Getting bloodwork done right now

[DK0223]

Bad idea with the coronavirus pandemic? I just changed my appoint with my urologist next week to a telehealth appointment, don’t wanna risk sitting in a doctors office right now. But it got me thinking, is getting labs done risky as well?

 

[Jph30]

Bad idea with the coronavirus pandemic? I just changed my appoint with my urologist next week to a telehealth appointment, don’t wanna risk sitting in a doctors office right now. But it got me thinking, is getting labs done risky as well?

I dont think it's a bad idea to still get labs done. I recieved an email the other day from Quest Laboratories (where I get my labs done) that they are still open and taking specimens through this crisis, and that they are taking all proper precautions.

 

[socialdfan]

I had my bloods drawn at the lab at 6am yesterday morning, only one there, they were thorough with precautions then had my visit via a virtual online call.

 

[tren_plz]

Someone mentioned they've jacked their prices up drastically. Any word if thats true? I haven't looked myself and use my own insurance now.

 

[maldorf]

I'm going to a Lab Core near me tomorrow for an important INR test. That office isn't very busy. I called today at 11 am and they'd only had 4 patients since 7am when they open. Try to find a place like that. If you dont absolutely need it I would probably skip it. Base your decision also on how prevalent the virus is in your area. Our county only has 9 confirmed cases now, so I'm not too worried.

If you really need the test then I'd get it soon before the virus spreads more and the risk goes up.

 

[buck]

The chance of running into some one at a Urologists appointment would be lower I would have to think. Since they are not on the front lines dealing with infectious disease. Where as sick people go to labs to get their blood drawn.

 

[maldorf]

The lab Corp clinic I'm going to wont run tests on anyone showing symptoms of covid-19 nor do they test for it. I would be concerned about going into a hospital.

 

[buck]

The lab Corp clinic I'm going to wont run tests on anyone showing symptoms of covid-19 nor do they test for it. I would be concerned about going into a hospital.

Hospitals are a likely place to contract it. They do sceanings at the door from my experience. As I was there a couple times a week ago as my mother was admitted. But as people can be carriers for a days or longer without having any symptoms any where sick or ill people are raises the chances.

 

[DK0223]

I was gonna request some labs during my appointment with my urologist, but I’m gonna hold off I think. Wasn’t anything that NEEDS to be done, just some routine labs. I appreciate the replies everyone!

 

[maldorf]

Hospitals are a likely place to contract it. They do sceanings at the door from my experience. As I was there a couple times a week ago as my mother was admitted. But as people can be carriers for a days or longer without having any symptoms any where sick or ill people are raises the chances.

Exactly. I was considering not getting the test, but that would pose a chance of bleeding for me. I had a bad bleed last fall, so I'm going in reluctantly to the clinic. I feel better about it since the volume of patients is very low. Called back at 2pm to check on something and they have had only 7 patients all day long up to that point.

Waiting to go back to your appointment at the hospital you would not be able to maintain the magic 6 feet distance.