HAVING A BLOOD TEST IN THE LAB

A: I'm here to have some blood tests done.

B: We take all the Samples (1) in the back room, so please follow me.
A: I usually have blood (2) at the doctor's office.
B: More and more doctors are also (3) that to private labs now.
A: It's kind of pain(4) because I have to make another appointment to go somewhere else.
B: I understand, but we are professionals.
A: So you won't mind if I scream when you take blood?
B: Are you a screamer (5)?
A: Sometimes I even think (6).
B: I have a very gentle touch.
A: I'm going to close my eyes.
B: Well, first you need to fill out these forms.

BLOOD PRESSURE
A: Your blood pressure is very high.
B: What does high blood pressure mean?
A: High blood pressure or hypertension (7) means that there is a lot of pressure on your
arteries (8).
B: That doesn't sound very good.
A: It isn't very good because it means you are at high risk (9) to develop heart disease.
B: I feel fine, now (10)
A: High blood pressure is called a silent killer.
B: What causes high blood pressure?
A: It could be a sign (11) of some other diseases.
B: I am already taking medication.
A: You should tell me the medications you are taking because some test (12) cause high
blood pressure.
B: I'd better change my lifestyle.

TAKING A URINE SAMPLE

A: In order to check for urine infection(13), we are going to need a urine sample.
B: How does that work?
A: Take this little cup, and pee in (14) it.
B: Do I have to fill the whole cup?
A: If you fill it half way (15), it will be fine.
B: What do I do with the cup?
A: Put it in the plastic bag and leave it on the tray (16) in the bathroom.
B: No one else will take my sample?
A: The nurse will take it when you leave the bathroom.
B: I'm glad I drink (17) some water while I was in the waiting room.
A: We would have given you water and waited until you need to use the bathroom.
B: You don't need to wait because I'm ready to use the bathroom now.

Taking an X-Ray
A: We think your leg may be broken.
B: How will you know for sure?
A: We're going to take you to Radiology to get it x-rayed now.
B: Will the x-ray hurt?
A: It's a pain(18) procedure that allows us to take a picture of your bones.
B: Are there any side effects Assotion (19) with taking an x-ray?
A: Diagnostic x-rays are safe as long as they are not over years (20).
B: I've never had an x-ray in my entire life.
A: Then you should be fine.
B: Can someone be in the room with me?
A: Someone can be in the room with you, but not next to you during the x-ray.
B: Please go get my wife then.