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<blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 1452529" data-attributes="member: 94045"><p>I imagine the 2 urine samples are for 2 different things. The nurse will use a dip stick to test for a few bits and bobs. The other sample will be sent to the lab for full analysis. This happens to me, too, but it is all routine and nothing to worry about.</p><p></p><p>It sounds to me like your surgery works in a similar way to mine. GP's aren't interested and have little reason to be unless you are struggling. Their routine reviews are delegated to nurses and my details are on the computer to generate a letter inviting me to attend for blood tests at whatever interval is appropriate to me. 6 months or 12 months, depending on how well (or otherwise) I am doing. This system has worked for you - you have received your letter.</p><p></p><p>In my surgery, the blood tests and urine dip stick are done by an assistant (not a nurse). I also get weighed and measured, blood pressure and so on. When the results are back and the nurse has seen them either she will make an appointment with me or I can ring and make the appointment yourself. This is all routine and works well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluetit1802, post: 1452529, member: 94045"] I imagine the 2 urine samples are for 2 different things. The nurse will use a dip stick to test for a few bits and bobs. The other sample will be sent to the lab for full analysis. This happens to me, too, but it is all routine and nothing to worry about. It sounds to me like your surgery works in a similar way to mine. GP's aren't interested and have little reason to be unless you are struggling. Their routine reviews are delegated to nurses and my details are on the computer to generate a letter inviting me to attend for blood tests at whatever interval is appropriate to me. 6 months or 12 months, depending on how well (or otherwise) I am doing. This system has worked for you - you have received your letter. In my surgery, the blood tests and urine dip stick are done by an assistant (not a nurse). I also get weighed and measured, blood pressure and so on. When the results are back and the nurse has seen them either she will make an appointment with me or I can ring and make the appointment yourself. This is all routine and works well. [/QUOTE]
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