I've never been eligible to donate blood due to a heart murmur but before I knew that, I tried to donate once and I think I remember they pricked my finger then.
I looked online and you can buy a Hb monitor for $149US plus extra for the test strips. That's very cheap for the convenience of not going to a laboratory until you know it's very necessary. I'm lucky that I don't have to pay for my blood tests (most of the time) but this would be a cost effective alternative if you did receive pathology bills.
I worked out the difference between a Haematologist and a Physician. The Haematologist tells you a number when giving neutrophil results, the Physician just says "they're rubbish". I find this kind of funny.
Feeling wonderful today
Regards
Chirley
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