+ 5 How to Get Bloodwork Done if You Live in (NY, NJ, RI, MA, MD)
I am going to share with you how i get my blood-work done even though i am a resident of Massachusetts. I have used this method for both LabsMD.com and privatemdlabs.com and have a 100% success rate.
Step 1) Go to the website and select what Blood Test(s) you want to get done, then go to checkout.
Step 2) Select a bordering state that allows private lab testing (I go with NH) and pick a lab location.
Step 3) Fill out the billing/patient information, when filling this out I use my real name although i think you can use a fake name if you would like. I put a fake address lets say 12345 RoidRage street Salem, NH. Now you need to use the zip code that matches your credit/debit card information or it will not let the order go through. So again, you will be using a fake address with your actual zip code.
Step 4) After you print out the needed paperwork drive to the location you chose in Step 2. You can call ahead and make an appointment or just walk in.
Step 5) Give the person at the front desk your paperwork, If they ask for an I.D tell them you left it at home or come up with some bullshit story. If they see you are from (NY, NJ, RI, MA, MD) they might deny you. When i tell them i lost my I.D they have never questioned me or asked for any other identification, they just say "that is ok" then i go get my bloods done and wait for the results.
This is how I do it, i am sure there are a bunch of other ways. Feel free to share with us your way of getting blood work done as a resident of (NY, NJ, RI, MA, MD)
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Iam goin to get blood work in the next month. What all should I be looking for in the tests? What should I tell my doctor that Iam looking for other then blood pressure?
Don't get it done with your doctor...
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Why is it illegal in the first place? I mean how can this possibly be viewed as somethjng negative or harmful? I hate living in the northeast because of the damn restriction.
Laws in these states require that any lab work be ordered by your personal physician; a copy of this order must be presented at the laboratory.
So it's about the Benjamin's. Dr's protecting their dollars.
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That is a great question. When i have the time i am going to look up the reasoning behind it. I bet it is something stupid...
Seems like you guys in that area of the US have a hell of a time with this. That sucks man. Wish you all didn't have to go through all the hassle.
P2i2tI use basically the exact process as you. I live in the same state as you. I change one of my debit card info to an address zip code that is actually the same zip code as the lab I use and only on the day I am ordering. Then I change it back. Luckily I can go online to my debit card site and change the information as many times as needed.so when I am ordering I change it to whatever zip code I need to then after I order I change it right back. then I Drive down to the clinic and there is no questions asked, no ID shown.just make sure you print and bring the requisition papers with you.this is a good write-up because Ive seen many people asking about this. Myself included prior to figuring it out.
Nice! I wonder if my bank allows that.
AnonOr you can use any government issued ID that doesnt list your address. Like a passport/passport card or VA/military ID.
That is a great idea as long as your comfortable with giving them your actual name. Great advice +1
AnonTrue, is it actually illegal? Did not know that.
I am not sure if it is actually illegal but it seems that way. I don't see why it is not allowed.
Someone a while back made a comment that it is not allowed because of the payment method. It's to do with specific billing laws or something of that nature. Don't take my word for it that is just the only reason I have ever heard for it not being allowed in those states.