Fossey

So My m/w told me that if I didn't hear anything about my blood test results then everything was OK, but I didn't like that so called anyway. And when I called the receptionist went quiet and then went off. Came back and said there is a note to say the Dr needs to speak to you. Said my doc isn't in so won't be until Monday, so I said get any Dr to call me as I am worrying. So she said OK.
OMG I am stressing big style now. I guess the Drs are out for lunch so no one is there to demand to talk to

polo_princess

try not to worry too much hun hopefully it will be nothing major

Blah11

You've got to remember that it's just a risk factor. It doesn't mean 100% your baby will be born with an abnormality. And honestly, it's not the end of the world if your baby has downs syndrome. Try and stay positive.

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Blah11

Oh and maybe it's just b/c you have anaemia or something!

thelilbump

try not too worry too much. You know what drs receptionists can be like, they won't admit anything they don't have to, don't blame them really! So it might be something and nothing. If it gets later in the afternoon and still no word cal them back. Fingers crossed 4 ya

Fossey

He called back and just said I had some kind or germ in my urine that could be an infection but also may not be but nothing to worry about and if i get any symptoms to pop down. Not all my results were back. I asked him about the HCG levels and he said it didn't show anything so may not have been back. Do they test the HCG in the blood or urine? I would have thought if it was urine it would show as that test is back same with the blood... anyone know if they actually test HCG in first bloods? and if so how long do they normally take*shrugs*

mugzy

Glad to hear it's nothing serious.

HCG levels are usually taken from blood tests. Sorry, not sure how long it takes to get the tests back, probably depends on if they've marked it as urgent and how busy the lab is.

Fossey

Thanks and does anyone know if they are routinely done or if they are just done if requested?

Mervs Mum

The Dr usually says what he wants testing on the request form that goes with your bloods. HCG is sometimes tested for just to detemind you're pregnany ie. like a HPT or a full count of the HCG can be requested.

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thelilbump

i've only had my bloods taken once so far at booking visit, oh, twice actually the triple test bloods being second time. Didn't have them taken at last check up (24 weeks).