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Waiting For Blood Test Results

jennyj

By jennyj
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I had some blood work done a few weeks ago(on a Thursday) to test my iron levels. The nurse said to call back Monday and she would tell me what the results were. Well I waited, called her back and she said the CBC was ok but they had to send the iron levels off. So I waited until this Monday and called back. She said she really couldn't tell me anything,but there is a problem, and the doc would have to call me "right" back. Ok it's Thursday. How does anyone else wait without seeming overly paranoid?

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I had some blood work done a few weeks ago(on a Thursday) to test my iron levels. The nurse said to call back Monday and she would tell me what the results were. Well I waited, called her back and she said the CBC was ok but they had to send the iron levels off. So I waited until this Monday and called back. She said she really couldn't tell me anything,but there is a problem, and the doc would have to call me "right" back. Ok it's Thursday. How does anyone else wait without seeming overly paranoid?

Hi Jenny--This is so typical of doctors--I know they're busy, but they have to realize how difficult it is to be the person waiting to hear results. I think you've been patient long enough! I would call the office, and request my results again. I would keep calling until you get them. You don't have to be unpleasant about it, just let them know that you won't be put off any more. Your nervousness is completely understandable--sending good thoughts your way :)

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Hi Jenny--This is so typical of doctors--I know they're busy, but they have to realize how difficult it is to be the person waiting to hear results. I think you've been patient long enough! I would call the office, and request my results again. I would keep calling until you get them. You don't have to be unpleasant about it, just let them know that you won't be put off any more. Your nervousness is completely understandable--sending good thoughts your way :)

Thanks for the advice. It's so good to have someone know how you feel. :blink:

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I have to have blood drawn tomorrow. My doc told me today that she will give me the results when I see her in two weeks. She also said that if something shows up urgent, her office will call me as soon as they find out. I guess they get lots of phone calls from impatient patients!

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My doctor finally called back with my results. My hemoglobin is 9, but he said he was concerned because my

iron serum and iron saturation were very low so I have to have another IV iron infusion. I haven't had one since being diagnosed with celiac. Can anyone tell me what serum and saturation are?

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