NHS GUM clinics

[Stevepenny1975]

People,


Has anyone used the GUM clinic?  I was up last Wednesday, and I am anxiously waiting results and was curious to know how long I would expect to wait if HIV or something that serious was found in my blood.  It's all I can think about, ive already had to take time off work etc.  I have heard two weeks quoted, and even 3 weeks.  I am now past the 5th day and was thinking could I consider getting till the end of this week with no news as me being in the all clear?

All advice welcome, even just of your experiences at this or any other nhs clinic.

[Stevepenny1975]

I rang up and spoke to someone who actually cared and they sourced out my results or me which where negative :-)

[Stevepenny1975]

No I'm not posting this over there. I've been over there. This is a more generalized std question due to it being about nhs waiting periods.

Thanks though I appreciate your input.

[Vance2335]

Mor eHIV info post in the HIV forum.

[Stevepenny1975]

They rarely answer their phone because its so busy, and the receptionist guy hasn't a clue so although the most logically solution doesn't benefit me at the moment unless I ring ranting and raving wanting to speak to someone with some knowledge.  It will be a week tomorrow from the blood draw, hopefully If it was HIV I would have got a call already..

[Vance2335]

Suggest you call the clinic and ask them.

[Stevepenny1975]

I guess anyone who was used the service to advise of turnaround times etc. Its been 6 days, the wait is not fun. 2 more weeks of this would be hectic

[Vance2335]

What exactly are you looking for?