Why I will not have blood drawn at the hospital anymore

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Last June due to a problem with having a test preformed at my doctors office, I opted for having my blood drawn at the hospital lab one would think they know what they are doing right LOL

They took the 8 tubes and I left to have knee surgery the next day Following week I went to get the results and they did not run one as the hospital did not send the lab a frozen sample I went back and forth on this with the lab and hospital. The lab invited me there to have them draw the sample again but it was not going to work for the time frame of seeing my doctor a few days later.

Fast forward It is now New Years Eve. My doctors is out of the office and althought the lab woul draw the blood with the orders I already had the receptionist refused to let me get them done. As our insurance was expiring that day, I went to the hospital again. Was assured they would freeze the sample correctly and send it for processing. sometimes you just have to have faith they will do it right

She collected the blood and I went off on my merry way

Yesterday got the results and once again, they dropped the ball. That same test the sample arrived defrosted and could not be run. And once again, I have a doctors appt on Monday which would not allow for them drawing blood again and having the results back to us in time. It takes 7 working days for them to do this one which has to be run with another for the best results.

called the hospital and they actually tried to convince me that adolesterone and renin were one in the same tests That did not work at all So the supervisor was like it's not our fault, it's Lab corps fault.

strange though, when LabCorp picks up from my doctors office and transports my sample 2 hours away it stays frozen yet when the hospital ships via LabCorp to the same facility, my sample defrosts

Tomorrow I am writing LabCorp and the hospital admisintration a letter asking them what the issue is and watch them turn the blame back at the hospital

The lab supervisor asked if I would please let this not stop me from coming back to their lab. My response the only way I would have blood drawn there again was if I was a patient in the ER and had no choice in the matter.

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

PINKNFITCARLA 1/15/2013 8:15PM

Geesh Pam, that's crazy! Our office draws, processes and freezes specimens all the time without problems. Our couriers are great and our samples stay frozen, even though they are transported from the DC area to the lab in NJ. I'm sorry you had so much trouble at a hospital lab :-( Report Inappropriate Comment

JANTWO 1/12/2013 12:30AM

I am sorry that happened to you. I hope you get it resolved!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

FUTUREHOPE49 1/11/2013 7:32PM

So sorry you have gone through all that! What a sham! I would not trust them again either! Hope it all comes right soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

MACANBEFIT 1/11/2013 8:34AM

And we wonder why medical procedures are so expensive and insurance is going thru the roof? Hope you get it worked out. Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIJO150 1/10/2013 11:35PM

I would also make sure you tell your insurance company about this situation. If the lab is participating with the insurance company they will investigate what happened and may not pay them nor allow them (the hospital) to bill you either. At least for the tests they keep messing up. Report Inappropriate Comment

MICKEYH 1/10/2013 11:16PM

Sounded like they have played a pin-pon game on you. Also seems somebody there is not admitting their fault. It is not fair to you. Go after both of them until you get resolution. Somebody has to pay for this mess. Not you. Good luck. Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLE_QUEEN 1/10/2013 10:26PM

YOU TELL THEM, I HAVE HAD A BAD BAD DAY AND PART OF IT WAS ABOUT INSURANCE, SO IF YOU NEED ME TO HAVE YOUR BACK LET ME KNOW, LOL! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAIZEY 1/10/2013 9:59PM

so sorry that you've had such a run around on these labs. Report Inappropriate Comment

TRYINGTOLOSE64 1/10/2013 9:11PM

I don't trust labcorp or the hospital for drawing my blood. They always have problems finding a vein and have even stuck then needle in and then moved it around in search of a vein. Report Inappropriate Comment

LESSOFMOORE 1/10/2013 9:06PM

How awful! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNKAT 1/10/2013 9:04PM

What a story! Don't know what is going on there but you are definitely right to be concerned about the quality of care you have received or will receive in the future. Good luck and hope the future is no indication from the past. Report Inappropriate Comment

Thoughts on this story

Wednesday, January 09, 2013

www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/0
1/130104143704.htm

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

MICKEYH 1/9/2013 9:00PM

Good story, but did not tell us how to get more of that particular protein. I hope I have bunch of those Brown fat. (^^) Report Inappropriate Comment

FUTUREHOPE49 1/9/2013 5:12PM

Interesting! Wonder when they will come up with a pill? Report Inappropriate Comment

We lost a blessing

Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Well yesterday we thought we ad two aces on our side but one ace dropped out.

