How long does intrinsic factor antibody test take in the lab before results available? Thank you.

[Leilanilea]

[nobodysdriving]

I would expect to wait up to 10 days, of course it may vary from lab to lab, but 7 to 10 days on average

[Leilanilea in reply to nobodysdriving]

Thank you very much for your answer, nobodysdriving

[Mrs_Somerset]

Hi Leilanilea,

I had mine through in just 3 days, but htat was rushed because mu B12 was so low.

as nobodysdriving said, it really does vary from lab to lab.

If you had it done privately you can call the lab for an update any time.

If you had it done via the NHS, it is worth giving the docs a call after 1 week, and ask them to chase up the results, they can get lost in the internal mail.

don't forget to get a copy of your test results - until I joined HU I accepted the message from the receptionist of " its ok" - but now I know you are entitled and the "it's OK" can sometimes be very wrong.

best of luck

Big gentle hugs,

M

[Leilanilea in reply to Mrs_Somerset]

Thank you, Mrs. Somerset! I'm in the U.S. and have access to my labs online, which is great. Routine labs are sometimes available in hours or same day, but I wasn't sure about this test. I appreciate your advice re keeping copies, and I do so. (My Mom was born in England, Plumstead).

Linda

[T-Deedle in reply to Leilanilea]

I am in the Us and received my Intrinsic factor test in three days.

[Leilanilea]

Thanks, T-Deedle, if results not online by Mon I'm going to check on them.