When is "Normal" NOT Normal?
In the last two weeks I have had three instances of out-of-town patients being told by their medical doctors that their blood tests were normal. When we got the copies of the actual blood test results, they all had values that were elevated beyond the clinical normal range. It reminded me again that it is VITAL to get copies of all tests that you have done, either in a doctor?€™s office or hospital.
In all of these patients?€™ situations, having the correct information makes a difference regarding how we will manage some immediate symptoms, as well as making the needed changes to avoid having potentially serious health problems in the future.
If you ever need help getting your test results, let me know. We have a form that you can fill out that is effective.
~Susan