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testing for hd

Posted by shari 
testing for hd
February 22, 2010 02:57PM
I got tested for HD about 2 months ago and the results are still not in.
I was just wondering if it usually takes this long?
Re: testing for hd
February 22, 2010 02:59PM
Where were you tested?
Re: testing for hd
February 22, 2010 03:01PM
In san antonio
Re: testing for hd
February 22, 2010 03:02PM
at a hospital in san antonio
Re: testing for hd
February 22, 2010 03:04PM
It can take a while, depending on the circumstances. But most of the time it's less than 2 months.

Don't you have to see the doctor that ordered the test?

That's what you pay them for, to follow up on those things.
Re: testing for hd
February 22, 2010 03:07PM
i went back to see the dr but they said they arent back yet. the waiting is driving me crazy
Re: testing for hd
February 22, 2010 03:13PM
I'm so sorry you're still waiting, and that you don't know exactly when they'll be in.

Mine were only expected to take 2-3 weeks (Ohio), but the geneticist says the lab they use is the fastest she's ever known of. I think 6-8 weeks is more typical (from when I was calling around).

Hang in there!
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