Patient question
If the name or exam date on a cardiovascular test report is wrong, how should I request a correction?
Answer reviewed by Gao Yuxia, Chief Physician
Professional answer
First, contact the hospital or department that issued the report and explain which item is incorrect. Prepare your visit number, test receipt, and the original report. Ask the facility to verify the report ownership and test records, and follow their official procedure to correct it. Do not alter the report yourself for medical use. If you have already given the report to another doctor, inform them that the information is being verified, and submit the corrected report afterward.