Random Check

[jennyjoan]

When I received my repeat prescription today - on the actual prescription - it said call in to get BP and bloods checked.

I know BP is Blood Pressure - but what would they be looking for in the bloods, know one of them could be diabetes. Any more. Thanks

[ubasses]

Depends on wht your prescription is for but could be liver/kidney function, cholestrol.

[Mamyalynne]

It may well depend on what your meds are, one of mine means I need bloods taken to check kidneys for example.

Ask when you book.

[ummmm]

They'll do a full blood count and look for any defiecnecies. VitB VitD, Iron etc etc.

[Old_Geezer]

Could be loads of things. My doctor's surgery tells me to get tested annually and they check for a number of things.

[Rockrose]

If you are on long term medication then you should have your bloods and BP checked periodically

[rowanwitch]

Usually just routine cholesterol and kidney function as the balance of electrolytes (salts)in your body can be upset by some types of blood pressure meds.
Blood sugar possibly and I wouldn't be surprised if they do vitamin d as well.