Why would the doctor call me after a blood test?

If a result is sufficiently abnormal to cause any immediate medical concerns the doctor will contact you themselves. If a doctor wants to discuss a test result where there is no significant level of concern, they may ask reception to book you in for a routine telephone call.

Will GP call with blood test results?

Most tests done at your GP surgery are ‘routine’, meaning there is no urgency, so it may take a few days to get the results. If the people reporting on the blood results see anything they are worried about, they will contact your doctor or nurse and the surgery will get in touch.

What does abnormal blood test results mean?

Abnormal red blood cell levels may be a sign of anemia, dehydration, bleeding, or other disorders. The normal range for men is 4.5 million to 5.9 million cells per microliter (cells/mcL); for women it’s 4.1 million to 5.1 million cells/mcL.

Do viruses show up on blood tests?

Bacteria, viruses and fungi can show up in body fluids, such as blood, urine (wee), faeces (poo), sputum (spit), cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bone marrow and skin cells.

What does a full blood count reveal?

A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia. A complete blood count test measures several components and features of your blood, including: Red blood cells, which carry oxygen.

What does it mean when your blood test shows inflammation?

Blood tests known as ‘inflammatory markers’ can detect inflammation in the body, caused by many diseases including infections, auto-immune conditions and cancers. The tests don’t identify what’s causing the inflammation: it might be as simple as a viral infection, or as serious as cancer.

Why did my doctor not respond to my routine blood test?

Routine blood tests are generally done to look for problems, so if your CBC, blood chemistry, and cholesterol results fall within normal ranges, the doctor’s office may not reach out to you about your report.

What happens if your blood test comes back abnormal?

If anything comes back abnormal, you’re usually asked to see the doctor. I have regular blood tests and I’m often asked to see my doctor, only to be told, they’re very slightly out of the normal range. Of course, it could be something but if it was serious, I’m sure they’d phone her and speak to her directly.

Should I talk to my doctor about my blood test results?

Or they may send you a copy with little or no explanation. But even if things appear normal, be sure to follow up and discuss your blood test with your doctor, nurse practitioner, or nurse, recommends the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

Should doctors call you immediately if your lab results come in?

Any results that are considered life threatening are immediately called to the ordering doctor. If you have concerns about your results and have not heard from your doctor call the office and the doctor or an assigned nurse will review them with you. Should doctors call you as soon as possible if your lab results come in bad?