An Anyang woman received a preliminary婚检 (premarital exam) result suggesting primary thrombocythemia. Her six-year partner supported her through retesting, which confirmed it was a false positive. They married without delay.

Social Context

China’s free premarital health checks—offered nationwide since 2003—include hematology screening, but false positives occur due to transient inflammation or lab variance. The National Health Commission’s 2023 ‘Follow-Up Protocol’ mandates confirmatory testing within 72 hours and psychological counseling to prevent relationship disruption from diagnostic uncertainty.

Safety Tip

Request written documentation of all preliminary results and insist on same-day confirmatory testing at designated hospitals—avoid delaying marriage decisions based on initial screenings alone.