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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jul 12, 2020 | Replies (9)
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fdixon I live in Ks and my pulmonologist is with Mayo's in Rochester. I take my samples to a local lab -- and I have them fax me the results (usually the next day)…… and then I fax the results to my Dr at Mayo's. Doctor is fine with this and it's a fairly quick turn around. I'm just saying -- for what it's worth. I can see the results myself immediately and I can be sure Mayo's gets it immediately.
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Are you speaking of sputum tests? I'm curious about the turn around time. The next day???
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Thanks for the input. I fell there are labs capable of doing this testing that I can take it to. Not sure if it's a control thing for liability reason. Maybe they are afraid of being sued--not really sure. I've got a feeling this is not over. When I speak directly with my doc I'll bring it up again. I actually called a LabCorp office 30 mins away to check on their ability to test for AFB, bacteria, etc but no one answered or called back. I'm hoping to get to speak with someone at a couple of labs and then I can discuss it with the doctor. To me it seems what gets the fastest testing done is what we should do. They don't know to start any treatment unless they get test results. Take care.