Tests Without a Doctor’s Order

Take control of your health by ordering your own laboratory tests.

Except for pregnancy tests, Direct Access Testing is for blood tests. Some tests check on several different elements in your blood at the same time. Other blood tests look for very specific elements in your blood.

Blood tests help doctors diagnose health issues, but blood test results aren’t diagnoses. An abnormal blood test result may not mean that you have a serious medical condition.

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See the list of CentraCare labs where you can order your own tests.

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What You Need to Know

  • A doctor’s order is not required for these tests.
  • No appointment is necessary.
  • Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • You must pay for the tests in advance by cash or check; insurance will not be billed.
  • Testing is performed by trained professionals in compliance with regulatory agencies, ensuring accurate and precise results.
  • Most test results will be provided to you within two to three working days.
  • We will notify you directly if a test result requires immediate medical attention.
  • You are responsible for sharing your results with your health care team and following up with them regarding results, if needed.
  • Test results will not appear on MyChart.

Test Menu

Price
Basic Metabolic Profile (includes  blood urea nitrogen, calcium, chloride, CO2, creatinine, glucose, potassium, sodium) Fasting – 8 hours $25
Blood Type (ABO/RH) – Not for legal or forensic purposes $35
Cholesterol $10
Glucose (Blood Sugar) Fasting – 8 hours $10
Hemoglobin A1C $20
Hemoglobin $10
Hemogram/Complete Blood Count (includes WBC, RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC,  RCW, platelet count) $20
Lipid Screen (includes cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, and calculated LDL) Fasting – 12 hour $35
Liver Function Profile $25
Pregnancy Test (urine) $15
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) – screening only $45
Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) or Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) – Assesses liver health $10
Serum Glutamic-Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT) or Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) – Assesses liver health $10
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) $35
Urinalysis $20
Vitamin D-25 Hydroxy $40
Specimen Collection Kits (price varies on complexity) $20-35

* This list does not include all tests. Check with your laboratory location to see if a test not listed is available for Direct Access Testing.

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