Practice Nurse Services
Our Practice Nurses Bernie Campbell & Reena Chaudhary are available for appointments.
Blood Tests
We are a small surgery with only one Nurse room allocated for blood tests. Therefore we offer a private phlebotomy service only.
Blood tests associated with the HSE Chronic Disease Management Programme will also be facilitated. GMS patients requesting routine bloods will be directed to book a blood test in Beaumont via Swiftqueue.
We facilitate private blood tests ordered by a Consultant. Please specify this when booking and bring your consultants phlebotomy order form to your appointment.
All above mentioned blood tests must be ordered by one of our GPs or a Consultant. We have appointments with the Nurse every morning, Monday to Friday. You cannot book these through the Chatbot so please call reception to make a booking.
Our samples are sent to Beaumont Hospital and results are returned electronically, directly into your patient record. Once your results have been reviewed by one of the doctors, you will be contacted by the surgery with your blood test results.
24 Hour Blood pressure monitor
We have a 24 hour blood pressure monitor available. Our GP will have requested that you have this service. If the request is from your Consultant, they will provide you with a letter of request. You can make an appointment with our Practice Nurse to have this done. The device is worn for a day and gives an accurate assessment of blood pressure. Results are available within 24 hours of removal. This test is covered by the Medical Card.
ECG
An ECG is a recording of the electrical activity in the heart. Your doctor may need to refer you for various reasons. A modern ECG machine is available in the practice. This test is covered by the Medical Card.
Cervical Smears
Cervical smears are FREE between the ages of 25-60. Please register at www.cervicalcheck.ie to obtain your ID number.
All of our medical team are fully registered with Cervical Check the National Screening organisation.
A smear test (sometimes called a pap test) is a simple procedure where a doctor or nurse (smear taker) takes sample cells from the cervix (neck of the womb) to look for early changes. A smear test can identify cell changes BEFORE they become cancer cells. Early detection means early intervention and therefore means the best possible outcome.
You will require your PPS number and a letter from Cervical Check.