Blood tests are a common part of health care. They can tell you if your blood has too much or too little oxygen, how fast your heart beats and many other things. But what happens to the blood after it is taken from you? This article will explain the process that happens after a blood sample is collected for testing and provide an overview of what doctors do with the results once they get them back.
A blood sample is a small amount of your blood that is collected, tested and then sent back to you. The purpose of collecting a blood sample is to do one or more of the following:
When a blood test is done at the doctor's office or clinic, the lab technicians who work there usually use small needles and syringes to draw out your blood into vials or test tubes that are labeled with your name and other information about the test being done on them, such as what kind of test it is (for example: "Complete Blood Count" or "Lipid Profile").
Once your blood has been drawn and sent to the lab, it is tested. This can be done at a hospital or doctor's office, but many labs also exist in cities and towns where there aren't any hospitals or doctors' offices nearby. The lab will test your blood sample for signs of disease or illness.
The results are then sent back to you via email or regular mail so that you know what they mean and how best to treat them if necessary!
Once the results are ready they are sent to the doctor or other staff member who ordered the tests. The doctor can then make a decision about how to treat the patient, based on what their body is telling them through these tests.
Doctors use their results to make decisions about how to treat patients. For example, if a person has high cholesterol, they may recommend lifestyle changes like eating less fat and exercising more (or taking medications). Or if a woman's blood test shows that she is pregnant, the doctor will talk with her about prenatal care options such as ultrasounds or other tests that can monitor the health of the fetus.
Blood samples are taken from people to find out what is wrong with them and how to help them get better.
Doctors use blood samples to test for diseases, infections and other conditions that can be treated by a doctor.
Once a blood sample is taken it will be transported to a laboratory for testing. The sample will be kept cold and transported in a sterile container. It's important that the sample not be exposed to any germs or contaminants during this process, as this can affect how accurate the results are. Once at the lab, it will be tested by trained medical professionals who have been certified by an accredited organization (like ASHI).
Once the lab has tested your blood sample, they send their results to a doctor. The doctor will review these results and determine whether or not you need treatment.
The doctor reviews the results and determines whether or not there are any additional tests needed. If necessary, he will order additional tests.
If additional tests are needed, the doctor will order them and you may need to have another blood draw.
In many cases, results are available within one or two days. If a more complicated test is needed, it could take several days for the results to be returned. The doctor will call or send you an email when he or she has them.
If seeing you in person is necessary (for example, if there's something unusual in your test results), then he or she will schedule an appointment with you right away so they can discuss them with you face-to-face and answer any questions that come up during their discussion with him/herself
The process of getting your blood drawn and having it tested can be overwhelming. You might feel nervous, or even afraid, about the procedure. If this is the case, try to relax and remember that the phlebotomist has been trained in how to draw blood safely. If you are still nervous about having your blood drawn, ask for a different phlebotomist who may be better suited for your needs.
The results from your blood test are important to your health. They help doctors make sure that you're healthy and may even help them find out what's wrong if something is wrong. That's why it's important for all of us to get regular checkups!