SCARED!!!

[lck23]

Had my blood tests (fasting and HBA1C) done on Monday morning and I've just called for the results but got the receptionist who can't give out blood test results, so she has asked for a nurse to call me back to discuss them.

Now I'm in limbo, waiting for the nurse to call so scared!

 

[mo53]

Oh dear. Try not to worry. Post after she has rung so we know how you got on

 

[ally1]

please do not worry

 

[lck23]

Still waiting :/ still scared!

 

[Ruth B]

I know it's easier said than done, but try not to worry. The receptionist at my doctors can't give out results, I always have to speak to a nurse or doctor to get the figures Hopefully it's good news.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Don't be scared! Worrying won't change the results. They are what they are. Good luck!

 

[alliebee]

Its normal practise in some surgeries for receptionists not to be able to give results over the phone. Try not to worry. .the reason for this is in case patients have questions that the receptionists are unable to answer

 

[ally1]

i found that when my results from blood tests were very high, my gp rang me and had made an appointment to see me on the same day that he got the results

 

[izzzi]

If you had the test this Monday, today is a bit soon for the results to be ready including your doctor having to look at them before the information is passed for other persons to view.( hence delay in phone call from nurse )
I also think it is a good idea to get copies of your Blood results ( cost about £1.00p ) these copies are very handy for obvious reasons, eg; comparing to previous results etc;
It is not easy not to worry or be scared, So I hope you soon get these blood test results.
Best of luck

 

[lck23]

Hi all!

The receptionist just called and results are as followed:

Fasting: 4.7
HBA1C: 32 but I'm REALLY confused about that - from what I can see, it is really low or really high?

Can anyone shed some light?

X

 

[Bluetit1802]

It's brilliant!!!!!!! Perfectly normal. HbA1c between 20 and 41 is non-diabetic, so you are well within that range. (despite all your worrying!!)
Fasting of 4.7 is also brilliant. Normal is under 5.5.

 

[sally and james]

32: That is an amazingly good result! Look it up here, http://www.diabetes.co.uk/what-is-hba1c.html It's almost in the middle of the NORMAL range.
4.7 is also NORMAL
Nothing to be scared about there!
Keep up the good work
Sally

 

[Ruth B]

Looks about perfect, congratulations.

 

[lck23]

Thank you all! The thing I looked at was the old one I think hence why I couldn't figure out the 32... But after looking at the table thing I can see it is good

Thank you all so much for putting up with me over the past 2 weeks and I'll certainly take this worry and stress as a lesson and put in to place some of the things you've all told me - cut down on carbs and sugar more exercise etx!

Thank you

xxx

 

[sue@ssh]

Brilliant result Ick23, I have to wait to 22 Oct for my results. The docs wont let the receptionists tell you. I can only hope they are good. Usually get asked for an early appt if the BS are haywire.

 

[Marieukxx]

brilliant results. When I had my test on the Thursday afternoon I asked when the results would be back and because I was so ill I booked in to see the doc the next week for the results as I figured they must shed some light on what was wrong with me. The very next day on the Friday I got a call telling me to come in now to see my doctor for the results! I was scared but also relieved to know they knew what was wrong with me

 

[Marieukxx]

Brilliant result Ick23, I have to wait to 22 Oct for my results. The docs wont let the receptionists tell you. I can only hope they are good. Usually get asked for an early appt if the BS are haywire.

God that's a long time!

 

[izzzi]

Well done @lck23 great news

 

[Bluetit1802]

Brilliant result Ick23, I have to wait to 22 Oct for my results. The docs wont let the receptionists tell you. I can only hope they are good. Usually get asked for an early appt if the BS are haywire.

If the doc or nurse has seen your results and passed comment on the print outs, your receptionist should be able to give you them. I had my blood test last Friday morning. I got my results over the phone on Monday. It is only when the doc or nurse hasn't seen them that the receptionist can't tell you.

 

[ally1]

great results