Pepper2 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 We have arrived in Mission TX recently and am looking for a recommendation on where I can have my warfarin blood levels tested. I have found a doctor and have an appointment but that is two weeks off. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 as long as you have the order from the Dr any clinic or the nearest hospital should be able to do it. Try googling blood test, Mission TX Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 When I had my doctor's orders in hand I went to an independent lab. I wish I could remember how I found them. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Quest Diagnostics was one I know of. Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 We have used Quest and will again. Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper2 Posted November 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Thanks for the response's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I have to have monthly blood tests also due to my chemo meds. My oncologist gave me standing orders that are on my tablet. I just print them out every month and go to any lab in the area. They get faxed to my dr. Here in Plainview there is no independent lab so I just go to the local clinic. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 I am monitered by the coumadin clinic at the VA. I am on Medicare so the VA gives me a standing order (on paper In my case) and I take it to a local lab. I try for Quest labs or another big one is Labcorps. Some places they have smaller local labs that you can find on line or even contacting a local Dr office and ask who they use. Sometimes you may have to go to a lab at a local hospital. I did that once in Livingston while at Rainbows End, once at Deming and once in Farmington NM. There is a Quest in Memphis that used be convienent but they moved across town and I found a smaller local lab that was more availble. Most or all of the one's I have been to would accept an order faxed from the Dr. VA usually writes one good for a year but Labcorps in some states requires one not over 6 months old. Doesn't make sense to me but they contacted the Coumadin clinic and got a newer one faxed. That might be because I always try to befriend the one with the needle. The medicare covers the cost of the test outside the VA. I assume that would be the case with an insurance company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjhunter01 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 For my cholesterol blood check, I just went to the nearest hospital and found the lab desk. After I verified they accept my insurance, I just called my doctor and gave the nurse the lab phone# and fax#. Later I called to check that the lab had the order and went in the next day for blood sample. It was pretty easy and I already knew where to go. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I have the same issue during the summer in the UP of MI. Also there are no LabCorp any where near my summer place. I have my doctor send lab orders to a clinic/hospital about 35 miles away. When I go I have to pay with a 30% discount it is $35.00. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Bigfoot Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 We just did this on our summer trip. Have your Doctor give you or fax the orders to you . look up cardiologist in the area they will ether do the test and send to your cariologist or tell you who in the area will. very easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeomelia Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Ask your doctor about INR self testing, similar to glucose test 1999 Dodge QuadCab Diesel 2005 DesertFox 28KS The toy is the wife's sewing machines 1992 Dodge Roadtrek 190 Versitile "...traveled the same road as many..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 My summer place in the UP of MI is far away from any Cardiologist. I have found that public clinic's can be cheaper then a doctor's office. You only need the doctor to give an order to a clinic and provide the results back to the doctor. But even the clinic that I use in MI doesn't have the test machine for a finger prick. When I go there during the summer they draw blood and it takes about 30 minutes for the result which I don't wait for. The doctor's office who issued the orders receives the result and they call me. I much prefer the finger prick and you get the results on the spot. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Self testing is not an option for me because I would have to buy the test machine. When I last inquired insurance or Medicare wouldn't pay the $4,000 for the test machine. Maybe they are less now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 2 hours ago, whj469 said: Self testing is not an option for me because I would have to buy the test machine. When I last inquired insurance or Medicare wouldn't pay the $4,000 for the test machine. Maybe they are less now? You might want to look at this: https://myphm.com/coumadin-patients/. They say it is covered by Medicare. Quick google search reveals several manufacturers which means price is way down. Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 My dr gives me a standing order. I then scan it into my tablet and print it out as needed. I go to a lab if available or a clinic if not and have it drawn. Haven’t had to pay yet.. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thank you, Barbaroak! I have sent then an email as per then website that you provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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