Lab Tests You Order Yourself

A new trend in laboratory testing

According to Washington State law any person can order laboratory testing on themselves. Self-testing is becoming much more prevalent and includes

• laboratory-based services
• machines to measure blood sugar at home
• test kits for pregnancy, etc in pharmacies and over the internet

There are pitfalls to ordering and interpreting laboratory tests on yourself. We have a waiver which outlines these pitfalls and which you must sign before obtaining such tests.

Here is our list of most commonly requested tests and their prices.

Points you should know:

• Tests available include throat culture, cholesterol profile, HIV, chemistry panel, urine culture, blood type, urine drug screen and many others.
• If you have made arrangements with a laboratory that we do not ordinarily deal with, you can bring in their test kit for us to process for you.
• You must sign a release form.
• Your insurance company will not pay for tests you order yourself.
• Conventional laboratory tests are usually done at a major reference lab in Seattle. This gives more accurate results and is most cost-effective for you. Other tests are sent to specialized laboratories.
• Payment for blood draw and specimen handling must be made at time of service.
• Most conventional test results are available the next working day.
• We will give you a receipt but will complete no forms for insurance companies.

3/4/04 L