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Why would a doctor or lab retest or reevaluate a blood sample? my results were "updated," after which results came more in line with standard ranges.
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Lab error: Especially, a sample may be damaged in transit. The damage may be discovered after results are sent out, and corrected. This is why physicians -- mostly us pathologists -- supervise the lab closely.
Answered 10/3/2016
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