I had to take one of those once. I ended up fasting for too long. I thought I wasnât meant to eat 12 hours prior, so ate 13 hours before the test, but apparently it was actually8 hours prior, but not over 12
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just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨months⊠ago
Iâm so annoyed at myself. Was supposed to do a fasting blood test this morning but I stupidly didnât put a reminder to not eat on my phone⌠And I rarely eat breakfast, but Iâm WFH today and well, wouldnât today just be the day I go âoh! Leftover pasta, Iâd better eat thatâ and I remember the blood test RIGHT as I finish eating⌠fuck. now I have to wrangle getting tested at 8 before heading back to work.
Also very annoyed at uni who in their infinite wisdom have centralised all standard extension requests (NOT special consideration), and noooo a drs. cert isnât enough, they need to file a fucking special form outlining exactly how the illness hampered your ability to study. Itâs enough for my workplace that actually pays me money but itâs not enough for a course that Iâm paying to do?? Fuck these guys man, I will be glad to never deal with them again once Iâm done with this course
Baku@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨months⊠ago
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨months⊠ago
Was the leftovers good at least?
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨months⊠ago
I think it was a bit off as I had a bad bout of the runs after (though I think it was partly in response to the coffee I then had). So none of it was worth it :(
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨months⊠ago
Thats an all round disappointment.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨months⊠ago
Melbourne Pathology has âsupercentresâ that are open from 7.30 am. I use the Northcote Plaza one, but there may be one closer to you.
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨months⊠ago
Do they bulk bill if the referral document has another pathology providerâs form thingo? I once went to a different pathology chain than the one on my referral and got stung with out of pocket fees⌠Iâll call and ask maybe. Thanks for the heads up.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨months⊠ago
I think they take referrals from ALL providers. Dunno about the fees, Iâve never been asked to pay.
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨months⊠ago
Turns out there isnât a super clinic near me that opens at 7 :( But the tip is much appreciated. The Melb Pathology places closer to work (and me) are open at 8 which would work better logistically.
I think the time I had to pay was because it was an ECG and I went to a pathology clinic at a hospital and billing was all convoluted and confusing. Looks like it should be ok with a standard blood test.