Medical Lab Testing Dallas, TX

Question:  The lab tests I need are expensive and I have to get them regularly.  I do not have insurance.  How do I know I am getting the best price on a lab test?

Answer:  Healthcare is changing and I get asked this question all the time.  I have even had people try to barter with me for lab tests here in Dallas, TX.  The days of paying your doctor with a baby goat may be coming back.

Here is the answer to your question.  First to ensure that you are getting the best price for your lab tests you need to call around.  Quest Diagostics, LabCorp & Any Lab Test Now are three I will use in this example.  For the best price you will want to call your local store/lab.   If you call the national hotline you will get national pricing which may be higher than local prices. 

Next, get pricing not only for the tests individually, but also ask if those tests come in a panel.  A panel is a group of lab tests that are commonly ordered together.  Many times you get a large discount on lab tests by ordering the panel, even if you get more tests than you need. 

Finally, look for a coupon or discount/promo code online.  Lab testing is a competitive business and these guys really want you to use them.  If you can not find discounts online then you need to ask over the phone.  I know this may sound strange since we are often told what to pay by doctors/labs and pay without question.  Just last week a lady came into my lab and requested a discount for DNA paternity tests on her four children.  She was going through a divorce and the court ordered the tests.  A legal paternity test runs about $449 each so you can see why she was looking for a discount.  Needless to say, we gave her a buy 3 get one free discount and she was very happy.

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Question:  I get my thyroid tested regularly.  The test my doctor usually orders is called a Thyroid Panel and Quest Diagnostics costs about $279.   I do not have health insurance.  Is there a cheaper place to get a Thyroid Panel lab test? ~ Sherry L. Frisco, TX

Answer:  To get your answer I called Any Lab Test Now in Plano, TX and they sell the exact same thyroid panel for only $79.  They have locations nationwide so chances are there is one near you.  They do not accept insurance; however, you can pay with a credit card linked to a flexible spending account(FSA/HSA).

Speaking with Melodie at Any Lab Test Now, I discovered it is actually one of their most popular test panels.  The thyroid panel is often used to diagnose, treat and/or monitor thyroid diseases such as hypo-thyroidism and hyper-thyroidism.  The thyroid is a very important organ which regulates your metabolism. 

A underactive thyroid can be linked to a slow metabolism and weight gains.  If you feel this describes you then you can get your thyroid checked for $79 at Any Lab Test Now in Plano, TX.  The doctor’s order can be provided if needed.

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Question:  Do I need a doctor’s order for a lab test?  I don’t want to pay for a doctor’s visit if I already know what test I want.

Answer:  Yes.  However, some medical labs such as Any Lab Test Now will provide you a doctor’s order at no charge.  Additionally, they allow you to take a lab test anonymously.  This means that your insurance will never know your results.   Or your spouse if you desire.  With medical records going digital, Any Lab Test Now was first to market with providing lab tests that will not be linked to your name, social security number, insurance account, etc.

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