"Hello. My name is Deanna Erickson and I am a certified medical laboratory technician. It has been reported that doctors base about 75% of their decisions on laboratory results. I know a lot about all different kinds of lab tests because I was what they call a "generalist" in the lab. I have done everything from identifying parasites and uncommon bacteria, to leukemia, to drug testing and more.
I hope some of the knowledge that I have learned over the years can be helpful to other people whose doctors have not had time to answer all of their questions about the science behind various laboratory tests. Sometimes people don't think of questions to ask until after they leave the doctors office. I can't answer all of the questions that a doctor can, but I know a lot more about the laboratory than your nurse does. "
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