Urinalysis
It is a holiday yesterday. But, decided to take the urinalysis test today instead at Makati Medical Center. (Note to self: If my doctors asks me take several tests which includes urinalysis test, will take the urinalysis test on a different date so that I won't "force" by drinking too much water.)
After, went to SM Megamall for I plan to have my Hua Mulan massage comb repaired. Then, went to Healthy Options to buy Vitamin B-Complex. Was able to buy the holding Cross at St. Paul's. And bought food-to-go at El Pollo Loco.
COVID-19
Learned that my cousin and her husband caught the COVID-19 disease. Her husband was brought to the hospital on the 12th because he is having a hard time breathing. My cousin was asked to quarantine at home. Their kids and the rest of their household took the PCR test waiting for the result.
Pray that they recover from this disease. 🙏
Teleconsultation
This is my first teleconsultation. My HMO will not be covering the fee; but, I feel safer from COVID-19 of doing this instead of waiting at my doctor's clinic in the hospital. Besides, my doctor only do teleconsultation for now. 😀
She interpreted the result of my tests and find mostly OK. She referred me to an endocrinologist for the hypothyroidism (high TSH). I also described to her how I collected my urine specimen. In order to "pacify" me, she asked that I take another urinalysis test.
I already scheduled another teleconsultation on the 17th with my nephrologist this time.
Laboratory Results
Retrieved online the result of the medical tests I took yesterday. Everything is normal (thank God!) except for...
Trace of blood in the routine urinalysis (but there is no RBC)
High TSH IRMA
My HbA1c is 4.86. Yes! No diabetes.
Already set a teleconsultation with my gastroenterologist tomorrow. 😊
Laboratory Tests
We were back to the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) last August 4. Somehow, wanted to take the laboratory tests for January and February requested by my doctors. I already knew about the novel #coronavirus then and I am uneasy to go to the hospital to take those tests.
Since everyday we learn something knew about the virus, facilities are putting extra effort to be safe and people are asked to wash hands often, physical distance and wear face covering. Thus, decided to take the tests today and took my leave. Already got the LOA from the HMO based in our office, inquired from Makati Medical Center (MMC) regarding the procedure for teleconsulting, etc.
I have to do fasting; thus, I have to be at MMC at least 30 minutes before 9:25AM. I am wearing surgical mask, a Cambridge N99 face mask and a face shield. I am also wearing on my neck the Stay Fresh! personal air purifier, and tied to my bag is the ionMi air purifier (there no such thing as too much protection. Hehehe!) I have already filled-up the Online Screening Form and showed it to the guard. My temperature was taken (similar to the ones in the airport). Proceeded immediately to the Nuclear Medicine. Everything was processed quickly.
My problem now is how to provide a specimen for the urinalysis. I do not want to remove my face masks to drink. So left the hospital and looked for a place outside where I can drink lots of water. Went back again to catch some specimen and submit it to the laboratory for analysis.
Before walking back home, stopped at SaladStop! to buy salad-to-go.
