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Is it normal for doctors to make you wait to know what your lab results and pelcvic ultrasound results are ? i have to wait almost two weeks to know..

Q: is it normal for doctors to make you wait to know what your lab results and pelcvic ultrasound results are ? i have to wait almost two weeks to know..

LAB &amp;XRAY: Final lab and XRAY reports may take 1-2 was to be received in the mail. If there is a critical result patients are usually called on 24-48 hour period. To be safe ask your doctor to mail or email final copies for your records after the 2 week window.

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LAB &XRAY: Final lab and XRAY reports may take 1-2 was to be received in the mail. If there is a critical result patients are usually called on 24-48 hour period. To be safe ask your doctor to mail or email final copies for your records after the 2 week window.

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Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

Is it normal for doctors to make you wait to know what your lab results and pelcvic ultrasound results are ? i have to wait almost two weeks to know..

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