Laboratory results are the outcomes of tests conducted on samples of bodily fluids, tissues, or other substances to assess various health indicators or diagnose medical conditions.
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It is important for people with chronic health issues to understand their lab testing and results to track their condition, make informed treatment decisions, and improve overall management of their health.
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- Lab tests are usually requested by your physician, nurse practitioner, or specialist to help understand your symptoms, test for health conditions, or confirm a diagnosis.
- Understand the reasons for and the results of your lab tests from Healthlink BC.
- Ensure a health professional explains the purpose and meaning of the lab studies requested and the results to you.
- Learn how to access your lab results by using My Care Compass if you had your lab work complete at a Life Labs. Learn how to access your reports and results online. You must be 16 years or older and have your personal health number (PHN), date of test, and the lab visit number.
- Learn how to access your lab results using your Health Gateway BC account through the BC Services Card App. Know that you need to be 12 years of age or older and have a BC Service Card number to register with Health Gateway BC’s free, digital personal health information portal as described by the Government of BC.
- Learn about Health Gateway BC as it collects information on blood and lab tests and results, medications, vaccinations records, hospital summaries, test reports, and organ donor registration from various health care providers and facilities in BC.
Add your lab results to your Health Profile notes or use a daily record or health calendar to track your results. Keep them all in your print or digital Mywell Health planner.
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