The patient would need to be referred or have their diagnosis confirmed 3 months before diagnosis or one month after the date of the latest recorded Stroke/TIA. The Read Codes below are still available and would recommend you use the most appropriate the day of admission as A&E will refer for the test to be completed while the patient is an inpatient at the hospital.
CTV3
XaJkS Stroke / transient ischaemic attack referral
XaJYc Referral to stroke clinic
XaXOh Referral to transient ischaemic attack clinic
8HQ3. Refer for NMR scanning
8HQ4. Refer for CAT scanning
Version 2
8HBJ Stroke / transient ischaemic attack referral
8HQ3. Refer for NMR scanning
8HQ4. Refer for CAT scanning