This can't be good....UPDATED

[Grace]

Do you know what lab test you had - glucose, cholesterol???

I think it's terrible of them not to give you some idea of what they want to see you about. When I had an elevated glucose, they called and told me the results, then had me go to the lab a week later for a repeat - to verify the results. Just as high blood pressure cannot be confirmed by one weird reading, a single lab test is not definitive. Request a 2nd test.

Do you ever request results be sent to you? You have every legal right to a copy - they are your test results. I always have a copy sent to me, and often get them before the doctor sees them. You can tell if the results are okay, as the normal limits are indicated next to each test.

[Queen of Poop]

They did the same thing to me 2 years ago when they found a lump in my breast that ended up being removed. Except that call came on a Friday afternoon. I asked the girl if it was something bad, she said she could not tell me. So I wait, ever so patiently (said thru gritted teeth!)

[Christiansmommy]

Ugh, I know how you feel!! When I was pregnant with Jeremy, after his 18 week ultrasound, they called (on a Friday!!), and said they needed to re-look at some things, but wouldn't tell me exactly what was wrong...that weekend was sooo hard to get through! They shouldn't be allowed to do that!! He had "bright" looking kidneys on ultrasound, that did turn out to be a type of kidney disorder that he has....but that waiting was soooo hard!! I'll be thinking of you, hope all is well!!

[CountryWolf07]

I will keep you in my good thoughts!

Hope everything goes well.

[Alysser]

Hope everything is okay and it's nothing serious. Good luck!

[Jessika]

Why can't they tell you over the phone??

[*LabLoverKEB*]

I was wondering the same thing, Jessika... hmmm

Prayers and good thoughts on the way!

[sparks19]

Oh I hope it is nothing....

I had some blood tests done once and the Dr called to say I needed to come into the office... and all it was was low iron

I hate when they make people worry...don't they KNOW what that does to people?

[Jessika]

I was wondering the same thing, Jessika... hmmm

Prayers and good thoughts on the way!

I just mean in general, though, why can't Dr's tell patients test results, whether they're good or bad, over the phone? I've never really understood that. I'd rather just know, good or bad, instead of sweating over it overnight or, worse still, over the weekend.