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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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Do I need to make an appointment ? |
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Not normally - However, if you are doing a Glucose Tolerance Test it would be recommended. |
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How long do I have to wait to have my TB skin test read? |
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Routinely, less than a 5 minute wait. |
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Do you do "Paternity" testing? |
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Since this test is not available in Bakersfield, we will draw and forward the test to an outside testing facility. |
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How long do I have to fast for a glucose test? |
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A minimum of 8 hours. |
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Can I take my medication when the Doctor tells me to fast?
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Yes. Always take any medications that are part of your routine unless your doctor indicates differently. |
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Can I drink coffee when fasting?
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No, coffee may interfere with the testing. |
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What are your hours?
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Monday-Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm. |
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I have an out of town Doctor. Can I come to your lab?
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Yes |
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Do you fax results to Doctors? |
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Yes |
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Where are you located? |
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We have several locations in Bakersfield, Delano,
Mt. Mesa, Shafter, and
Tehachapi.
You may check our Web site at
www.pallab.org for times and maps. |
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Do you do home draws? How much do you charge? |
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Yes. If insurance does not cover the draw, our charge is based upon distance and time spent on the draw. |
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How long will it take my Doctor to get my results? |
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Typically within 24 hours if the test is performed at PAL. 99% of all tests are done at PAL.
However, if the test is sent to a reference lab, it can take a week or longer. |
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Do I need a Doctor's referral for a cholesterol, lipid, or pregnancy
test?
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No, but the patient must pay for the test. |
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Can I get my results, or do I have to call my Doctor? |
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Only a pregnancy test, when ordered by the patient, can be given to the patient.
If the test was ordered by a doctor or clinic, we can not give out the results to the patient. |
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The Doctor's office is closed and I need my results now.
What can I do? |
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Contact the doctor's exchange and request to speak with the doctor on call. |
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I do not have insurance. Do I have to pay upfront, or can I be billed? |
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Patients with no insurance can pay upfront and get a discount on testing.
If you choose to have us bill you, then retail price is charged. |
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