OliveCameToo

I have a health condition which isn't stable yet. I need regular blood tests so that I can self medicate efficiently.
In the Uk I had them done on the NHS. If they hadn't done the ones I needed then I could have gone through an online lab.

Some tests will be no problem, they only involve finger prick blood but some dont.

Question - how do I go about having my blood drawn?

Thank you.

Margaret M

Olive, there is a laboratory we use on Via San Donaci in San Vito. My husband gets his free as he has an exception for his condition, but they really aren't too expensive, unless you need several tests done. If you know exactly what you need you don't need a doctors prescription either. Clint may have some further advice on the subject.

I recently thought I had the symptoms of an infection I had 12 months ago, and not wanting to bother the doctor I just took last year's results along and asked them to repeat the test.

philat98

You might be better going to your doctor and asking for an appointment with a specialist who will then manage your therapy.

Things are usually treated differently here and often done well.

For example my partner receives a medicine that is considered too expensive for general use by the NHS.

linseed oil

yes ask you docter he will give you a ticket to take to you hospital if it needs repeat tests our hospital photo coppies the original and we use the for about 8 times
as my wife is taking blood thiners this is important
we resieve the results and therepy back by email the same day as the blood is taken
here in abruzzo the heath care is second to none i bear witness to that

OliveCameToo

Thanks Margaret will ask her.

To be honest Philat98, I would rather self medicate.

Thanks linseed oil.

Margaret M

It should be Via San Donato, not San Donaci - just before the turn right onto Via Latiano, sort of opposite the furniture shop.