Patient Information

Guidance on How to Take Samples

How to Take a Mid-Stream Urine (MSU) Specimen – Patient.info

How to Take a Urine Sample – NHS

How to Take a Stool (Poo) Sample – NHS

Useful Links

How to swallow a tablet – NHS

RDUH Infection Prevention & Control – For information on MRSA, CPE, C.difficile etc.

Devon Sexual Health – For STI Testing, Contraception etc.

NHS Website

Patient.info – Symptom Checker, Health Information and Medicines Guide for Patients

Lab Tests Online UK – Patient Education on Blood, Urine, and Other Lab Tests

Lyme Disease Action — Lyme Disease Action: Striving for the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease and associated tick borne diseases.

Please also see our test pages for further information on tests you may be undertaking or have been recommended by your Doctor: