Really worried now

[Gillybabe]

Not sure what this means but had usual blood test but the doctor has phoned me to say I have to repeat it as pathology lab could not do it as there was too much plasma to get a result. Is there anyone who can advise me what this means.

[adelew]

I could be wrong, but I don't think it's anything to worry about. I think it's when the sample just isn't good enough - perhaps the blood draw hasn't been done properly, or the bottle not inverted appropriately/stored correctly. Sorry, I'm really not sure but it doesn't sound like it's a problem with you so much as the sample!

[Gillybabe in reply to adelew]

Thank you so much for your answer.

[diogenes Remembering]

It's usually when the blood sample hasn't been properly separated into serum (your blood minus the red blood cells) and the blood cells themselves as a clot which is got rid of. It's almost always the pure serum that is used for testing.Obviously in this case the blood cells weren't properly separated.

[Gillybabe in reply to diogenes]

Thank you for answering so promptly. Does that mean it was caused by consistency of my blood is wrong or pathology did not separate properly.

[diogenes Remembering]

It would be a mistake in the path lab.

[Gillybabe in reply to diogenes]

Thank you so much.

[spongecat in reply to Gillybabe]

Maybe their electric centrifuge blew up and they cannot find the old school manual one which can only do a few test tubes at a time!

Joking aside. Annoying that you have to do it all again. Not your fault

[Gillybabe in reply to spongecat]

Ha ha! In view of snow it is a bit of a nuisance but thats life!!!!!