Reviewed on : 17 Mar 2023

Reviewed by : Kate Ray

Expires : 17 Mar 2025

TWO WEEK REFERRAL SERVICES – LUNG

 Indications for an urgent referral for a suspected new malignancy are (see NICE Guidance link)

Chest X-ray

• Suggestive of lung cancer
• Unilateral pleural effusion 
• Non-resolving consolidation

Normal chest X-Ray with high suspicion of lung cancer/ mesothelioma

Unexplained haemoptysis (> 40 years)

Pre-investigations required of G.P: Chest x-ray, U&E’s within 3 months

Please provide the patient a Cancer Research UK Information Sheet – follow link

Two Week Wait referrals should now be processed through the NHS eReferral Service (previously known as Choose & Book)

Please see copy of new referral form below – follow referral link on right