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My blood was normal but do they send your blood to a lab to get further tested for routine check ups or is that only if you ask them too, what to do?
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Yes: Running a limited number of blood tests (blood cell counts and levels of few metabolites/chemicals) is an acceptable part of a routine general exam but you can decline having those tests if you wish.
Answered 3/9/2015
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