# How long do lumbar puncture results take? **URL:** \ **Category:** New diagnosis and before diagnosis\ **Created:** [27 January 2013 15:24 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/how-long-do-lumbar-puncture-results-take/16720 "2013-01-27T15:24:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [27 January 2013 15:24 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/how-long-do-lumbar-puncture-results-take/16720/1 "2013-01-27T15:24:06Z")
Hi everybody! I had a MRI last year which showed 6 lesions on my brain so the doc sent me for a lumbar puncture on 9th Jan. I rang the surgery Friday (25th) and there aren’t any results through yet. I was wondering if maybe the results just go through to the neuro and not my GP? Also wondered how long the results for a lp take? My right leg is so very painful with pins, needles and intense burning, I also get burning at the front of my neck. Does anyone else get these symptoms? ---
**Author:** ![Fizzy\_Legs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7c8e57/32.png) [@Fizzy\_Legs](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Fizzy_Legs)\ **Post date:** [27 January 2013 16:27 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/how-long-do-lumbar-puncture-results-take/16720/2 "2013-01-27T16:27:30Z")
Hi, My results took 4 weeks to come back and my GP told me the results, mine was positive. He didn’t tell me over the phone though, I had to go and see him. Fizzy x ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [27 January 2013 19:09 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/how-long-do-lumbar-puncture-results-take/16720/3 "2013-01-27T19:09:00Z")
I was told at least two weeks for the results when I had mine a few weeks ago. My results go to the neuro first and then he writes to my GP (and usually sends me a copy too, although I don’t think they all do this). It can take a while for them to get typed up though if the secretary is busy so may be worth giving them a call. Mags xx ---
**Author:** ![Moyna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecccb3/32.png) [@Moyna](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Moyna)\ **Post date:** [28 January 2013 13:45 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/how-long-do-lumbar-puncture-results-take/16720/4 "2013-01-28T13:45:02Z")
Hi, I had one in the middle of August last year. Neither I nor my GP had heard anything by 1st October. My GP told me to write to consultant and ask. I got a reply a couple of weeks later. If I hadnt of wriiten I probably wouldnt have known until my next appointment which was 15th November! It was negative which is why he probably didnt contact me. Regards Moyna ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [30 January 2013 00:38 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/how-long-do-lumbar-puncture-results-take/16720/5 "2013-01-30T00:38:12Z")
Thanks very much for your replies. I phoned the surgery today but they said my results aren’t back yet. Looks like it maybe another week or so before I get them as it seems you all had a good wait too. If I hear nothing in 2 weeks I’ll phone the neuro’s secretary. Thanks again ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [30 January 2013 10:23 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/how-long-do-lumbar-puncture-results-take/16720/6 "2013-01-30T10:23:54Z")
Apparently it takes 10 days for the lab to test, so after that time they should be able to get the results. ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [30 January 2013 13:19 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/how-long-do-lumbar-puncture-results-take/16720/7 "2013-01-30T13:19:15Z")
Hi, My LP results took about 4 weeks and they went to the Neurologist. I was told over the phone (after I chased his secretary a few times) that the result was positive of MS and then got a letter confirming the diagnosis. I then had a follow up appointment with the Neuro 2 months later. My legs are very weak (feel like jelly all the time) and I have pins & needles. Just keep chasing the surgery for the results - I would have thought you’d have them by next week. Sarah ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [30 January 2013 22:23 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/how-long-do-lumbar-puncture-results-take/16720/8 "2013-01-30T22:23:52Z")
My LP results took two months to come back. The wait was no fun! Teresa xx