Arranging for Blood Draws for MRT testing



ARRANGING FOR BLOOD DRAWS FOR MRT TESTING

(Current Jan 2013)

There are various options for blood draws for LEAP clients. Your options may also vary depending on if your client is local or in another location.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

LEAP-MRT Specimen Mailer

Completed MRT Requisition Form

Some options/considerations:

1. Wherever client previously has had their blood drawn.

2. Client’s personal physician or laboratory.

3. RD as phlebotomist (One day phlebotomy courses available in some states.)

4. Friend or relative that is also a qualified phlebotomist, nurse, doctor, EMT, etc.

5. Local hospital laboratory.

6. Lab such as Quest, LabCorp(varies by lab/area), AnyLabTestNow, etc. (more below)

7. National blood draw service such as PSI (Phlebotomy Services International)

Lab the client normally uses for blood draws is likely your first choice. If they are not sure about the lab doing a draw for them, call their local lab/phlebotomist ahead of time, explain what it is the client is needing, explaining the need to overnight the bloodwork the same day, so draw must be done in a timely fashion related to local Fed Ex pick up times at the lab, or local Express Drop-off deadlines at the local shipping centers. (Caution, some FedEx locations will not ship blood.)

After receiving payment for testing and/or counseling, refer for blood draw. Be sure paperwork is explained and that client knows that the DATE AND TIME of the blood draw MUST be noted on the MRT Requisition Form. ALSO, the MRT Req Form MUST go WITH the bloodwork to Oxford Laboratory. (Client OR phlebotomist can record this. Point this section out to the client.) If you don't have an account on file at Oxford for payment, then payment MUST be included with blood work. (Upper R hand corner of page 2 of MRT Req Form)

LOCALLY: If you anticipate (and I hope you do) referring more than one person to a local lab for a draw, we recommend the following.

1. Call local lab. Ask to speak to the lab manager. If not in, ask when to call back, then connect later.

2. Explain who you are, that you work with a lab in another state, but need to find a local lab for phlebotomy services for your patients. Ask if you can come by with a kit to explain. Set an appointment to meet with the lab manager.

3. Stop by early in the day. Bring cookies or Hershey Kisses for staff! ;-) Explain to manager that "this is new to me, so I need your help." (Lab people like to "help.")

4. Show kit, paperwork, FedEx prepaid mailer, etc. Explain how the blood work MUST go out overnight. Ask about their Fed Ex pick-up times. (Tell clients to arrive at least 1 hour prior to that.) If no daily pick-up, would they allow client to hand deliver sealed Fed Ex mailer to Fed Ex or can they call for same-day pick-up?

5. Find out about charges for draw and/or if they bill client's insurance for the draws. (Might range from free to $46, depending on the lab.)

Other Nationwide options: (Please email Jan Patenaude – DineRight4@) with updates, new locations)

(Find a Draw Site search engine)

– Locations nationwide

– locations nationwide – A subsidiary of Humana

– locations mostly San Francisco, S. California, Portland, Ore but also some locations nationwide as well – Miami, Kansas City, St Louis, Las Vegas, New York Metro.

425-608-2174

Specimen Specialists of America

– Locations Nationwide

bel- – Kansas City, MO area

CPL - Clinical Pathology Laboratories - Draw locations in TX, LA, OK, NM, NV

They charge $5 , patient responsible for dropping off at Fedex

locations/patient-service-centers.aspx

Phlebotomy Services International (PSI). PSI has over 3000 draw stations across the country AND the ability to perform mobile phlebotomy, both at a reasonable cost - $55 at a draw station, and $120 for a mobile blood draw. (Info Current as of January 2013)

For latest updates, check out their website at

The procedure to use them is as follows:

1. Call PSI at 855-600-3722 or 541-664-4382 Option 2 (Nicky or Hanna) Monday through Friday from 7:00am – 4 pm PST. And/or email at Info@.

2. If you get an answering machine, leave a message. They should get back to you that same day or the next day at the latest.

3. They will take your client information and payment over the phone and schedule the date for blood draw.

4. The patient must have a specimen mailer with your requisition form fully completed. PSI will not provide specimen mailers, they will only draw and ship the blood.

5. They will track and do everything they can on their side to make sure the blood draw is accomplished.

6. The patient should confirm with them that the blood work WILL be sent overnight the same day as the draw via FedEx.

7. The patient should call the FedEx tracking code into Oxford (1-888-Now-LEAP or 561-848-7111). If it is after 4 pm MST and they reach voice mail, they may leave their name and the tracking code on the answering machine.

Any problems, call Oxford Biomedical Technologies (formerly named Signet Diagnostic Corp.) at 561-848-7111 or 888-Now-LEAP.

