Ah I see!
My apologies. Was just sharing my BH experience.
I seem to be complaining a lot re experiences on here of late
people must think I'm a moaning mini !
But my experience wasn't great with BH or the Squire if the truth be known.
Seem to have had a run of it of late.
Thinking now, it could be the Squire side of things.
But BH were definitely awkward re releasing results.
Anyway, some questions if you don't mind?
so you get your bloods taken locally then post?
I did look at that option on BH, but couldn't find AST available on this option. AST was a separate test and sample goes elsewhere Also believe the sample for AST has to be frozen or some special measures anyway?
Also, can you choose where you get your blood taken or do they allot a place?
Not sure I can face Squire again.
They took just under an hour to take my bloods,
Calling a Dr to help after quite a few attempts.
Dr came, used a drip and was 'squeezing blood out of my arm with her hands above the torniquet, a slow process!
They tried my hand , both arms etc I came out bruised and looking like a Christmas decoration with all the cotton wooll and tape stuck on me!
It may be helpful to note that BH said to fast and only small sips of water the morning of the test.
I followed those instructions.
When the medics couldn't get blood they told me off for being dehydrated, I pointed out they had said only small sips of water. They said in future make sure you're well hydrated for any blood tests. Nurses & Dr said they tell you only sips of water because they don't want you drinking coffee, but water is fine. After all that Dr said to nurse 'Well done' but I don't get a well done
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I was quite shaken after this experience.
The postal option sounds better if you can choose your venue - I always prefer a proper blood place where they're doing it all day, they never seem to have any trouble getting my blood at those places, the NHS hospital ones eg but when I see a nurse who does a few here and there and isn't just a taking blood person, I seem to have problems. I am small though and have small veins too.
The hydration tip may be handy? Nurses said not enough water in my blood. I have never heard this before , wonder what a Dr would say about that?
Ps Jolie, bloods weren't taken in London