Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 I live in Corpus Christi, TX and I traveled to San to TCART (Texas Center for Autism Research and Treatment) to get my son's bloodwork drawn. They did a great job! They are well aware of the steps needed to send to the specimen properly and we also went through Metamatrix for labwork. They charge $20.00 for the labdraw and sending the vials. I got stomach pains thinking about the troubles I would encounter having it drawn at a small laboratory, such as having enough staff to restrain my son - He's tough! Through TCART it was painless, literally. He cried when he was papoosed for about 1 minute and didn't feel the needle stick or cry after that. I took them about about 5 minutes to get 10 vials worth of blood (about 2-3 mls each). Good luck! - > Greetings: > > My son needs some blood taken and processed for a test that is being > done by MetaMetrix. Therefore, I cannot go to CPL or Quest. It was > suggested that I contact a hospital laboratory. Does anyone have any > suggestions for a good place to go in Austin? I would like to go > either Tuesday or Wednesday of this week. Thank you. > > Gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hi, I seem to have hit a brick wall. I have ordered test kits fro Genova, but my surgery won't draw the blood for a private test and my local hospital won't do it. I have tried a couple of medical centres and they sound horrified.....as if I am doing something illegal. Any suggestions please? No wonder we resort to self treatment in this country!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Sue, I've had blood drawn at the Dorchester Hospital for private tests... It cost £15 and I've had it drawn at the Winterbourne private Hospital in Dorchester.... also £15 and the service was much better plus free car parking.... x > > Hi all, > > I live in Somerset so not near either of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hi , I tried the Nuffield in Taunton, and they would only do their own private test, but said they must send results via GP. I have managed to get Weston Hospital to do it for me with a £10 collection fee. They did however state that it is not something that they normally do. I think a list would be a great idea and extremely helpful. Thanks Sue > > Hi , > > In Bristol so far I have found one hospital where I can get blood drawn, the Nuffield Hospital. > > http://www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/bristol > > I had to make an appointment in advance, early enough in the morning to catch the next day delivery post, and I think it cost about £30. > > Miriam > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I have used this mobile phlebotomy service: http://www.thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testing/noviche.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Does Weston mean Weston-super-Mare? Miriam > > I tried the Nuffield in Taunton, and they would only do their own private test, but said they must send results via GP. > > I have managed to get Weston Hospital to do it for me with a £10 collection fee. They did however state that it is not something that they normally do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi Yes, I did mean Weston-super-Mare general hospital. I have just had my blood drawn and it cost £10. It seems it is best to ring before you go and speak to Nicola, who seems to be the only person who was aware that this can be done. In general though, avoid Tuesday and Wednesday as they have a big clinic on. I got there at 08.30 and was seen first at 9am. I am also doing my adrenal test today and have had my Westhroid arrive, so will give it a go. I wish I could however, find out if Thiroyd has an aluminium content, as it is about the best value I have found. Does anyone know the anser to this please? Sue > > Does Weston mean Weston-super-Mare? > Miriam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks for all that info. I have a friend in Portishead and this might be here nearest hospital. It will be very useful to have this list drawn up. Miriam > Yes, I did mean Weston-super-Mare general hospital. I have just had my blood drawn and it cost £10. > It seems it is best to ring before you go and speak to Nicola, who seems to be the only person who was aware that this can be done. > In general though, avoid Tuesday and Wednesday as they have a big clinic on. I got there at 08.30 and was seen first at 9am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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