In COLORADO:

OPTION 1: Quest Diagnostics. Approx. $42.50 for draw fee. (Rates vary from site to site, from no charge, to $25 to $42.50 and cash is preferred.) They do not take insurance but will provide an invoice to submit to insurance if you wish. To avoid lines waiting for draw, call ahead or go online () to find locations or schedule an appointment, early in the afternoon is preferred to be sure draw is completed prior to FedEx pickup.

OPTION 2: Midtown Occupational Health will complete blood draws (Verified July 2010)

2420 W. 26th Ave Bldg D, Suite 200, Denver CO. Phone: 303-831-9393

It’s in an office complex, bldg is on NE corner. Off 25 and Spear. . . Blood draw should be done by 3 pm for Fed Ex pick-up, or until 5:30 pm if you’re willing to drop off at a Fed Ex location that has a late collection time. The cost will be $20 cash ONLY. Call first. If Denise is there makes it easier.

OPTION 3: Any Lab Test Now at I-25 and Hampden. 5011 Happy Canyon Rd, Denver, CO 80237 They charge $25 for a draw and are open Mon - Fri 9 - 5 pm. 303-758-1392.

OPTION 4: I’ve not used them, but may do the MRT blood draw IF you/the client are purchasing any other tests from them. They would us LabCorp as their draw site. for more info or to see what their “discount tests of the month” are.

NEW YORK CITY (i.e. labs in border states)

Labs in Jersey City and Stamford.

For the following lab, call them and get approval from their lab manager first.



90 Morgan St., Stamford

3rd Floor, Suite 302 203-358-8031 Fax: 203-358-8142 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm; Sat, 8am-12pm

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OHIO

Pathology Laboratories. They have more than one location. This one is closet to my office.

3609 Park East Dr. Suite 108N

Beachwood, Ohio 44122

Phone 216-378-1969

1-800-785-7088

FAX 216-378-2127

Open 8 am - 8 pm Monday - Friday.

Located within the Park East Medical Building.

Also Metrohealth Laboratories. $13. They give the kit back to the patient.

CALIFORNIA:

SUTTER LABORATORY (AUBURN)Address:3288 Bell Road Auburn, CA 95602Phone:530-886-2360Operating hours: Mon-Fri 6:15am - 5:15pm and Sat 8:15am - 11:30am;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Folsom)Address:2575 East Bidwell, Suite 100 Folsom, CA 95630Phone:916-817-3710Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 12:00pm and at12:30pm - 3:30pm;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Grass Valley)Address:10058 Wolf Road Grass Valley, CA 95949Phone:530-745-1512Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am - 11:00am;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Lincoln)Address:685 Twelve Bridges Drive, Suite A Lincoln, CA 95648Phone:916-408-5430Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Rancho Cordova)Address:11121 Sun Center Drive, Suite A Rancho Cordova, CA 95670Phone:916-638-8441Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 10:00am;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Rocklin)Address:1160 Sunset Boulevard Rocklin, CA 95765Phone:916-865-1030Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:30pm;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Roseville)Address:3100 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 202 Roseville, CA 95661Phone:916-782-5600Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am - 5:00pm;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Sacramento at Alhambra)Address:1201 Alhambra, Suite 140 Sacramento, CA 95816Phone:916-731-7860Operating hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am - 7:00pm and Sat 8:00am - 12:00pm;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Sacramento at Del Paso Rd.)Address:2210 Del Paso Road, Suite A Sacramento, CA 95834Phone:916-285-8150Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4:00pm;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Sacramento at Greenback Ln.)Address:5767 Greenback Lane Sacramento, CA 95841Phone:916-865-1080Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am - 4:30pm;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Sacramento at Greenhaven Dr.)Address:7420 Greenhaven Drive, Suite 110 Sacramento, CA 95831Phone:916-394-3340Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:45pm;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Sacramento at Scripps Dr.)Address:83 Scripps Drive, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95825Phone:916-646-9603Operating hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Sacremento at 2800 L St.)Address:2800 L Street, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95816Phone:916-454-6703Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am - 4:30pm;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Sacramento at 29th Street - Oncology 1)Address:1020 29th Street, Suite 680 Sacramento, CA 95816Phone:916-453-3319Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:00pm;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Sacramento at 29th Street)Address:1020 29th Street, Suite 260 Sacramento, CA 95816Phone:916-733-8260Operating hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am - 4:30pm;

SUTTER LABORATORY (Sacramento at Capitol Ave.)Address:2725 Capitol Avenue, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95816Phone:916-262-9315Operating hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm;

SUTTER OF SACRAMENTO (Capitol Ave.)Address:2825 Capitol Avenue, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95816Phone:262-9315Operating hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm.

SUTTER OF SACRAMENTO (F Street)Address:5301 F Street, Suite 209A Sacramento, CA 95816Phone:733-1490Operating hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 1:00pm

SUTTER OF SACRAMENTO (Stockton Blvd.)Address:1625 Stockton Boulevard, Suite 102 Sacramento, CA 95816Phone:262-9035Operating hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

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