Pet scan results - how long should they take?

I have been waiting 2 weeks for the result 

  • Hi Web1234 and thank you for your post.

    I'm sorry to hear that you are waiting for results, and I can appreciate that this is a difficult and stressful time for you.

    The time it takes to receive test results can vary between different NHS Trusts due to various factors.

    In most cases, it takes between two to three weeks to receive results, but some people have experienced longer waits.

    Shortages of staff who interpret results can contribute to delays.

    I don't know if you have tried chasing the results.  

    You can call your hospital specialist’s secretary via the hospital's general number (switchboard).

    If it was your GP who requested the PET scan you could contact your GP surgery to enquire if they have had any results.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.

    It might help to talk things through with one of our nurses on the helpline. You can call for free on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

    I hope you know more soon and everything is okay.

    Kind regards,

    Tina