Doctor free lab testing

[T-Bagger]

i just got an email from Quest offering lab tests without doctors orders needed. Unfortunately it’s not the complete panel, but you can get your testosterone checked, basic health panel, cholesterol, CBC, CMP, Hemoglobin, men’s health profile, thyroid panel and women’s health profile and various others.

 

[Fryguy]

I got that too... was wondering if I can submit it through insurance.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

I got that too... was wondering if I can submit it through insurance.

Insurance won’t do much without a doctors signature.

Why is the order such a big deal? Cheaper without it? The privatemdlabs and sites like it always work fine.

 

[T-Bagger]

Insurance won’t do much without a doctors signature.

Why is the order such a big deal? Cheaper without it? The privatemdlabs and sites like it always work fine.

Quest won’t let you just walk in and order tests, so now your doc doesn’t have to get involved, so that’s saved cash there. You get the results, not the doctor. I wish I could order what I fully need though.

 

[T-Bagger]

I got that too... was wondering if I can submit it through insurance.

I don’t see why not. A claims processor won’t stop a claim over that. Most claims are auto adjudicated anyway.

 

[bickel29]

Quest won’t let you just walk in and order tests, so now your doc doesn’t have to get involved, so that’s saved cash there. You get the results, not the doctor. I wish I could order what I fully need though.

T-bag, unless you are in one of the handful of states that does not allow it, you can ALWAYS order lab test without a doctor by simply going on to one of the many websites that sell testing services, like Private MD Labs or similar sites. And they use labs like Quest and Labcor! No doctor visit is EVER needed.

Go on their site, if there is a test you want or need, I'll guarantee Privatemdlabs.com sells it!

Unless I am not understanding what you are saying?

 

[T-Bagger]

T-bag, unless you are in one of the handful of states that does not allow it, you can ALWAYS order lab test without a doctor by simply going on to one of the many websites that sell testing services, like Private MD Labs or similar sites. And they use labs like Quest and Labcor! No doctor visit is EVER needed.

Go on their site, if there is a test you want or need, I'll guarantee Privatemdlabs.com sells it!

Unless I am not understanding what you are saying?

This is eliminating even the need for Privatemdlabs. I can schedule my blood draw with Quest to get my Test checked without paying for the privatmdlab req, though again - it is limited in what I can have tested.

 

[bickel29]

This is eliminating even the need for Privatemdlabs. I can schedule my blood draw with Quest to get my Test checked without paying for the privatmdlab req, though again - it is limited in what I can have tested.

So how much does Quest charge for this service?

 

[T-Bagger]

So how much does Quest charge for this service?

The basic health profile includes CBC, CMP, urinalysis and cholesterol - $149

Testosterone is $69

The CMP includes tests for:
• Liver function (ALP, ALT, AST, Bilirubin)
• Kidney function (BUN, Creatinine)
• Electrolytes and fluid balance (Sodium, Potassium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride)
• Proteins (Albumin, Total Protein)
• Blood sugar (Glucose)
• Calcium

$49.00

And if you have insurance, it should be even cheaper.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

If it’s covered that’s legit. Capped test?

 

[T-Bagger]

If it’s covered that’s legit. Capped test?

Doesn’t say but I can only presume it’s capped

 

[Fryguy]

I'm gonna put in a call tomorrow, I'll let you know what Quest says about insurance.

 

[T-Bagger]

I'm gonna put in a call tomorrow, I'll let you know what Quest says about insurance.

Cool, thanks bro! I really don’t see why insurance wouldn’t cover it.

 

[T-Bagger]

I'm gonna put in a call tomorrow, I'll let you know what Quest says about insurance.

Ask about capped or uncapped as well on the Test test. Oh yeah - and ask if another test can somehow be added to it like Estrogen!

 

[bickel29]

The basic health profile includes CBC, CMP, urinalysis and cholesterol - $149

Testosterone is $69

The CMP includes tests for:
• Liver function (ALP, ALT, AST, Bilirubin)
• Kidney function (BUN, Creatinine)
• Electrolytes and fluid balance (Sodium, Potassium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride)
• Proteins (Albumin, Total Protein)
• Blood sugar (Glucose)
• Calcium

$49.00

And if you have insurance, it should be even cheaper.

Alrighty fellas, I didn't have much time earlier to look into this further, but I have looked over it a little deeper, and my thoughts are...

Stick with Privatemdlabs.com over Questdirect for your testing, if it is an option. Or perhaps you have a better alternative (there are so many similar services out there now).

In all honesty, I can't find one single reason to use Questdirect. My findings:

--Privatemdlabs is cheaper on EVERYTHING and that is BEFORE even applying the 15% coupon that they have 365 days a year (it's on their website)

--Privatemdlabs has a tremendously larger selection of tests and let's you build your own bundles

--Just for comparison example on the pricing options you gave...

