(09) 535 7218 (Mon-Fri, 8.30-4.30)

Investigation of DVT

POAC will fund community ultrasound investigation of suspected DVT where:

  1. Patient presents with signs/symptoms of DVT, AND

  2. One of the following:

  • Pregnant or Superficial Thrombophlebitis or Upper Limb or Repeat scan required within 7-10 days (as advised by haematology/thrombosis), OR

  • Wells Score >2 (see here), OR

  • Elevated d-dimer (age-adjusted if 50+ years lab d-dimer)

    Age

    D-Dimer

    <50

    >500

    51-60

    >600

    61-70

    >700

    71-80

    >800

    81-90

    >900

    >90

    >1000

Important notes:

Delayed ultrasound: Consider anticoagulation (refer Healthpathway)

Bilateral limb ultrasound: Requires haematology endorsement

Exclude Red Flags: If any concerns regarding PE, discuss with Haematology prior to referring to POAC

NOTE: Refer to POAC terms and conditions of use and ensure patient is eligible for public health funding.

Submit Referral

Referrals can be submitted by:

  1. POAC PMS system

    Generate a new referral via the PMS POAC form, use the DVT Diagnosis Code.  Email radiology request to referral@poac.co.nz

    OR

  1. Submit Online Radiology Form here

Once the referral has been received, POAC will coordinate the booking and contact the patient and referrer with booking details.

Haematology Contact

Te Toka Tumai Auckland

  • Contact the on-call haematology registrar:

    • Phone (09) 307-2800:

      • Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm

      • Monday to Sunday, 10.00 pm to 8.00 am

    • Phone 021-492-246:

      • Monday to Friday, 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm

      • Saturday and Sunday, 8.00 am to 10.00 pm

Counties Manukau

  • Contact the on-call haematology registrar:

    • 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, phone 021-242-4798. If there is no answer, wait and call again as the registrar may be with a patient. Do not leave a message.

    • After hours – Phone (09) 276-0000.

Waitematā

  • Contact the on-call haematology registrar:

    • 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, phone 021-784-656.

    • After hours – Phone (09) 486‑8908.

Updated: May 2025

 

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