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VA Personal Health Record (PHR):

Type www.myhealth.va.gov in the address bar on 

your web browser, and then press Enter. This takes you to VA’s My Health

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On the right-hand side of the screen, select the Register Todaybutton. Complete the registration page, and review and accept the Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy for using the My Health

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and begin to create your PHR.Begin using My Health

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and services at your convenience to better manage your health. Also, if you are a VA patient, take some time to watch the In-Person Authentication (IPA) video online.Bookmark www.myhealth.va.gov as a favorite and make a note, if you are a VA patient, to get an upgraded account during your next VA clinic visit to get the most out of your PHR.

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Is an Upgraded Account, or IPA, for me?Yes, if you want to:• View VA Allergies and Adverse Reactions• Receive Wellness Reminders• View VA Appointments• Participate in Secure Messaging• Be ready to access all new My HealtheVet 

features that will enhance your Personal Health Record

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What is VA Chemistry/Hematology?VA Chemistry/Hematology is a feature of My HealtheVet found in the Labs + Tests section 

under Track Health. It is where VA patients can view 

their VA Chemistry/Hematology lab results.

What do lab test results show?For each test, there is a range of values that is considered acceptable for the general population. Your result will be a specific number that will be compared to this range. Remember, these numbers vary from person to person. What is right for you may not be right for someone else. Your test results provide information that gives your health care team clues to possible health problems. Results may show other tests are needed to help make a diagnosis or guide change to your treatment. Lab test results are considered a part of monitoring your overall health.What does chemistry and hematology mean?

 Chemistry: is when a sample of blood is checked for 

amounts of certain elements made in the body. An abnormal result may be a sign of disease. Chemistry labs include hundreds of tests. Common labs include blood sugar, cholesterol, electrolytes, calcium, liver 

function, thyroid, and pancreatic tests.

 Hematology: is when a sample of blood is checked 

for factors in the blood and blood-forming tissues. Hematology lab results include blood cell counts and clotting tests.

What are the requirements for viewing VA Chemistry/Hematology test results in My HealtheVet?To view VA Chemistry/Hematology test results 

you must:

 Be a Veteran enrolled at a VA health care facility Be registered as a VA Patient in My HealtheVet Have an upgraded account

* To get an upgraded account you must complete a 

one-time process called In-Person Authentication or “IPA.” You can upgrade your account at your VA Medical Center or Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).

How soon will I see my results after my test is done?After your tests have been completed and entered in your VA health record, it takes 7 days for the results to be available on My HealtheVet.What should I do if I have questions about my results?If you have questions about your results

 Select the Learn More link, which has general 

lab information.

 If you still have questions or do not understand 

your results, you can contact your participating health care team through Secure Messaging or by telephone.

Will I be able to view my old results?Yes, you will be able to view all the VA Chemistry/Hematology results that are currently in your electronic VA health record.Who do I contact if I have a technical problem with the VA Chemistry/Hematology feature?You can contact My HealtheVet about technical problems you have with the VA Chemistry/Hematology feature. Simply complete the Contact 

Us form to send a message to the My HealtheVet 

Help Desk. The staff will respond to your problem within three (3) business days. You may also contact the My HealtheVet Coordinator at your VA 

Medical Center.

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