wed
9.30 - 10.30
10.30 - 11.30
Fri
10.30 - 11.00
11.00 - 11.30
Ross
Tue
9.30 - 10.30
10.30 - 11.30
Note: The phlebotomist can only see a limited number of patients per session.
Fasting: When your blood test requires fasting, nil by mouth should be taken to be from 8pm the previous evening prior to the blood sample being taken. If you do not observe this requirement, your blood sample may be invalidated.

Specimens:
Urine specimens for laboratory testing can be left at reception up to 1.30pm each day. The specimen must be clearly marked with the patient’s name and date the specimen was taken.
The specimens will be collected by courier and taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital Pathology Department.
Specimen containers are available free of charge from our reception. Specimens must only be provided in the proper container and should be sealed in the envelope provided before being left with the receptionist.
Please note all stool and semen samples must be taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital and not brought to the surgery.

Test Results:
If the doctor has sent you for tests, you must telephone the surgery to obtain your results between 10am and 12noon.
Please note that some results can take 10-14 days to be returned to the practice. Please do not call for your results until at least 5-7 days after the test was carried out.
Test results will normally only be given to the patient in the interests of confidentiality.

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Spring Bank Holiday Closing:
Please note that the surgery will be closed on: Monday 27th May & will re-open Tuesday 28th May 2013 at 8am.
For emergencies when closed, please ring the usual surgery number:
0844 477 3558.
Staff Training Shutdown Notice:
Please note that the surgery will be closed for staff training purposes on:
Friday 24th May 2013 between 1pm & 2pm
For emergencies when closed please call the usual surgery number: 0844 477 3558.
Thinking about Stopping Smoking?
A Specialist Stop Smoking Advisor will be available at The Hamilton Practice Wednesdays 3pm - 6pm (last new appointment 5.30pm).
 
 
LOCAL CALL RATE TELEPHONE
NUMBER:
We have had an additional local call rate telephone number installed at the practice: 01279 215415
Your call will be added to the queuing system along with the 0844 number.
West Essex Clinical Commissioning
Group:
West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG) has the responsibility of commissioning healthcare for the population of West Essex.
We are delighted to tell you that the West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group external website is now live. This can be found at www.westessexccg.nhs.uk.
The website is being continually developed and you will notice that it will change and evolve over the coming weeks.
Approved GP Training Practice:
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Are your Medical Records Up-to-Date ?
Please complete our Health Questionnaire.
Are You a Smoker or Have you Given Up ?
Have you moved address ?
Have you monitored your Blood Pressure ?
Repeat Prescriptions:
Data & Paperlight Accreditation:
The practice is very proud to announce that it became the first practice in the West Essex PCT area to attain Data & Paperlight Accreditation following a Data Accreditation visit by the PCT on the 18th Dec 2008.
Practice Area Expanded & New Patients Welcomed:
Patient Experience Survey:
Patient Self Check-In:
Patients can now save time & avoid queuing by checking-in for their appointment using our new touch screen located in the waiting room.
Going Abroad ?
Please take a look at our Travel Clinic.
Childhood Immunisation:
Childhood Immunisation and Pneumococcal catch-up programme. Any parents with concerns or questions should go to: www.immunisation.nhs.uk
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