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Good morning,

Just wee bit of advice, I had a call from my local surgery to say, after recent blood tests (done at home, on request of my haemo) that my folic acid and vitamin level were low and could I come to surgery to have more bloods done but when I said no because isolating (GP actually sent me isolation letter) I was told blood test could be "put on hold" until pandemic is over. I am left now thinking what my GP is playing at, surely I need tests again or I don't, would be very interested if anyone could help get my head around this one!!!!!!!

Love Phyllis xx

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5 years ago

Hi Phyllis,

I do understand your worry, and it's true that these further tests do need to be done, but unless you already have a serious underlying condition which will be badly affected by this first set of results, then it isn't a life-threatening thing in the same way that COVID-19 is. If it had been life-threatening, then I think your GP would have made repeat tests available to you straight away.

So in fact your GP believes it's safer for you to wait until the current restrictions on us are over. Tests are repeated for all sorts of reasons. I don't know why yours need to be but if your GP isn't worried about your waiting, then I don't think you need to be either. I hope that helps. Very best wishes and please try not to worry about it too much.

Simris• in reply to5 years ago

Hi Callendersgal,

Thanks for your reply, will just have to go with it, I did have blood tests done at home 2 weeks ago for haemo, he organised it all, perhaps haemo more on the ball.

Phyllis xx

Oldfloss5 years ago

Our surgery is not carrying out routine blood tests.

Maybe ring your surgery... and ask to speak with the GP and ask if Folic acid tablets and vitamins could be recommended for you take if necessary?

• in reply toOldfloss5 years ago

Our surgery said that as well that the routine check ups and blood tests are postponed at present but the urgent ones are going ahead as usual.

I don't think that vitamin deficiency is an emergency myself and can safely wait.

Oldfloss• in reply to5 years ago

Eat well..eat healthy...and stay strong xx

Jennymary5 years ago

I agree with both responses you've had, if GP feels they need doing now they'll find a way to get them done, also it may be worth finding out from GP or a pharmacist if tablets will help until blood tests are done, good luck x

5 years ago

Hi Phyllis

I agree with both responses. If your GP thought that your urgently needed the blood tests he/she would have said so. They have understood your concerns and are happy to wait.

If you are still worried then contact the surgery to double check for piece of mind.

Take care x

petejmarshall5 years ago

Good morning Simris

All blood tests that are classed as routine have been put on hold. With your GP saying that you are able to wait for the blood tests for your problem that you have suggests that they are just under the borderline or Just above the borderline. If they were Dangerously low they would have arranged for you to have a other blood test right away at home. Or your local chemist can do it sometimes if someone is trained in taking blood samples like they can now with flu injections. I know that it is a worrying time that we are experiencing now like other people have said to you in there replies. I endorsed there advice to you. Just follow the NHS and the Government advice on the coronavisus outbreak and hopefully we will get through this deadly disease soon. If you ate still worried ring or go online to NHS111 online services for medical advice. And tell them your problem and they either will direct you to someone who can help you or tell you to follow your Doctor's advice and instructions. If you feel unwell at anytime ring 111 or 999 if it's a real emergency situation. You have no need to get worried about this matter just relax and do something to take your mind off things. Take care of yourself and stay safe always. Peter

Simris• in reply topetejmarshall5 years ago

Hi Peter

Thank you sooooo much for your lovely reply, yes very uncertain and difficult times but hopefully all will be well........eventually. Take care and stay safe 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

Phyllis xx

MidoriVisually impaired5 years ago

Probably just a standard letter, and they didn't realise you were isolating. Things like this happen even in the best GP surgeries.

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