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Self Directed Lab Testing Program On First and Third Saturday
Date:
04/23/12 - 08/01/12
The Mercer Health Laboratory's “Self Directed Lab Testing” is offered to the public on the first and third Saturday of each month at Mercer County Community Hospital, 800 West Main Street, Coldwater.
Donna Kueterman, Director of Laboratory Services at Mercer Health, states, “Our Self Directed Lab Testing allows a person to request certain tests to be performed in our Laboratory without a doctor’s order. There is a defined list of available tests. We will provide this service to anyone interested on the first and third Saturday of each month from 7 to 11 AM. Those interested should enter at the Outpatient Entrance on the east side of the hospital.”
Kueterman says, “Any person, 18 years of age or older, can request testing for themselves. Parents or legal guardians may request and sign the consent form for anybody under 18. Since most insurance companies only cover tests that are requested by a doctor or other healthcare provider, payment will be expected prior to collection.”
Although there is no appointment required, there is a form that must be completed before any blood is drawn. Kueterman explains, “We have consent forms available at the hospital or those interested can download the form (go to “For Patients” then click on “Self Directed Lab Testing”). Test results will be mailed to the participant’s address within 2 weeks. We encourage that the results be shared with the family healthcare provider, but we will not send reports to physicians.”
There are 13 different types of blood test that can be ordered. There is a different charge for each test. Included are: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Basic Metabolic Panel, Liver Panel, Kidney Panel, Fasting Lipid Panel, Hemoglobin A1c, Blood Type (ABO/Rh), Thyroid Profile, Cholesterol, Glucose, Potassium, Complete Blood Count (CBC), and PSA Testing for Prostate Cancer.
Persons wanting more information about what each of these tests examine can call 419-678-5122.