How long are your test results valid for?
Dr. Agnieszka Kuś
17.05.2023
Have you ever wondered if you can use your previous blood results at your next doctor’s appointment? Before booking your next visit, check how long your tests are valid for.
You can use the table below to determine the approximate time that specific blood test results stay valid for. If you notice that your results are no longer in date, it is best to repeat them before your next appointment. This way, you will come prepared and get the best medical care without any further delays.
| TEST | VALIDITY PERIOD OF THE RESULT |
|---|---|
| Complete blood count | 2 months |
| Manual blood smear | 1 month |
| Creatinine | 2 months |
| Urinalysis | 1 week |
| TSH | 3 months |
| fT3 | 3 months |
| fT4 | 3 months |
| anti-TPO | lifetime |
| anti-TSHR | lifetime |
| anti-TG, TRAb | lifetime |
| Glucose | 3 months |
| OGTT | 3 months |
| Uric acid | 3 months |
| AST | 1 month |
| ALT | 1 month |
| GGTP | 1 month |
| ALP | 1 month |
| Total Bilirubin | 1 month |
| Lipid profile (TC, HDL, LDL, non-HDL, TG) | 3 months |
| PT (INR) | 1 month |
| APTT | 1 month |
| Sodium | 1 month |
| Potassium | 1 month |
| Magnesium | 1 month |
| Total calcium | 1 month |
| Urea | 1 month |
| Fibrinogen | 1 month |
| Amylase | 1 month |
| Lipase | 1 month |
| ESR | 1 week |
| CRP, quantitative | 1 week |
| Iron | 2 months |
| Ferritin | 1 month |
The validity of the test results was estimated based on the clinical experience of physicians
