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One of the things I discovered a few years ago is that I can order my own lab tests and pay out of pocket (in the US, not sure how this works in other countries
by cstejerean 6y ago
One of the things I discovered a few years ago is that I can order my own lab tests and pay out of pocket (in the US, not sure how this works in other countries with functional healthcare systems). This way instead of wasting 1 doctor visit on ordering a test I can go to my doctor directly with test results in hand and discuss any outliers, etc
- paperwasp42 6y agoYes, this is a brilliant development!
- kgin 6y agoIn New York state, it's illegal to get any kind of medical testing without a doctor's order. Very frustrating.
- treeman79 6y agoThis has been one of the things slowing me down. Some tests took over a year for me to get run. Some I still haven’t. Other more exotic tests were super easy to get.
- zingermc 6y agoWow, does this apply to Covid tests?
- kgin 6y agoThere was an executive order by the governor to allow more flexibility for Covid tests. Pharmacists are now allowed to order Covid tests. And when you show up at a testing site at a clinic or hospital, your test will be recorded as "ordered" by a doctor or nurse practitioner that you never actually see in person.