Rheumatic conditions are typically characterized by pain, aching, stiffness and swelling in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Some forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, can affect multiple organs and cause widespread symptoms.
If your blood work gets sent to a Hospital who knows how long they will take. I work at Quest and I know blood work does not take longer than 7 days to process there because some of it will have to actually sit if the doctor wants you fasting. Status: Offline.
For those who decide not to become certified phlebotomists, the path to their first job is shorter â although not as much as you might guess. In order to start drawing blood from live patients, it will still be necessary to complete a training course that meets the minimum criteria required by the ASPT. This typically requires about 16 weeks of study when you include the mandatory clinical hours spent in an externship.