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Most lab tests ordered by physicians may be collected at the Student Health Center (SHC). Some tests may be performed “in-house” at the SHC, including rapid strep A to diagnose strep throat, monospot to diagnose mononucleosis, influenza test to diagnose the flu, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.
Labwork that cannot be performed “in-house” is collected at the SHC and sent for testing to Bon Secours Health Partners Regional laboratory or LabCorp, both of which are located in Richmond, Virginia. Such tests can include pap smears, throat cultures, stool cultures, and hematology testing. The student's medical insurance information will be provided to these laboratory testing facilities so that they may bill directly to the insurance company. The SHC does not bill medical insurance companies. Prior to sending out any specimens for testing, the student will be informed and given an opportunity to decline such testing.
If students have any lab services performed by the SHC, the students will be charged a nominal fee for the test which is billed to their student account. The SHC does not bill insurance companies or any other third party payor. With the student's permission, a copy of the charge form which contains ICD-9 codes can be mailed to the parents. This form contains the fees and may be used for insurance reimbursement.
Students may have labwork provided through the SHC by written request from their private physician. The SHC requires that the written request include the test(s) ordered with appropriate CPT codes and the ordering physician’s phone number, fax number, and a business address.
For more information, contact the SHC, Monday through Friday during office hours at (804) 752-3041.