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My brother is healthy and had a routine blood test. page said sample was unfit for testing and came back with lots of zero values. what does this mean?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lab draw error: Possibly there was a problem drawing your brother's blood, or the sample deteriorated before it could be tested. Sounds like he'll need to have another lab stick so measurements can be made.

Answered 6/7/2013

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Need to repeat tests: Don't worry, when blood is drown , placed into test tube, some times lacks enough preservatives so the blood clots inside the test tube and test could not be done , that is what happned to your brother's blood , need to send properly preserved blood to the lab.

Answered 6/22/2020

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Collection error: Something went wrong in collecting or transporting the specimen. It's not an indicator of a health problem for your brother.

Answered 6/8/2013

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