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Topic: Can I mark out an item on a doctor's lab order?

cottonbrain
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 13769

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My doc ordered a Vit D Hydroxy test that is not covered by my insurance. He told me we could omit it if it is not covered.

Can I simply scratch through it?

I've tried this before with no luck, but with LabCorp's changes in the past few years, i wonder if I can do it now?

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randibear
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 11290

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heavens no.

I wanted to add my address to a prescription one time and they said don't touch it. something about the insurance yadayadayada.fraud etc.

sorry but I wouldnt risk getting into trouble.

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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Call the doctor on Monday.

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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hiker53
Moderator
Member # 6046

posted

You do have the right to refuse any test even if it is on the MD order form. I did that last year after the nurse blew my vein.

There wasn't enough blood to do all the tests, so I picked the ones I wanted for sure.

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Hiker53

"God is light. In Him there is no
darkness." 1John 1:5

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Jordana
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 45305

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I don't think you have to scratch it. Just tell the tech you don't want it. You don't have to take *any* medical service you do not want.

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cottonbrain
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 13769

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Thanks, everyone!

It seems the answers go 50-50. I love the confusing world of Lyme (not!).

Maybe I will just try refusing and see what happens. I will let you know if it works.

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