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Corona Virus - do I go for blood test during lockdown

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brgf2012

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Hi All,
First post, so apologies if this has been covered elsewhere. I was diagnosed on 22 Feb with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes.
I am taking 2 metaformin per day for the diabetes.
My question: I am due for a 4 week assessment soon and have a blood test form for this (Purple top EDTA 4ml), but with the lockdown now in place should I attend a blood test clinic, as we are supposed to stay indoors?
I have tried phoning the clinic, but phone lines are permanently engaged.

Advise required please!
Thanks
JB
 
Keep trying. I got a text from the surgery to say they had closed down. If GP thinks I should be seen in person, arrangements will be made.
 
brgf2012 said:
Hi All,
First post, so apologies if this has been covered elsewhere. I was diagnosed on 22 Feb with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes.
I am taking 2 metaformin per day for the diabetes.
My question: I am due for a 4 week assessment soon and have a blood test form for this (Purple top EDTA 4ml), but with the lockdown now in place should I attend a blood test clinic, as we are supposed to stay indoors?
I have tried phoning the clinic, but phone lines are permanently engaged.

Advise required please!
Thanks
JB
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Welcome to the forum @brgf2012 , I am afraid we cannot answer you, you need to persevere with trying to get through on the phone.

Edit to add out link to our useful info which you may find helpful:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.17088/
 
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