It's been one week since I was supostu have my lab results back. I am really getting worried. Do you thinks it's bad news because there taking so long?
2007-02-20 12:54:22 · 19 answers · asked by beyondthelimit 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
No- doctors take forever to call back. My husband once waited 14 days. Doctors are too busy to deal with phone calls. And sometimes labs are slow.
2007-02-20 12:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've seen different doctors over the last couple of years. Some call whether the reports are fine or if they find something in the reports. Some don't call at all and let you call the office to find out the results. It could be that the results came back fine but I would call the office to check.
2007-02-20 12:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I find it odd, many doctors don't call patients with their test results. I would think the fact you haven't been contacted is more of a positive sign than a negative one, as your doctor has an ethical responsibility to contact you if there is anything negative in your report.
I would suggest you call your doctor's office, and request the results of your tests. I have some anxiety when the office staff tells me I must discuss that with the doctor, but that is the usual procedure.
Hope everything is all right...!
2007-02-20 13:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by pickynickie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not a bad sign at all. Labs get backed up ALL THE TIME!! The only bad sign is if your doctor tells you there's a bad sign, so don't worry!!
2007-02-20 13:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by lanibear55 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a medical lab and doctors get their lab reports within 24 to 36 hours. Call your doctor if your concern about it.
2007-02-20 13:03:46 · answer #5 · answered by Rommie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One week is not long at all. If there are no bad news, they generally don't call. But if you are worried, definitely follow up by calling the dr. When it comes to your health, never be afraid or embarrassed to call or speak to your doctor about it. Even if you do feel like you bug them. That's why they're there to help you.
2007-02-20 13:03:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't get to worried. A lot of doctors say that they will only call you if you need to come in for more testing. If I were you I would try to stay calm with an open mind because usually it is a good thing if they don't call you right away. It also wouldn't hurt for you to call them.
2007-02-20 13:02:52 · answer #7 · answered by mlssa_mllr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's bad news they call you as soon as they get the report back. They have to get right on what's wrong. If it's nothing to worry about then they just wait till the appt. Sometimes if you call them they might tell you stuff. But usually they wait for the appt.
2007-02-20 13:09:57 · answer #8 · answered by Me2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO: If it's bad news, they call you immediately (some treatment of follow-up is needed).
Normal results are slow to be communicated (because there's no urgency if things are normal/ok)
The slow response is more likely a sign there there is nothing to be concerned about..
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2016-09-29 09:48:45 · answer #10 · answered by durrell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