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Meds, Mind, Body & Benefits => Questions About Treatment & Side Effects => Topic started by: Niceguy2013 on October 12, 2013, 09:28:37 pm

Title: Requesting lab results
Post by: Niceguy2013 on October 12, 2013, 09:28:37 pm: Would my doctor have a problem providing me with a printed copy of my past year if lab results? I'd like to use the aidsmeds.com 'Graph My Results' tool too keep track of my progress.

http://www.aidsmeds.com/graphs/

I have a follow up appointment on Monday and was going to ask for it.
Title: Re: Requesting lab results
Post by: J.R.E. on October 12, 2013, 11:06:56 pm: Hi,..

There shouldn't be any problem with asking for a copy of your lab results ! This is part of your medical file and you are entitled to it.

I never had any issues, with getting a copy of lab results, and any part of my medical history.

I would have a real problem with a doctor, that would refuse to give me a copy of my lab results.

Go ahead and ask for these results, each time they become available.

He may charge a small fee, for a years worth of results. ( but not always )

Also, his office help, will most likely be the ones that will give you those copies, so if they are busy, you may not get them that same day..

Ray
Title: Re: Requesting lab results
Post by: buginme2 on October 13, 2013, 12:53:12 am: Does your doctor/clinic/medical center have online access?
Title: Re: Requesting lab results
Post by: Niceguy2013 on October 13, 2013, 08:21:59 am: Thanks guys.

This will only be the 4th set of labs for me. I was diagnosed in December. Labs done at the end of Jan, March, June, and September. He has shown me the results on his laptop and they appear to be on a single page.

I will ask if I can get copies tomorrow. I think I'm smart enough to figure out what most of the numbers on it are... If I use google anyways.

I'm covered under Ryan White now so I don't think there will be a charge. I'll post again after tomorrow.
Title: Re: Requesting lab results
Post by: Niceguy2013 on October 13, 2013, 08:23:41 am: Quote from: buginme2 on October 13, 2013, 12:53:12 am
Does your doctor/clinic/medical center have online access?

Not that I'm aware of, but I'll ask.
Title: Re: Requesting lab results
Post by: Jeff G on October 13, 2013, 08:27:50 am: I don't know if its the same in all states but where I live if you are on medicaid they will not release your medical records directly to you . They will let you sign for them to be sent to another medical provider . I am not sure it that pertains to something as simple as labs though .

I asked a few years ago for my records and was denied because I was on medicaid .
Title: Re: Requesting lab results
Post by: Niceguy2013 on October 13, 2013, 09:13:02 am: I'm not on Medicaid. I didn't have insurance at all when I was diagnosed and was referred to a doctor who could set me up with RW assistance. I was very lucky.
Title: Re: Requesting lab results
Post by: J.R.E. on October 13, 2013, 11:07:48 am: Quote from: buginme2 on October 13, 2013, 12:53:12 am
Does your doctor/clinic/medical center have online access?

:) That was going to be my next question. So make sure to ask your doctor this. If so, all you need to do is create a user name and password, and you will have all this info at your fingertips.

Let us know how you do tomorrow.

Ray
Title: Re: Requesting lab results
Post by: Niceguy2013 on October 14, 2013, 03:06:29 pm: My doctor was great and printed out all my labs for me. He even said it was great that I was actively participating in my treatment.

My cd4 has gone from 210-300-508-635-555.
CD4 % started at 23% and has climbed every pull to the latest of 35%.
VL still undetectable and liver and kidney function are great.

Thanks again for everyone's help.
Title: Re: Requesting lab results
Post by: J.R.E. on October 14, 2013, 06:38:45 pm: Quote from: Niceguy2013 on October 14, 2013, 03:06:29 pm
My doctor was great and printed out all my labs for me. He even said it was great that I was actively participating in my treatment.

Glad to hear that !! 8)

Ray 8)