Tests and more tests
I can't wait for tomorrow. When I don't have to be stuck with a needle.
Almost a month ago I had blood drawn for the genetics testing: FIVE tubes from me. (Nine regular tubes and one super-deluxe jumbo tube for my husband--my poor baby!)
Today I have no idea how much blood will be taken, but the lineup of tests includes:
- Day 21 progesterone
- TSH
- Anticardiolipin antibody
- Lupus anticoagulant
- Protein C
- Protein S
- Factor V
- Leiden mutation
- MTHFR mutation
UPDATE: Back from the lab. NINE tubes of blood later, I'm a little tired/woozy, but good. The phlebotomist couldn't get blood from the first vein she tried (not at all unusual for me and my miniscule veins) but thankfully was able to get a good vein on the second try. Now I just have to figure out when I should schedule an appointment with my doctor. I meet with the geneticist to go over those results on Thursday. Presumably, my OB will also get those results that day. So, do I attempt to meet with him then to discuss today's bloodwork as well? Ah, the joy of not knowing a damn thing.
