How long would you wait before calling?

[Montyforever]

Had bloods taken from my mare on Monday morning, she is being tested for liver problems and cushings.
Vet said i should get a call within a couple of days with the results but I've still not heard anything! I appreciate its only been a few days, but she's not particularly happy at the mo so id like to know asap if the bloods have shown a problem or that we are looking in the wrong areas. Given her liver is the most likely (previous problems) i don't want to change routines/give her anything extra so its a bit like being a sitting duck at the mo and im mentally pacing the room
Would i be jumping the gun a bit ringing them myself tomorrow or shall i wait until Friday if i haven't heard anything tomorrow?
Totally appreciate vets are busy, but im tying myself in knots and need a plan of action for my girl!

 

[FlyingCircus]

I'd ring them
Worst they'll say is they haven't got the results yet.

 

[be positive]

It depends where the blood goes, my vets test the liver function in house and results come the same or next day, more complicated things will be sent out, the cushings will be done elsewhere, as it is several days I would phone, they may be waiting for the cushings results before they get back to you, although I would also think no phone call is good news from the point or view of the liver.

 

[Sukistokes2]

Ring...why not.......sometimes test results get forgotten!

 

[Honey08]

I'd have rung today. They can only say not back yet ring later..

 

[Illusion100]

Yeah, give them a call tomorrow and get update.

To them, it's just a blood test analysis, to you it is a very important matter concerning your horse.

I hope you get good news.

 

[lelly]

Theres no harm in ringing them. I get my Cushing's results within two days, they take bloods on Wednesday and have results by Friday.

 

[Ceriann]

Call them - can't hurt and nothing worse than waiting for that call. Hope you get positive news.

 

[Montyforever]

It depends where the blood goes, my vets test the liver function in house and results come the same or next day, more complicated things will be sent out, the cushings will be done elsewhere, as it is several days I would phone, they may be waiting for the cushings results before they get back to you, although I would also think no phone call is good news from the point or view of the liver.

Both done in house, vet said cushings test will take the same amount of time as the liver one would! Its a fairly big clinic

Ill ring tomorrow then, thanks everyone. Only had emergency bloods (done as she was in the clinic having ultrasound scan) so instant results and the follow up ones i got the results that evening so wasn't sure if i was being unfair expecting quick results!

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

I am totally impatient and if they say the results should be back by a certain time and I haven't heard anything I ring. I'm probably one of those really annoying owners that pester the poor vet or their receptionist.

I hope that the results are ok.

 

[Illusion100]

I am totally impatient and if they say the results should be back by a certain time and I haven't heard anything I ring. I'm probably one of those really annoying owners that pester the poor vet or their receptionist.

I hope that the results are ok.

I'm like you, I want to know how a b/s coped with travelling, is it still ok, met any friends yet and/or nervous about being tested....is b/s still in appropriate state to be tested???!! OK, exaggerated but I don't do well with patience on these types of things. I pay money like everyone else and expect dutiful and quick service in return.