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10 vials of blood??? Is that normal?
So I had my first OB appointment today. Things have changed in the 2 years since my son was born, stemming from a new clinic. The appointment today was just an interview with a nurse, and I don't remember that happening last time, I thought I saw my MW right away.
Anyway, they took 10 vials of blood, and a urine sample! I expected the urine sample, and maybe a couple of vials of blood, but 10? Wow. I really don't think they've taken that many for my other pregnancies! By the time she got to the 10th, she barely got any blood, but she shrugged and said it was enough for the CBC (?).
How many did they take from you?
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Re: 10 vials of blood??? Is that normal?
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They took 5 at mine. They told me it used to be 8, but they had recently changed processes to combine some.
It's all based on what blood tests your OB normally orders and if she did any special for you.
I asked at my last appt and the girl told me they can take 2 or 3 tests from one vial.
wow, this is freaking me out. I am not afraid of needles but have a fear of blood draw and get light headed...any recommendations? are most of them small?
when I did my first serum pregnancy test, they sure seemed to take a lot...I was thinking...why do they need that much in a vial for one test!?
DS born 8/2010 - preliminary stages of SN int'l adoption - fur mama to 2 shelter dogs; cloth diapering, babywearing, EBFing mama
That seems like a lot. They took 4 vials from me, and I thought that was a lot. Usually, I only get 2 vials taken for normal, non-pregnancy bloodwork.
Yup! I had 7 vials and a pee sample. Sounds about right.
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Thank you Josie! I don't think they send any out, but I guess it's possible.
Yeah, they were all full accept for the last one! And about half were the larger vials, and the other half the smaller one.
It depends on the test. Some can be done multiple tests from one vial of blood, but a lot of tests require different tubes be used. If you pay attention the next time you have blood drawn, you'll see that there are different colored tops. Some are serum seperators, some keep the blood from clotting,etc.
I think I had 7 vials done with dd.
One is always a toss, so they really needed 9 from you.
At my appt to confirm preg (PCP not OB) they took 2 to do a HCG count.
Then at my intake appt they took 4 and ran a hematology panel, typed my blood, and ran the STD tests. I haven't had my progesterone levels yet.
The issue is for certain tests they need the blood in serum or not and with different colored tops. So if each test they want requires a different top they have to draw a vial for each one.
Mine was about the same. The nurse explained to me that based on race, age and history, they take more or less vials. Also, if you asked for any special tests (i.e. I asked for a toxoplasmosis test), they take additional blood.
Don't stress too much. But make sure to drink your orange juice!