Getting blood work can sometimes feel more complicated than the test itself.

You may know that you need laboratory testing, have a preferred lab nearby, or want to pay for testing yourself. But if the laboratory requires an order from a licensed healthcare provider, you still need a clinical pathway to obtain one.

For patients in supported states, Diagnostic Orders Direct provides an online option for having laboratory requests reviewed by a licensed provider.

The service charges a flat $40 fee for a virtual provider review. During the process, the provider evaluates the requested testing in the context of the information supplied by the patient. If the provider determines that the requested laboratory testing is medically appropriate, an order may be issued for a laboratory that accepts it.