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[SpicyMeatball]

Are there new tests being offered with the addition of quest?

 

[thenpc]

Anyone else use callondoc? $30 for a telehealth doctor to submit for whatever selection of their offered tests you want and it's billed to your insurance.

They aren't partnered with quest, but you can submit whatever testing facility and I've used them with quest.

 

[Hypersonic]

Anyone else use callondoc? $30 for a telehealth doctor to submit for whatever selection of their offered tests you want and it's billed to your insurance.

They aren't partnered with quest, but you can submit whatever testing facility and I've used them with quest.

Do they use in-network docs? I had a bad surprise with LabCorp once when the doc was out of network.

 

[thenpc]

Do they use in-network docs? I had a bad surprise with LabCorp once when the doc was out of network.

Callondoc's doctor is covered in its entirety with their $30 fee.

The prescription for the lab tests are the only thing submitted to insurance so what you end up paying quest or whichever lab is based on your copay/coverage.

 

[DonLigero]

Are there new tests being offered with the addition of quest?

Pretty much the same tests as the LabCorp offering except for some of the Quest CardioIQ versions. Testosterone is uncapped where regular serum Test on LC is capped at 1500 and LC/MS LabCrop test is capped at 2500. Fitomics often adds additional biomarkers upon request.

 

[Hypersonic]

The prescription for the lab tests are the only thing submitted to insurance so what you end up paying quest or whichever lab is based on your copay/coverage.

Sure, I understand the $30 fee, but it's wise to check the insurance policy because there can be a huge difference in lab coverage depending on whether the doc who ordered the labs is in network or not and whether the doctor is in the same state as the lab you used. Mine went from usually 100% covered to LabCorp demanding $1700 because they insisted the doc was out of state and out of network because of an old database entry.

 

[thenpc]

Sure, I understand the $30 fee, but it's wise to check the insurance policy because there can be a huge difference in lab coverage depending on whether the doc who ordered the labs is in network or not and whether the doctor is in the same state as the lab you used. Mine went from usually 100% covered to LabCorp demanding $1700 because they insisted the doc was out of state and out of network because of an old database entry.

Yeah, definitely.

Insurance dependent for sure but if one's insurance covers it, seems like the best option cost wise.

Hopefully you got that absurd bill dealt with. Sounds stressful.

 

[bigMoJo]

Have you peeked at the prices yet. The email I received said that Quest prices would be higher than LabCorp, at least in the near term. But I like the 30% off deal for family members. I will definitely take advantage of that.

I just took a peek, but didn't spend too much time... so far, looks like there are not nearly as many labs. Searched "lipids" and "cbc" labs... I didn't see anything I can yet compare "apples to apples."

Also, I requested prelim. labs this morning, per @DonLigero suggestion, and got them exactly 20 mins after request.

 

[DonLigero]

I just took a peek, but didn't spend too much time... so far, looks like there are not nearly as many labs. Searched "lipids" and "cbc" labs... I didn't see anything I can yet compare "apples to apples."

Also, I requested prelim. labs this morning, per @DonLigero suggestion, and got them exactly 20 mins after request.

Unfortunately, Quest labs run about double the cost of LabCorp. Limited selection at this point to get some orders to try and get some leverage with Quest. They have said with some volume, additional price breaks would be available. Months of negotiations and that was the best pricing they could get.

 

[Dirthand]

LC/MS LabCrop test is capped at 2500.

Don my last Lc/MS testosterone test with labcorp through fitnomics was 7300..

Wither way I have been a subscription. Member of fitnomics for a few months and tou cannot beat the pricing on things such as E2, Cystatin-c, GGT, prolactin, metabolic panels, and such... I have used the service several times... looks like quest kicked yall in the ass on pricing don... guess I'll stick with labcorb

 

[Dirthand]

Callondoc's doctor is covered in its entirety with their $30 fee.

The prescription for the lab tests are the only thing submitted to insurance so what you end up paying quest or whichever lab is based on your copay/coverage.

Yes but most peoples insurence will will only cover basic test and not uncapped and ultra sensitive test that are need.. or specialized test such as Cystatin-c... only creatine and bun levels for kidney..

 

[DonLigero]

Don my last Lc/MS testosterone test with labcorp through fitnomics was 7300..

Wither way I have been a subscription. Member of fitnomics for a few months and tou cannot beat the pricing on things such as E2, Cystatin-c, GGT, prolactin, metabolic panels, and such... I have used the service several times... looks like quest kicked yall in the ass on pricing don... guess I'll stick with labcorb

Wow, that is interesting. I have had people send results with the actual result displayed was >1500 and >2500. You are the first I have heard to get LC actual value over 2500.

It took months of negotiations with Quest to get to this point. To be fair, Fitomics has used LabCorp for 6 years and Quest is a new account. Fitomics is located in Birmingham, AL area where there are 15-20
LC facilities and maybe 5 or 6 Quest.

 

[Dirthand]

Wow, that is interesting. I have had people send results with the actual result displayed was >1500 and >2500. You are the first I have heard to get LC actual value over 2500.

It took months of negotiations with Quest to get to this point. To be fair, Fitomics has used LabCorp for 6 years and Quest is a new account. Fitomics is located in Birmingham, AL area where there are 15-20
LC facilities and maybe 5 or

 

[Dirthand]

Wow, that is interesting. I have had people send results with the actual result displayed was >1500 and >2500. You are the first I have heard to get LC actual value over 2500.

It took months of negotiations with Quest to get to this point. To be fair, Fitomics has used LabCorp for 6 years and Quest is a new account. Fitomics is located in Birmingham, AL area where there are 15-20
LC facilities and maybe 5 or 6 Quest.

I didn't know.. the lc/ms test is suppose to be uncapped. If it is not it should be specified on the site Mr. Don..

Wow, that is interesting. I have had people send results with the actual result displayed was >1500 and >2500. You are the first I have heard to get LC actual value over 2500.

It took months of negotiations with Quest to get to this point. To be fair, Fitomics has used LabCorp for 6 years and Quest is a new account. Fitomics is located in Birmingham, AL area where there are 15-20
LC facilities and maybe 5 or 6 Quest.

 

[DonLigero]

I didn't know.. the lc/ms test is suppose to be uncapped. If it is not it should be specified on the site Mr. Don..

Working on clarification and will make sure they have accurate info posted. Thanks!

 

[DonLigero]

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[DonLigero]

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[BamaCrazy]

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I need labs in 4 more weeks. If I purchase now to take advantage of the 20% off will the order still be valid in 1 month?

 

[DonLigero]

I need labs in 4 more weeks. If I purchase now to take advantage of the 20% off will the order still be valid in 1 month?

Absolutely. Orders are valid for 180 days from purchase.

 

[user0001]

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