Quick question about blood test.

[Morningside]

What the hell is LTG - Well it looks like that?
I have tried Google but it did not help.

[FourWheelDrift]

I guess it's written down and you can't read it properly?

Could be something about a Glucose Tolerance Test?

[Timsta]

Low Tension Glaucoma?

[Morningside]

FourWheelDrift said:

I guess it's written down and you can't read it properly?

Could be something about a Glucose Tolerance Test?

Nope just three letters. Although the L has a dash through it, like a 'posh' 7.

[coolcatmaz]

Low-tension glaucoma (LTG) is a chronic optic neuropathy that affects adults.

more here

http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic133.htm

[Timsta]

Morningside said:

Nope just three letters. Although the L has a dash through it, like a 'posh' 7.

You sure it's not a +

In which case it my be your Triglycerides. (TG)

[Overhaulin]

Could it be LFT or TFT ?

Might help if you 'fessed up for what the test was for.;)

Abbrevations here

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?...

[Morningside]

Well,
I have had very bad stomach problems for quite a number of years. Plus other 'stuff' thats not for family viewing (Nothing sexual).
result being that I been put on the endoscopy? waiting list but the doctor has also ordered this test. According to other test etc I have had gave 'indications' of Ankylosing Spondylitis

[Morningside]

<bump>
Well, had the blood test and my blood pressure was so low they could barely fill a phile (sp?). Next thing I remember was flipped upside down and left there for a while and then put into another room (with pillows under my legs) for about 30 mins until my colour came back.
Result: Aching arm and being lightheaded for most of the day.



One of the odd things was I asked the blood nurse what the test was for, and she said she know what range of tests it is for but would not tell me, instead suggested that I have a consolation with the doctor to discuss it.

and

[ewenm]

Morningside said:

<bump>
Well, had the blood test and my blood pressure was so low they could barely fill a phile (sp?). Next thing I remember was flipped upside down and left there for a while and then put into another room (with pillows under my legs) for about 30 mins until my colour came back.
Result: Aching arm and being lightheaded for most of the day.



One of the odd things was I asked the blood nurse what the test was for, and she said she know what range of tests it is for but would not tell me, instead suggested that I have a consolation with the doctor to discuss it.

and

That sounds like a faint due to fear of needles - this can happen even if you don't think you're worried by needles at all.

Just give your doc a ring and get him/her to explain the tests in more detail.

[dan1981]

it might be one of those doctors abbreviations that doesn't mean anything medical but to other doctors it means.....

hmmmmmm

Edited by dan1981 on Tuesday 12th August 20:24

[Morningside]

dan1981 said:

it might be one of those doctors abbreviations that doesn't mean anything medical but to other doctors it means.....

hmmmmmm

Yes, disturbing. I agree I am not keen on blood tests (who is?) but felt Ok, quite calm and relaxed. Just seemed and odd thing to say.
Ah well, I will have to wait for a couple of weeks to see what the doctor at the Hospital says.

Doomed I tell ya.