blood test results

[Doraflora]

hello everyone

Here’s an odd one for you all (and not for me this time, but I worry - 😏)

my husband got his blood test results last week. All the various results are grouped separately and in some areas it says “borderline: need to speak to the doctor” when those particular results are all within the correct ranges. And the gp never mentioned it when he spoke to my hubby - and my husband never asks questions as much as me😂

Has anyone else come across this? Not sure if the gp concerned is a new kid on the surgery’s block….

Thoughts would be much appreciated.

[piglette]

I think they choose a phrase scroll down to it and then hit go. I suppose if they don’t scroll down properly they could get an earlier or later phrase, so it may be finger problems if they look OK. I had one GP who said my CRP reading had gone down, I pointed out that it had gone up. She then said, but only by a small amount. I pointed out it had risen 60%. Perhaps they don’t understand figures!!

[Doraflora in reply to piglette]

Yes, and maybe they don’t look at things too well in the first place, but causing their patients unnecessary worry.

Good job we’re on the ball.

Thanks piglette.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Were they borderline but in range? And the GP may well have looked at them and seen the same as you saw, apparently OK?

[Doraflora in reply to PMRpro]

Some were well within the range, that’s what I can’t understand.

our usual gp would normally just have put “borderline: no action required” if the readings were close to the edge. But a lot of these latest ones were all pretty good, apart from two or three.

Think I might challenge it…

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Doraflora]

Then I'd suspect someone ticked the wrong box! And yes - I think it needs following up. Either a person or a computer needs a reset!!!!

[Doraflora in reply to PMRpro]

Well, it won’t be the first time they’ve made mistakes on our notes!

[KASHMIRI1]

I have had this for the last 4 years on and off. My GP is very good and keeps an eye on things and often repeats a blood test.

[Doraflora in reply to KASHMIRI1]

Well my hubby is having repeats done in three months, but I’ll no doubt have to remind the surgery that we need it doing. They’re not the most proactive…😏

[KASHMIRI1 in reply to Doraflora]

Hope the tests go well.

[Doraflora in reply to KASHMIRI1]

Thanks Kashmiri1

[Pixix]

Yes, I have. When my results come in, they are reviewed by my GP, who is not surprised that some of mine are often borderline, as I have a lot of medical issues. Then he will take action to repeat if necessary, but often it’s not. You say the borderline ones are well within the limits, so I’m not sure that would worry me. Perhaps I’ve misread your post! If you are concerned, suggest you contact the surgery.

[Doraflora in reply to Pixix]

Thanks Pixix. I might just challenge the surgery about it, as they often make errors on our online notes!

I was just baffled why the doc would put “borderline: speak to the doctor” when the results were ok. Perhaps I’m being too pedantic and need to get out more😂

[Pixix in reply to Doraflora]

Just a thought…are you sure your doctor wrote that? When our results come in the notes like that are put there by the blood results lab, I believe, & are added automatically, depending on the result. Then my doctor reviews them & decided if he needs to take action. Guess I’m wrong! I had one last month ‘borderline, speak to nurse’, but I didn’t need to do anything, it had just been flagged up (I assumed by the hospital lab when results printed at hospital lab!!) I may be totally wrong, but always thought they arrived at my surgery with those notes already on them, to help Dr’s review them easily!! I don’t sweat the small stuff nowadays, tbh, I’m too busy, have 4 consultants to keep track of, numerous appointments & tests…must go see if neurologists letter has arrived at surgery, now you’ve mentioned ‘stuff’!! S x

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Pixix]

Lab reports usually just flag "out of range" and it is automatically done by the computer. Comments would be done by a receptionist/non-medically qualified member of staff.

[Pixix in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks, I thought the labs flagged the out of range. The comments are always precisely the same, which usually means they are done by computer these days!! I often get ‘abnormal, but expected’ on my results…but no action needed! S x

[Doraflora in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks PMRpro, as always! 👍

[Doraflora in reply to Pixix]

Thanks, Pixix, I guess you’re right there. It might have been the lab’s report. I will check it out with the surgery though - out of interest.

I worry about the small stuff but seem to manage bigger stuff better😂

[Pixix in reply to Doraflora]

But ‘sweating the small stuff’ is bad for your mental health, & wastes energy, when we haven’t got much!! I’m not telling you how to live your life…but I want you to be happy & relaxed…that’s the way to a happy & healthy life! S x

[Doraflora in reply to Pixix]

Oh, bless you Pixix; I’m absolutely fine. Honestly!

I long ago realised life is too short to worry unnecessarily, so I try not to fret too much - if I can😊

I (we) enjoy our life and look forward to things all the time. (PS: I must tell someone: I’ve found out today that we’ve been allocated Wimbledon tickets - on the last day (men’s finals). So excited….)

I’ve just had a Quick Look at your resume. My: you’ve certainly got a lot on your plate. Heather. x

[Pixix in reply to Doraflora]

That made me look! It’s quite out of date, I need to add trochanteric bursitis & orthostatic hypotension! Excellent news re wimbledon, that’s unbelievable! Mens finals!! Hope you’re both well enough to go! Yes, I’m disease collecting, up to 11 now, & heading for the Guinness book of records! S x

[Doraflora in reply to Pixix]

Don’t be too greedy😂

[Pixix in reply to Doraflora]

I know, I’ve tried to sell a few by auction, but none are popular! S x

[Doraflora in reply to Pixix]

Maybe you need to up your price for them😂

[Pixix]

ha ha!!!! Great idea!!