How long does it take for a general blood test to have results?

The article was written by MSc Pham Thi Thuy Nhung - Head of Laboratory Department, Laboratory Department - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

General blood tests are an important part of the screening process as well as the diagnosis of many potentially dangerous diseases. Depending on the purpose, extent or methods of application of different medical facilities, it affects how long a general blood test takes to have results.

A blood test is the collection of a blood sample from a vein under the skin through a needle or fingertip for analysis in a laboratory. Blood tests are often used in specialty health care to detect underlying medical conditions.
General blood tests include the following:
Peripheral blood cell analysis, ABO blood group testing, Rh(D) Blood sugar, blood fat, liver and kidney function.. testing for hepatitis B and HIV...

The test results will reflect our health status, especially the general blood test helps to detect some diseases that are in the incubation period without clear symptoms.
Complete blood count test peripheral blood cell analysis : Helps the doctor diagnose anemia or some blood diseases through the number of red blood cells, platelets, white blood cells and other blood cells Tests Blood sugar: Used in diagnosing diabetes by measuring blood glucose levels. Cardiovascular diseases Hepatitis B test: To detect the risk of hepatitis B HIV test: Helps detect the disease early if you have it. In addition, a general blood test also helps to detect sexually transmitted diseases, diagnose early pregnancy, viral hepatitis, and help detect initial damage to the liver, bile...

How long does a blood test take is a question many people care about before going for a test. How long does a general blood test take to get results depends on many factors:
Purpose of the test: Depending on what purpose the blood test is for, the time to have the test results will vary. Tests for STIs usually take a week to return results, simple tests take 1-2 hours to get results, and 3-4 hours for complex tests. more complicated. How blood tests are performed: The way blood tests are performed also affects the time it takes for test results to be available. For rapid test tests, the time will be faster than in-depth blood tests. Results are 1-2 hours faster than the old device and still ensure high accuracy. Capturing the time to receive test results helps the examiner to save waiting time and proactively arrange the plan. personal plan.

General blood tests will give accurate results when the examiner has not eaten for 8-12 hours, so if the examiner needs a blood test, he should fast for the period as above. before conducting the test. However, there are some blood tests that do not require fasting such as tests to analyze HIV indicators, blood group tests, liver enzymes..
Do not use stimulants before going for a general blood test, because the That substance will affect the doctor's diagnosis.
Should not use certain drugs because they will change the concentration of substances in the blood, if you are using drugs, you should talk to your doctor before taking the test.
Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals that not only ensures professional quality with a team of leading medical doctors, modern equipment and technology, but also stands out for its examination and consultation services. comprehensive and professional medical consultation and treatment; civilized, polite, safe and sterile medical examination and treatment space. Customers when choosing to perform tests here can be completely assured of the accuracy of the test results and the results are returned as quickly as possible.