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GP mucked up my blood tests

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jt1952 · 16/01/2026 17:17

I feel like crying right now.

I saw my GP with a suspicion of an under active thyroid. He agreed with me and said he would book in the following blood tests:

FBC
Liver function
Renal function
Thyroid function
Tests for ferritin etc
Vitamin D
Cholesterol

I have had the blood test and got the results today. He only ordered FBC, renal function, liver function and HBA1C.

For full context I am overweight, I’ve lost 10 stone and I am still losing (intentionally). The GP has messaged to say the blood are all fine and as far as he’s concerned that’s the case closed. I can access my results.

I feel so frustrated that half the tests he promised haven’t been done. Now I need to start the entire process again, wait four weeks to speak to a GP and wait another four for a blood test, wait a week for the results and see if I actually get the tests I need.

AIBU to make a complaint? It really feels like he was trying to pull a fast one with the HBA1C, and blame this on me being pre-diabetic. In actual fact it’s at the bottom of a normal range!

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Natsku · 16/01/2026 20:26

jt1952 · 16/01/2026 20:18

Oooh, I’ll take a look! Does this not affect the results?

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Won't affect the results, they clean it off your skin before putting the needle in. It's what they recommend when doing blood tests on children.

Terfedout · 16/01/2026 20:21

Hello. Understandably you are stressed about this. I've had a few tests done this year, and there can be two things happening here you might not be aware of. Firstly, some tests can take longer to come back than others. Secondly, if there is a result that they want to discuss with you, then it can get referred to the doctor to review before they release it. As a result, it might be a couple of days before they review it. At which point they will contact you, either through the system or by phone or message.

My point is, they may have done those tests but you just don't know yet.

Absolutely nothng wrong with contacting them to ask, just be aware that could be what has happened. I wish you all the best 😊

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jt1952 · 16/01/2026 20:19

penguin23 · 16/01/2026 20:04

Yep I always close my eyes, I couldn’t bear to see any of it but this time they had all the equipment laid out on the desk when I walked in 😩

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It was out for mine but I just sort of pretended it wasn’t for me 🤣

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jt1952 · 16/01/2026 20:18

7238SM · 16/01/2026 20:07

Have you tried using emla cream? You can buy patches online and put on an hour before your blood test. Its numbs the skin.

My mum was severely needle phobic following months in hospital after an accident and her veins collapsing. Game changer for her.

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Oooh, I’ll take a look! Does this not affect the results?

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7238SM · 16/01/2026 20:07

jt1952 · 16/01/2026 19:41

Yes ironically I have a fear of needles too. For some reason I’m fine with the needles for my WLI but anything else has me acting like a little kid 🤣

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Have you tried using emla cream? You can buy patches online and put on an hour before your blood test. Its numbs the skin.

My mum was severely needle phobic following months in hospital after an accident and her veins collapsing. Game changer for her.

penguin23 · 16/01/2026 20:04

jt1952 · 16/01/2026 19:56

I closed my eyes the second I sat down and had to promise her multiple times I wasn’t going to faint! I just don’t want another one so close to this one!

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Yep I always close my eyes, I couldn’t bear to see any of it but this time they had all the equipment laid out on the desk when I walked in 😩

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jt1952 · 16/01/2026 20:02

CelticSilver · 16/01/2026 20:01

If this is genuine (I have my doubts) then I think the GP is telling you to stop bothering them because you are a nightmare patient.

I’ve not chased them for my results. Since I’ve been an adult I’ve only ever seen them for an ongoing health issue, and now this. That’s it.

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jt1952 · 16/01/2026 20:02

QuinqueremeofNiveneh · 16/01/2026 20:00

I'm so glad you're feeling a little bit better!

Please know that your intransigent grumpiness has cheered me up no end tonight. I'm actually a little bit inspired by it.

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It’s the perfect storm for me tonight!

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CelticSilver · 16/01/2026 20:01

If this is genuine (I have my doubts) then I think the GP is telling you to stop bothering them because you are a nightmare patient.

QuinqueremeofNiveneh · 16/01/2026 20:00

jt1952 · 16/01/2026 19:39

No?

I’ve calmed down slightly after dinner and a bath, I’m just really pissed off with the entire situation and the fact my body doesn’t seem to ever work properly. I’m young, I’m supposed to be in the best shape of my life after losing so much weight and I’m here with a fucked up knee, no energy and to top it all off I’ve just got my bastard fucking period. Grumpy night and because of the wegovy I can’t even comfort eat like I used to. I might just retreat to bed 😒

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I'm so glad you're feeling a little bit better!

Please know that your intransigent grumpiness has cheered me up no end tonight. I'm actually a little bit inspired by it.

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jt1952 · 16/01/2026 19:56

penguin23 · 16/01/2026 19:51

I’m contacting them on Monday to find out what happened, it’s so frustrating as I never mentioned any of the other things to test, only the thyroid as my symptoms seem to align with hypothyroidism. It’s lucky that I’m not as scared as I used to be with blood tests, I used to pass out while having them, I started giving blood to help with my fear, it was horrendous at first but it did really help me. I could probably just about hype myself up for another test if I have to 🤣

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I closed my eyes the second I sat down and had to promise her multiple times I wasn’t going to faint! I just don’t want another one so close to this one!

