Haematological cancer referrals
Referral route
GP to please book before patient leaves practice
Possible procedures on typical USC (“2ww”) pathway
Blood tests, bone marrow biopsy, lymph node biopsy, X - ray, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI.
Essential tests prior to referral
FBC, blood film, U&E, LFT, LDH, serum calcium, immunoglobulins, serum protein electrophoresis, if appropriate , and serum free light chains
Optional tests (concurrent to referral) or other useful information
Ultrasound scan for lumps
Things the hospital or patient need to know
Contraindications for MRIs (e.g. pacemakers, aneurism clips etc)
Past medical history and full drug history
What the hospital tells the patient in letters
We try hard to minimise delays in clinic, but you should allow up to 2 hours for your appointment. If your GP has asked for you to have some blood tests, please make sure these are done before your appointment.