**The Questdirect basic health profile includes CBC, CMP, urinalysis and cholesterol - $149
**those same tests at Privatemdlabs cost $134.95 - 15% coupon = $114.71

**The Questdirect Testosterone test you reference IS capped at 1,500 and costs $69
**The Privatemdlabs Testosterone tests that uses the (LC/ms-ms) is NOT capped and costs much less at $65.99 - 15% = $56.09 !!!

And as I was comparing tests and prices, Privatemdlabs was cheaper pretty much every time.

About the insurance, and this is just my opinion. I really doubt that most insurance companies are going to cover ELECTIVE health screenings that are not deemed to be needed by a doctor. Otherwise, how would they limit us from getting our blood tested every single week, and billing them for it? I suspect that there are parameters and limitations on that.

Regardless of the above, A MUCH BIGGER CONCERN FOR ME is that if your insurance were to cover it, that also means THAT YOUR REAL NAME AND INFO IS ATTACHED TO DATA THAT BASICALLY PROVES THAT YOU ARE USING ILLEGAL SCHEDULED DRUGS!!!

One of the things I like about ordering and paying for my own tests from places like Privatemdlabs is that I can call myself Dick Hardin one time and Peter North the next time and James Lebron the next and no one will have a test result showing a FIVE THOUSAND PLUS testosterone level linked to my real identity. That is worth so much more to me than the $78 I pay out of pocket for the female hormone panel that I pay for every 90 days or so.

Sorry for being so long winded but I am hoping this helps some of us when looking at Questdirect as a testing option.

 

[MisterSuperGod]

i just got an email from Quest offering lab tests without doctors orders needed. Unfortunately it’s not the complete panel, but you can get your testosterone checked, basic health panel, cholesterol, CBC, CMP, Hemoglobin, men’s health profile, thyroid panel and women’s health profile and various others.

Do you live in one of the states that won't allow you to schedule your own tests without a doctor's referral?

 

[T-Bagger]

Do you live in one of the states that won't allow you to schedule your own tests without a doctor's referral?

No, I just hate going to the doctor lol

 

[T-Bagger]

Alrighty fellas, I didn't have much time earlier to look into this further, but I have looked over it a little deeper, and my thoughts are...

Stick with Privatemdlabs.com over Questdirect for your testing, if it is an option. Or perhaps you have a better alternative (there are so many similar services out there now).

In all honesty, I can't find one single reason to use Questdirect. My findings:

--Privatemdlabs is cheaper on EVERYTHING and that is BEFORE even applying the 15% coupon that they have 365 days a year (it's on their website)

--Privatemdlabs has a tremendously larger selection of tests and let's you build your own bundles

--Just for comparison example on the pricing options you gave...

**The Questdirect basic health profile includes CBC, CMP, urinalysis and cholesterol - $149
**those same tests at Privatemdlabs cost $134.95 - 15% coupon = $114.71

**The Questdirect Testosterone test you reference IS capped at 1,500 and costs $69
**The Privatemdlabs Testosterone tests that uses the (LC/ms-ms) is NOT capped and costs much less at $65.99 - 15% = $56.09 !!!

And as I was comparing tests and prices, Privatemdlabs was cheaper pretty much every time.

About the insurance, and this is just my opinion. I really doubt that most insurance companies are going to cover ELECTIVE health screenings that are not deemed to be needed by a doctor. Otherwise, how would they limit us from getting our blood tested every single week, and billing them for it? I suspect that there are parameters and limitations on that.

Regardless of the above, A MUCH BIGGER CONCERN FOR ME is that if your insurance were to cover it, that also means THAT YOUR REAL NAME AND INFO IS ATTACHED TO DATA THAT BASICALLY PROVES THAT YOU ARE USING ILLEGAL SCHEDULED DRUGS!!!

One of the things I like about ordering and paying for my own tests from places like Privatemdlabs is that I can call myself Dick Hardin one time and Peter North the next time and James Lebron the next and no one will have a test result showing a FIVE THOUSAND PLUS testosterone level linked to my real identity. That is worth so much more to me than the $78 I pay out of pocket for the female hormone panel that I pay for every 90 days or so.

Sorry for being so long winded but I am hoping this helps some of us when looking at Questdirect as a testing option.

On an off cycle though or following PCT the Testosterone Test would be far cheaper through your insurance than the $69 quoted. It’s notnchrcking your E2, but to at least know if your test is in range for roughly $30-$40 (Quest’s insurance contracted rate) is worth it to me. After paying for the test from privatemdlabs and then paying the laboratory itself, you’re way ahead financially with the Quest direct. But the con is not having E2 checked.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

Wait, why are you paying twice?

 

[T-Bagger]

Wait, why are you paying twice?

You’re paying privateMD for the req and then you have to pay Quest for the labwork. If you go to Quest with the direct test, you pay once.