Lab Testing Discounts

The Direct Access Lab services below offer you the convenience of ordering your own laboratory work. They claim savings can be 50%-70% less than what a hospital or doctor may charge.

The Process:

1. Call a toll free number below.
2. Indicate your Medi-Share status (applicant or member).
3. Ask for the testing facility nearest you.
4. Indicate the test(s) you wish to order.
5. Pay for your order.
6. Your testing information will arrive via email or postal mail.
7. Take your testing information to the facility you selected when you placed your order.
8. Wait for your confidential test results.

Several companies offer testing. Two are listed below. A phone call or visit to the web site would indicate whether testing is available in your area.  

Laboratory testing is not a treatment but a tool to aid in the detection of illness and disease. Your test results should show a range for normal readings. It is possible that results outside of the normal range may indicate a false positive or may be normal for you. If your results do fall outside of the normal range it is important that you consult with your doctor. It is also a good idea to share your results with your doctor even if they are in the normal range.

Health Tests Benefits*
www.healthtestbenefits.com
1-800-918-9999 extension 203

Direct Laboratory*
www.directlabs.com
1-800-908-0000

* Direct Lab Testing is not offered in New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island
Christian Care Medi-Share does not endorse these companies. According to our official member-voted Program Guidelines section VIII F Medi-Share does not share in well patient care such as routine lab studies. We are making our members and applicants aware of this service and the potential savings to them.
Use the check list below in order to obtain your best personal results.

For Labs:

1. Do not fast more than 12 hours. ( A prolonged fast can raise cholesterol levels)
2. Stay well hydrated by drinking 8-10 glasses of water per day for 72 hours before testing.
3. Some medications and supplements can affect your results.  Please list all your meds.
4. Be well rested and stay calm.  Undue anxiety and nervousness can affect blood pressure and some lab values.
5. Blood drawn from a vein is more reliable than a finger stick. Finger stick samples may need to be repeated, especially if the finger was squeezed or milked to get the blood drop.

For waist:

1. For waist measure apply measuring tape to skin at the level of your umbilicus. (belly button) 

For Blood pressure:

• Sit for 5 minutes before you check your blood pressure.
• Position is important for obtaining accurate results. Place your elbow on a table at the level of your heart for testing and keep your feet uncrossed and touching the floor. (The left arm is usually the most accurate)