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I had my blood drawn and got a letter in the mail that the lab results include some abnormalities that require further follow-up. what could this be?

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Speculation: Need additional information but i would follow up with doctor.

Answered 5/8/2013

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Anything: See your doctor for complete evaluation in order to determine possible diagnoses and therapy.

Answered 5/8/2013

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A member asked:

I had my blood drawn and got a letter in the mail that the lab results include some abnormalities that require further follow-up. what could this be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

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