Did You Get Your Results During Your Visit?

Posted by dreamingingreen @dreamingingreen, May 17, 2016

I am visiting the Mayo Clinic after months of visiting a doctor, a test gets ordered that takes place 3 weeks later, the test results are negative, another test gets ordered that takes place 3 weeks later, the test results are negative, and so on. Of course the great news is the test results are negative! The bad news is something is wrong, which is why my doctor has me visiting the Mayo Clinic.

I'm curious if most people visiting the Mayo Clinic under similar scenarios get their results during their visit? Or do you go home and wait for the results?

Thank You

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susieQ | @092959 | May 18, 2016

I went to Jacksonville years ago and they completed all tests and gave me all the results while I was there. I was diagnosed also. Hope this helps. Karen

jomama | @jomama | May 18, 2016

I've been seeing several specialist at Rochester Mayo for past 3 yrs. In my experience the first consultation determines what testing is needed. Mayo does not repeat tests you've already had unless they're poor quality or old. It's best to bring discs of any radiology tests or tissue slides, not just the reports. Their physicians will actually evaluate the tests and give a report. They will charge for that. My insurance has always paid without problems. After your first consultation,you'll be provided with a plan of care. ie: schedule of all tests, appointments with other specialist and a revisit with the first physician you saw. Typically the initial physician will review the results with you at the end of all testing. If you are referred to other specialists, they will review with you the tests they ordered. Unfortunately, due to the volume of patients, sometimes everything can't be done within the expected time period, if tests are added on, a return visit may be necessary or extend our stay. Their system is most efficient at trying to get everything done at one visit. I've had visits with everything completed, other times needed to return and yet another finished ahead of schedule. The better prepared you are with your medical records makes for more efficient visit. Majority of patients are understanding in the necessity to return for further testing. On my last visit, after a full week , my final test was completed late in the afternoon. My physician actually was on vacation, but came in that day to see me even though he knew results would take a few days. He didn't want me traveling there and going thru difficult tests without a face-face visit with him. He called the following Tuesday and discussed results and treatment. Also, there is no outpatient testing or office appts on weekends. If you have questions that you forget to ask, they have a patient portal. Sign up and you can contact any physician you've seen, see test results, office visit summaries and request appts. Having been cared for by top experts in their fields and the genuine empathy and friendliness of all staff makes traveling to Mayo well worth the trip.