HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Why might my blood test go through the oncology department?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Review blood: Sometimes I am asked by other physicians to review a blood smear. Others ask me to look at a report. That is probably the main reason. Hope this answers your question.

Dr Lizarraga and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/19/2020

5.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What to do if I am having blood discharge from my nipple. Gynecologic oncology breast specialist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Should I be concerned about a complex cyst that is 2.3 cm? Im 26 with normal ovarian blood flood. I couldnt tell if my doctor was concerned, but she recommended a follow-up in 3 months. I dont understand why she didnt seen me to oncology?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

The recommendation by Gastro. MD to remove a terminal ileum polyp is surgery by a general or oncology surgeon. I may decline the offer for a blood transfusion and other blood products at that time. What could go wrong in the situation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Just checked my blood tests from the emergency department and it says that the hemolise interfered with the results, what does that mean? Is it bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Was diagnosed with 3mm uvj w month ago. Took two urine test at the ER department two days after and both time there was no blood in the urine. Does that mean I passed the stone and didnt catch it? Havent had pain for other a month?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

How confident should one typically be in blood tests ordered by a hematologist with oncology specialty showing no signs of cancer?
Medical Oncology: Is having an lgG4 blood test ever of any value in monitoring pancreatic cancer?
Post Whipple Oncology Operation: Is the lgG4 blood test of any monitoring value for diagnosed pancreatic cancer?
Im having blood discharge from my nipple. Gynecologic oncology or breast specialist?
I am being referred to oncology after not responding to B-12 injections and blood levels keep dropping. Should I be concerned? I am unable to absorb vit and minerals well since short gut syndrome?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.