Lisnaskea Medical Centre

Leaving specimens/samples into the Practice

Dear Patients,

IF YOU ARE ASKED BY GP, NURSE OR HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE A SPECIMEN OF FAECES, URINE, SPUTUM ETC. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES BELOW:

  • The sample collection box is situated on wall beside back door of the practice.
  • The sample box will only be open between 8am and 12 mid-day.
  • Samples will not be accepted after 12 mid-day.
  • All samples need to be dated and timed on the form (if provided) and sample bottle.
  • Samples will only be accepted in specimen containers that have been provided by the GP/Practice Nurse/Hospital or Chemist.
  • Please ensure form and outside of specimen container has not been contaminated with sample.
  • URINE Samples :

If you think you have a urinary infection you must contact reception and complete a symptom form first, samples

will not be tested unless this form is completed.

Date published: 23rd December, 2024
Date last updated: 4th March, 2025