When do doctors get results?
I got blood work done exactly 2 weeks ago (2/28/08) for HIV/AIDS and hepatitas. My doctor called me this past Tuesday (3/11/08) and said the results were in.
My question is, how long do blood work results take for HIV/AIDS and hepatitas? If I did have something, wouldn't the lab call my doctor immediately? I know blood work doesn't take that long to come back.
Please note that my docotrs office has a policy that if a patient were to get blood work done, the patient would need to schedule and appoinment (3 weeks after the visit) when the results come in so he/she could discuss it with their doctor, person to person. This is regardless if they have anything or not. I know that a lot of doctor's facilities send a letter or call the patient. I guess it has to do with privacy reasons.
Thanks!
**beautifulbrunette**