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If I have my blood
taken today, when will my physician get the results?
The turn-around-time for results vary. Routine tests such as CBC,
Cholesterol, Pregnancy, just to name a few, are resulted and reported
the same day. Cytology and Pathology test results may take three to
five days to result.
What is my blood type?
This test, as with all laboratory tests, must be ordered by a
physician. Centrex does not perform blood typing test on specimens
without an authorized physician order. If you are interested in knowing
your blood type, it is best to contact your physician directly.
Do I have to fill out a requisition every time I
need lab work? Isn’t my information already in the computer?
Yes, if you have had laboratory services performed at Centrex in the
past, your information is in the computer. However, a laboratory
requisition needs to be completed each visit to verify that the
information is accurate and updated. The form must be completed in
full, each time, to accompany your specimen. Your signature is also
required for each date of service. Your physician may order different
tests each time you visit, therefore, a new requisition is necessary
and must include the ordered tests as well as diagnosis codes.
Can I have a copy of my lab results?
In order to comply with New York State Department of
Health Regulation 58-1.8 of NYCRR, clinical laboratory
“results of tests can only be reported to physicians or other
authorized persons”. Results can only be reported to the
ordering physician. Reports shall not be issued to the patients
concerned except with the written consent of the physician or other
authorized person.
What cholesterol is the good cholesterol?
HDL is the good cholesterol and it
is recommended to be greater than 40 mg/dl. LDL
Cholesterol is referred to as the
“bad” cholesterol and its optimal value is less
than 100 mg/dl. Total cholesterol levels are desirable at less than 200
mg/dl.
Can you send a copy of my lab results to my Primary
Care Physician and my Specialist?
Although you are being cared for by more than one physician, Centrex is
only permitted to send the results to the ordering physician. If you
would like additional copies sent to your physician, it is necessary to
ask the ordering physician to write “copy to Dr.______ ".
Why can’t I leave the Patient Service
Center during a three-hour glucose tolerance test?
Sitting for three hours at a patient service center can be
inconvenient, but it is necessary when glucose tolerance testing is
being performed. Activities such as walking, eating, or drinking can
affect your results. In order to provide accurate results, reduce the
need for repeat testing, and for safety reasons it is required that
patients receiving glucola remain at the patient service center.
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