It is one thing to have the test results and another thing to be able to read them and understand them fully. Unless you have some knowledge of the medical profession a lot of those test results and the effects they have on major organs such as kidneys, liver and heart long term will be lost on you.
However it is excellent that you have them and can bring them to appointments..


Quote Originally Posted by Grace View Post
Just curious - how many of you obtain, and keep, the results of every lab test, x-ray, biopsy you have had?

My MD is pretty good about sending me the results, but I make sure I get a copy of every test I have. I have a 3-ring binder with lab tests, USN (ultrasounds), x-rays, MRI, EEG, EKG, CT scans, path reports. I even have the OR notes from my last surgery.

There are times, if the reports are lengthy, when there might be charge - usually no more than 10˘ per page. I feel it is worth the cost to have the records.