I'm not sure if this is a federal or state thing but here in Texas, it's my understanding that patients are legally entitled to copies of all their records, test results, bloodwork results,etc. I've never had a problem getting mine. Now, I know that some drs. offices will charge you to make copies but I've never had to pay any of mine. Also, they definitely charge if the requests come from insurance cos.,etc. where they might have to copy your whole file which can sometimes be VERY long- my file records at my PCP's office look like "War and Peace".....So, it may be that different states have different laws- maybe someone else will know more about what's what in different places than I do.