How to Access Venipuncture Results

The results of a venipuncture, or medical test where a small amount of blood is collected from a vein (usually in your arm) for laboratory analysis, will depend on the type of test ordered by your physician or health care provider. Common tests done on venipuncture blood samples include complete blood counts (CBCs), for coagulation and hemocrit tests, as well as tests for levels of toxic metals, glucose, or the presence of bacteria, viruses and parasites. In most cases, your heath care provider will provide you the results, but if you desire, you can also access your own results.

Things You'll Need

• Telephone
• Lab test paperwork

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Instructions

• 1

  Wait 48 to 72 hours before checking for your venipuncture results. Most lab tests take time to process.

• 2

  Consult the paperwork that you were given after the venipuncture procedure. This is usually a summary of the tests that were ordered and may have billing information as well. Locate the office phone number on the paperwork.

• 3

  Call the office where your venipuncture took place. This may be your health care provider's office, a laboratory attached to the clinic, or a mobile lab hired to take and process lab tests.

• 4

  Ask the lab technician or medical receptionist to give you your venipuncture lab results.