Need Dr order 4 blood pg test @ lab?

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Registered: 04-03-2006
Need Dr order 4 blood pg test @ lab?
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Mon, 07-31-2006 - 9:26am
I took 3 hpt's this weekend. Got a very faint positive on all three. My bf & I decided I should go take a blood test, to be positive. (I know, a line is a line. I'm just one of those that it takes a lot to convince.) I don't have maternity insurance, so I'm having to pay for all this out of pocket. Can I go straight to a lab to have the test done or do I need a dr's order to go? Does anyone know of anywhere else that offers tests? Thanks so much.

~Debbie~

   

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Registered: 08-30-2004
Mon, 07-31-2006 - 10:29am
I would look for a local clinic.

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Registered: 09-21-2005
Mon, 07-31-2006 - 11:48am

I would say call your local health department and ask pregnancy testing and

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Registered: 07-31-2006
Mon, 07-31-2006 - 3:24pm
I agree that a clinic might be your best option...although, I know some (like our local planned parenthood's) won't even offer the blood test unless you are 14 days or more late, and significantly symptomatic. I had a beta hcg test done this morning (self-pay like you) and mine was $75...I don't know if that's typical or not but just thought I'd pass on the info.
Good luck.