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Title: Blood tests before recommendation letter
Post by: supergirl23 on August 31, 2016, 03:46:37 PM
Post by: supergirl23 on August 31, 2016, 03:46:37 PM
So I'm still about a month away from getting my letter for HRT. But I was wondering, if I go to the endocrinologist before I get my letter, can I still have my blood tests done?
Title: Re: Blood tests before recommendation letter
Post by: Jacqueline on August 31, 2016, 03:58:50 PM
Post by: Jacqueline on August 31, 2016, 03:58:50 PM
As in would it be covered by insurance?
If that is the question, it is doubtful.
However, there may be more informed people here.
Warmly,
Joanna
If that is the question, it is doubtful.
However, there may be more informed people here.
Warmly,
Joanna
Title: Re: Blood tests before recommendation letter
Post by: JessicaSondelli on August 31, 2016, 04:00:03 PM
Post by: JessicaSondelli on August 31, 2016, 04:00:03 PM
My endo sent me to the lab to get the blood tests done after the first appointment but I already had my reference letter by then. Once the results came back I went for the 2nd appointment at which time he gave me the prescription. I'm not sure if he/she wants to send you to get your blood done before you present the letter but I guess it depends on the endo..
Title: Re: Blood tests before recommendation letter
Post by: Deborah on August 31, 2016, 04:52:17 PM
Post by: Deborah on August 31, 2016, 04:52:17 PM
My endo gave me the prescription at the same time as the blood tests, before she had the results.
If you want the blood test now you should ask the endo. If they know what it's all about I can't see any reason for them to refuse unless they want the letter before they do anything.
If you want the blood test now you should ask the endo. If they know what it's all about I can't see any reason for them to refuse unless they want the letter before they do anything.
Title: Re: Blood tests before recommendation letter
Post by: Michelle_P on August 31, 2016, 06:33:30 PM
Post by: Michelle_P on August 31, 2016, 06:33:30 PM
My endocrinologist also gave me my prescriptions and ordered blood tests at our first meeting. I had very specific instructions on what to take first, how much, and when to start other prescribed items.
The test results came in before I had started some things, and when she had the results and saw a problem, she contacted me (via a messaging/e-mail system) and adjusted what I would be taking, along with scheduling some follow up tests and actions.
You'd probably need the letter before tests to demonstrate that the tests were medically necessary and get insurance to pay for them. It is probably best to wait for the endocrinologist to order what she really needs.
The test results came in before I had started some things, and when she had the results and saw a problem, she contacted me (via a messaging/e-mail system) and adjusted what I would be taking, along with scheduling some follow up tests and actions.
You'd probably need the letter before tests to demonstrate that the tests were medically necessary and get insurance to pay for them. It is probably best to wait for the endocrinologist to order what she really needs.