DVT Investigations: RFL

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Direct access vascular studies service for ambulatory patients with suspected acute deep vein thrombosis at RFL, with same-day follow-up in ED or haematology for confirmed cases, and secure email communication of results to the practice.

Should the patient not be found to have acute DVT, the GP retains responsibility for follow-up.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • see inclusion criteria on request form (includes modified Wells clinical score).

Exclusions

  • patients whose care would require special infection prevention and control precautions
  • patients not registered with a GP
  • patient who are not ambulatory, as the service cannot accommodate them via the direct access referral route; consider sending ineligible patients to local Emergency Department.

How to Refer

NCL Primary Care Physicians may refer to this service

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Referrers should also telephone the department directly via 020 7830 2862 to agree a timeslot for a same-day appointment for the patient, capacity permitting. After this, complete the DVT Investigation Referral Form - NCL - RFH, including the agreed appointment time on the form, and send to rf-tr.vascularstudies@nhs.net 

Where to find the form

  • NCL Global Documents folder > Investigations

Review date: Saturday, 29 August 2026