Post by @imomoemithompson

Did you know that how your sample is collected can affect your test results? Every laboratory test has specific collection instructions, and following them is just as important as the test itself. For example: 🩸 Some blood tests require fasting. 🚽 Some urine tests require a midstream sample. 💩 Stool samples should not be mixed with urine or water. 🧫 Some samples must be taken at a specific time or delivered to the laboratory as soon as possible. If these instructions aren't followed, the sample may not be suitable for testing. This can affect the accuracy of your results or even mean you'll need to repeat the test. 💡 Before you leave the clinic or laboratory, ask one simple question: "Is there anything I need to do before collecting this sample?" That one question can help you prepare correctly and improve the reliability of your laboratory results. 💬 Have you ever been asked to repeat a laboratory test because of how the sample was collected? Tell me in the comments!