2006-09-16 15:19:59 · 5 answers · asked by pxn114 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
depending on why the blood was drawn, anywhere from 1-7 days
2006-09-16 15:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by HK3738 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blood samples themselves are usually only good for a day to a week, depending on the kind of tube they were drawn into.
The test results by law need to be kept in medical records for 7 years for patients over the age of 18, and for pediatric patients must be kept for 10 years, usually. This may vary by state and by country, as laws may differ.
2006-09-16 22:31:23 · answer #2 · answered by agentdenim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse in a hospital. Medical records which hold a patient's blood results are never discarded.
2006-09-16 22:25:13 · answer #3 · answered by MoonlightBear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on why it was taken in the first place. most routine bloods are kept for anything up to 7 days. bloods taken to test for HIV and blood born viruses are kept longer.usually 6 months. blood test results are kept forever.
2006-09-16 22:31:51 · answer #4 · answered by galaxygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until the local vampire comes to drink it.
2006-09-16 22:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