So pleased for you Jolie Brilliant news, the more the better and maybe others will follow.
Almost set to go now!

Thanks Alsdad

Yes, the sensitivity of the PCR test was another of my questions.
I have read these can vary too.
Maybe one of us should email an enquiry?
It would be great to know if it’s good.

On more investigation, I think the bloods could’ve been tested at Squire hospitals own lab, it really is rather vague.
That could explain why the results came back a few hours later?
It doesn’t explain why BH took another week or so to agree to release my results to me though.
Also, got turnaround times wrong, it was 5 ‘working days’ -It was a ‘challenge’ to get results 7 days after test, emails ignored, resorted to online chat. Staff not exactly friendly.

All this is very helpful though, it’s not like we have a good affordable choice here in England!

I will post any other possibilities I may find. A helpful subject..

Read that full bloods in Spain can cost as little as 40Eu privately. Lots of cheap tickets in winter, maybe a nice short trip & cheap accommodation to combine with blood tests? Why are things so much here? I was quoted £650+ for Full bloods at London private hospital, incl. PCR . Seen an AD for quality PCR in USA for $29.50 !

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 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

Hi Alsdad – I wasn’t suggesting they’d ‘doctored’ them – Many labs vary, but I noticed these ones upper limits were lower than two other lab results I’ve had previously. Yes, they may well have been angling for a further consultancy. They promised they would send and then didn’t. I wanted them to take to my hospital appointment, so they delaying tactics were rather irritating . Basically, they didn’t want to release them until a GP had looked at them. I suggested, seeing as they were electronic results, they could email them to me and still send them to the Dr if they insisted.

Yes, Think I could be mistaken re students,, possibly university & a brain fog moment there as when I type in the search that’s what comes up Just looked up again, can’t actually find exact place of lab but it isn’t The Doctors Lab. Will persevere and see if I can find out but I’m different area to Pall-Mall anyway.. Consultant also queried, so something was a little different. to usual I felt.

VYou must feel so much more hopeful Cindi and your heart a bit lighter as each day goes by.
The very best wishes to you and your son.
LG