We all know the drill: You need a blood or urine test, so your doctor orders lab work and you go to a nearby lab to give your sample and have the test. Pretty straightforward – or is it?
Your doctor’s office may write your lab work prescription, but they may not tell you where to have it done. Where patients go for their lab work can actually make a big difference in terms of cost. One lab may charge twice or more what another will for the same test and if that lab is out-of-network, it can mean a surprise bill for a patient of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. ... |