Table 3.
Action taken when patient presents with no blood results available
| Action taken | Site no. (%) |
|---|---|
| Blood test arranged | |
| POCa test is completed | 8 (11.3) |
| Send for blood test and scanned same day (if possible) | 17 (23.9) |
| Send for blood test then scan reappointed on a different day | 15 (21.1) |
| Risk stratification | |
| Low risk, continue with scan; high risk, blood test and reappoint | 5 (7.0) |
| Low risk, continue with scan; high risk, ask radiologist | 3 (4.2) |
| Ask a consultant radiologist | 21 (29.6) |
| Scan continues | 1 (1.4) |
| Scan continues, but patient advised to hydrate post-scan | 1 (1.4) |
| Total | 71 |
a
POC, point of care (creatinine).