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Luton Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Service
Our service is led by community nurses. We provide same day and easily accessible service for all GP’s within Luton NHS area to refer patients who they suspect may have a DVT.
Our service provides:
- a dedicated mobile number for the use of Luton GPs who need advice about referral criteria
- a same day appointment for patients referred by GPs with suspected DVTs. If a DVT cannot be excluded via the D.Dimer blood test at Luton Treatment Centre, patients will be referred to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital for an Ultrasound scan. All patients are offered the appropriate treatment following the scan.
Our on-call nurse is available to administer Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) on the weekend and bank holidays for patients that require an ultrasound scan to confirm or exclude a DVT.
This service is provided between an agreed time with the patient between 10am and midday on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays.
We work from Luton Treatment Centre.
The Luton Treatment Centre
Vestry Close
Luton
LU1 1AR
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Referrals
We will only accept referrals from Luton GPs. To refer, please call our team on 07890 011349.
We do not accept referrals for patients who:
- do not meet the referral criteria for assessment of suspected DVT at the Luton Treatment Centre.
- are suspected to have a Proximal DVT
- are suspected to have Bilateral Leg DVT’s
Contact us
You can contact our service Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm.
Telephone number - 0333 405 0040
Mobile telephone number - 07890 011349
Please note, our last patient appointment will be at 6pm.