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Rachel63 · 16/01/2026 19:54

Whilst you’re waiting for a full blood count, to make you aware that you can get under active thyroid finger prick tests from Amazon (and Boots), they will give you an indication if your levels are consistent with an under active thyroid but not the full picture. They’re only around £5 and easy to use.

Hope you get sorted at the doctors.

penguin23 · 16/01/2026 19:51

jt1952 · 16/01/2026 19:42

@penguin23sorry that happened though, have they given you any idea of why it did? Really strange!

I’m contacting them on Monday to find out what happened, it’s so frustrating as I never mentioned any of the other things to test, only the thyroid as my symptoms seem to align with hypothyroidism. It’s lucky that I’m not as scared as I used to be with blood tests, I used to pass out while having them, I started giving blood to help with my fear, it was horrendous at first but it did really help me. I could probably just about hype myself up for another test if I have to 🤣

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jt1952 · 16/01/2026 19:42

@penguin23sorry that happened though, have they given you any idea of why it did? Really strange!

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jt1952 · 16/01/2026 19:41

penguin23 · 16/01/2026 19:40

I had the exact same thing this week, had a blood test, my primary concern is my thyroid and they agreed to test that and they suggested also testing all the others that are also in your list. Got the results yesterday and they’ve tested for everything but the thyroid! I’m quite upset as I have a fear of needles and it takes a lot for me to feel brave enough to have blood tests done. Not to mention the half day’s holiday I had to book off work for it!

Yes ironically I have a fear of needles too. For some reason I’m fine with the needles for my WLI but anything else has me acting like a little kid 🤣

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penguin23 · 16/01/2026 19:40

I had the exact same thing this week, had a blood test, my primary concern is my thyroid and they agreed to test that and they suggested also testing all the others that are also in your list. Got the results yesterday and they’ve tested for everything but the thyroid! I’m quite upset as I have a fear of needles and it takes a lot for me to feel brave enough to have blood tests done. Not to mention the half day’s holiday I had to book off work for it!

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jt1952 · 16/01/2026 19:39

jamandcustard · 16/01/2026 19:31

OP, are you the person who posted a couple of months ago about your knee and how you had issues with your GP then too?

No?

I’ve calmed down slightly after dinner and a bath, I’m just really pissed off with the entire situation and the fact my body doesn’t seem to ever work properly. I’m young, I’m supposed to be in the best shape of my life after losing so much weight and I’m here with a fucked up knee, no energy and to top it all off I’ve just got my bastard fucking period. Grumpy night and because of the wegovy I can’t even comfort eat like I used to. I might just retreat to bed 😒

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jamandcustard · 16/01/2026 19:31

OP, are you the person who posted a couple of months ago about your knee and how you had issues with your GP then too?

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jt1952 · 16/01/2026 19:24

activi · 16/01/2026 19:20

Surely they could book you in for a cancellation (can you be flexible?) given the situation, or in my area we can just go along to the local hospital and take a ticket and wait for phlebotomists to do it. If I got at 8:30am is I’m often 1st or 2nd in the queue. Results on the app in couple of days …

Sadly it would t work with my job. I work at the hospital. They could do them there but they’re “not allowed” 🙄

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Natsku · 16/01/2026 19:21

I'm sorry op, it must be frustrating but hopefully its just a case of the other results not being back yet. I'd give it until Tuesday or Wednesday, if no further results come in then give the surgery a call and ask if they were ordered or not. Hopefully you won't need to get a new appointment simply for ordering new tests.

Computadora · 16/01/2026 19:21

OP - I understand your frustrations. I’ve also had a phone call like this, just before the weekend, that has left me reeling until Monday morning.

ive had blood tests recently where the results came through (on my app) in dribs and drabs - nearly two weeks between some of them.

In your shoes I’d contact the surgery and say that it looks like some results are missing, can they confirm that these were included in the blood request and go from there.

Sidge · 16/01/2026 19:21

jt1952 · 16/01/2026 18:51

They know what the GP has told them to pass along.

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They will read the annotations on the result. Which is likely to say “normal no action”.

activi · 16/01/2026 19:20

Surely they could book you in for a cancellation (can you be flexible?) given the situation, or in my area we can just go along to the local hospital and take a ticket and wait for phlebotomists to do it. If I got at 8:30am is I’m often 1st or 2nd in the queue. Results on the app in couple of days …

Hibernatingsloth · 16/01/2026 19:18

jt1952 · 16/01/2026 18:54

Nope. No way to access it. Stinks of a coverup.

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Grow up OP, you're sounding like a petulant child.
Stinks of a cover up???
Good grief.

Elektra1 · 16/01/2026 19:14

jt1952 · 16/01/2026 19:13

I have never once acted like I have a terminal illness.

But yes it is in fave incredibly annoying when I’ve organised my work day around this test, and they can’t even get it right.

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Jesus you are precious. I hope nothing ACTUALLY bad ever happens to you.