A queston about tests

[Kujerry]

I keep hearing from you all to get a copy.

I was wondering if I should get copies for all my tests and lab works, ie.  blood test, liver biopsy and ultrasound. I go for all my results on the 13th is it ok to ask the dr. for a copy or do they not make copies for you. or I need to bring a note pad and pen and write everything he says.

just wondering for you veterans.

[Barbtj]

I get a copy of all my blodd work, tests, etc from all my Doctors. They make you a copy .
Just ask them and they will give it to you. That way you have the data if you ever change docs or need it for a reference.

[friole]

Get a copy of everything.  Everything you mentioned -- all the bloodwork and all the reports -- ultrasound, liver biopsy, the works.  You never know when you are going to change doctors.  Just aske your doctor when you go for all past report and ask each time there is a new test.  They have to provide you with them.

After I relapsed I contacted a specialist who, of course, wanted copies of all my records.  I went to my GI and he gave me a puny package of papers.  It doesn't even compare to the records I had compiled myself. (the hemotologist never faxed himcopies of my weekly CBCs).   I took my records and some of his, if I didn't already have it, and organized them, made sections for PCRS, blood tests (CBCs), biopsies and ultrasounds.  I made two copies - one for the new doctors and one for me.

Besides, all the doctor says is that things look good.  Or maybe the something is  a little high.  If you have the actual copies, you can see trends, for example in hemoglobin drops.

frijole

[ladywhy]

My old doc's office charged me thirteen bucks for copies. Now..when I go to labs...I tell them I want a copy. They ask me to sign for it each time and I do. Remember..each time.
HAve a nice weekend!