Blood test done before or after physical?

My neurologist usually orders bloodwork once a year after an appointment. Usually checking vitamin D levels since low vitamin d levels are common with autoimmune

I have had one doctor who i really liked have me come early morning fasting at least one week before the physical so she could have the results.

I have heard that the post digital exam psa would not be accurate.

I just had my physical exams weeks ago. I went to the hospital in the afternoon, and I was told that the blood test requires fasting. So I went back to the lab again the next morning. However, if the appointment was in the morning and I was fast that morning, usually the blood test will be done in the same day after the physical.

Like most people here my blood tests are done before the physical so that the doctor / nurse can talk through the results with me.

Both at work and in my own exams at the doctors, the bloods are always taken first.

Wife and I just got our blood tests ahead or upcoming doc appoint's in a couple of weeks. The results have already been posted on the hospital's portal website so we can check them and form questions to ask the doc.. It used to be where you couldn't get your results till your doctor reviewed them with you. I like it better this way - where we seen them first.

I've had it both ways. Some docs wanted to have the blood test results when you come in for your appointment, others wanted to go over your medical history and examine you before ordering the blood work. Most likely they decide what tests are needed (insurance driven??). Current docs here seem order it after the appointment. We get the results on line - often see it before the doc does. Then we get a followup email or phone call explaining any issue they might see.

I have always requested to have my labs drawn about a week before my physical exams specifically so that my doctor can discuss the results during my exam. Only when I have moved and am establishing a new medical relationship have I encountered obstacles to that. I have to meet with him first and then go blood work, but only the first visit. It also adds to the anticipation that after we’ve had a thorough discussion, my doctor will say “Ok, let’s take a look at you” and the hands-on exam begins.

Traditionally I have had my lab work done following the exam as my doctors have always been some distance away. This usually surprises the doctors as I think many folks get it done before and talk it over with the doctors.

I always try and get lab work performed before a physical exam, as it seems inefficient not have all relevant information for the doctor to discuss overall health. That being said, I also hope the discussion of labs does not limit the thoroughness of the exam itself given the limited time allotted for annual exams.

I mentioned below I just had blood work done ahead of upcoming doc visit. I got the results back and see a couple of tests omitted. Now when I see the doc, I can find out, in person, any reason for that and possibly get new scripts for them.

The last two years i had the lab work done right after the annual physical.

Always after the physical. Always sent to Labcorb for blood tests.

My previous doc it was always after, he would draw up the paperwork. My new doc, it is prior, so got it taken done last week for an upcoming exam visit this upcoming week.

I’ve had lab work including scans, mammograms, ultrasounds ordered before and after an appointment. I’ve had follow up calls to have additional labs before or after an appointment. Either way, I don’t have a preference. I don’t want to waste the time of my Dr. Whatever they prefer, I prefer.

Always during the physical for me.

About a week before

I had a few doctors do them before and some after

Always before physical

Neither. I do not allow it.

I always do mine a week before

Depends on the Dr. one does the work 3-5 days prior to exam. Another after exam. The third does his the day of the exam. So I guess its up to the Dr.'s choie.

It was done after the exam for me. The blood test was actually done in a different building than the exam.

My doctors have always requested that I get my blood tests before an exam but not within any certain time frame before that exam.

My annual is coming up in two days. My lab appointment is at 7:30 when they open. I see my doctor at 9:30. He will have my blood work results back when I see him. This timing works great as I can have breakfast right after blood draw. My wife's doctor waits until after she's seen to schedule labs. Mine makes more sense.

I have had blood work done both ways. Sometimes before if it is a routine physical then they will call if anything wrong. Other times when sick they might do in the middle of exam because the want to check something specific.

Usually after. I try to schedule appointments in the morning to just take care of it in the same trip.

My PCP has them scheduldeled after. She wants to discuss any issues/problems/or changes since the last visit and then orders the appropriate blood tests. My oncologist/hematologist wants them a day or two before.

Here the doc give you a prescription for you to go in a lab and do the blood work, so it's after.

My blood is always drawn after appointments and they send me a message on the patient portal telling me everything looks fine a few days later.