Praing the second ace pans out for us and gives us a blessing

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

KAREN91 1/9/2013 11:14PM

I'll pray for you. I hope all goes as you want it to. Report Inappropriate Comment

FUTUREHOPE49 1/9/2013 5:19PM

Report Inappropriate Comment

BEEJAY49 1/9/2013 4:09PM

I hope so too. Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDDYBEAR662 1/9/2013 10:31AM

Report Inappropriate Comment

HORSEHABIT 1/9/2013 8:33AM

I hope so too! Report Inappropriate Comment

NESARIAN 1/9/2013 2:02AM

Hoping for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

JANTWO 1/9/2013 12:55AM

Report Inappropriate Comment

PIXIE-LICIOUS 1/8/2013 10:36PM

Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLE_QUEEN 1/8/2013 10:08PM

Report Inappropriate Comment

BECKYSRN 1/8/2013 9:40PM

Here's hoping! Report Inappropriate Comment

SLIMMINJENN 1/8/2013 9:36PM

Report Inappropriate Comment

LESSOFMOORE 1/8/2013 9:01PM

Report Inappropriate Comment

Thanks to all for the

Monday, January 07, 2013

prayers and positive thoughts God heard you and we are now getting there, but in the next few weeks, I will be asking for more positive thoughts as things get into final stages

I am so thankful for each of you. Trust me you are all in my thoughts and prayers too.

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

LESSOFMOORE 1/9/2013 9:20PM

I am continuing to lift you and yours up in prayer, Pam! Report Inappropriate Comment

FUTUREHOPE49 1/9/2013 5:18PM

Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDDYBEAR662 1/9/2013 10:30AM

Will continue to pray for you... Report Inappropriate Comment

TIME2BLOOM4ME 1/8/2013 7:36PM

Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROLIAN 1/8/2013 5:36PM

Praying for you Report Inappropriate Comment

JTREMBATH 1/8/2013 3:27PM

All my thoughts are with you. Report Inappropriate Comment

SYDLETZIII 1/8/2013 12:41AM

God walks with you throughout life and carries you in times of need. Sleep well tonight and have a wonderful day tomorrow. Report Inappropriate Comment

PINKNFITCARLA 1/7/2013 11:40PM

Always! I will keep sending them and I hope whatever it is works out how you want it! Report Inappropriate Comment

MICKEYH 1/7/2013 11:32PM

You are such a kind heart person and always helping newbie here in SP community. Person like you, we will support whatever it is for your needs and you are always in my prayer. Hope everything will goes well. Report Inappropriate Comment

SLIMMINJENN 1/7/2013 11:13PM

i am very intrigued but understand your need for privacy,,,sending prayers and positive vibes your way! Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLE_QUEEN 1/7/2013 10:53PM

WELL YOU GOT ME CURIOUS AS I KNOW SOME OF WHAT YOU NEED PRAYERS FOR, HOPING ALL GOES WELL AND YOU GOT MY PRAYERS ALWAYS Report Inappropriate Comment

COBRACOMMANDER 1/7/2013 10:44PM

Not sure what's going on but you're never alone. Report Inappropriate Comment

Sat Jan 5

Saturday, January 05, 2013

Today was just plain cold but I had to run out for a few errands.

We were supposed to have company but they packed out when their daughter got flu on the way up to our house

So got some things done and now just getting ready for bed

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

JTREMBATH 1/6/2013 7:10PM

Enjoy your weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

SYDLETZIII 1/6/2013 12:39AM

Enjoy your sleep, tomorrow is a new day. Report Inappropriate Comment

JANTWO 1/6/2013 12:30AM

Have a great night's sleep!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MICKEYH 1/5/2013 11:01PM

Good night and sweet dreams. Report Inappropriate Comment

LESSOFMOORE 1/5/2013 10:45PM

With what I've heard about the flu that's going around, it's probably for the best that your company backed out! Report Inappropriate Comment