Adult Red Cell Disorders Program

How long will my appointment be?

First appointments take longer than follow-up appointments.

• Your first appointment may take about 2 hours. After your visit to the clinic, you will likely go to the St. Paul’s Hospital Outpatient Blood Lab for blood tests. 
• Follow-up appointments usually take 30 minutes to 1 hour.

We do our best to stay on time. Unfortunately, your appointment may be delayed by unforeseen circumstances. We recommend that you come prepared for delays. For example, make sure your arrangements for things like babysitting, elder care and parking can accommodate a longer than usual appointment.

At the end of your first appointment, the nurse or doctor will give you a program contact card. If you don’t get a program card, feel free to ask for it.

After every appointment, the nurse will tell you about your next visit. Be sure you understand what is going to happen next. For example, know the time and place of your next visit or if someone will call you with this information.

If you are unsure about what your next steps are, don’t be afraid to ask a member of your team. We are there to help you.