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Q. Can I order blood work on myself? A. Yes. You can order any laboratory test on yourself except HIV without a physicians order. You will be asked to pay for your lab services at the time your blood is drawn because insurance does not cover self-ordered tests. Q. Do I have to make an appointment for a blood draw? A. No. (For most tests.) Appointments are necessary for semen analysis and paternity testing. Q. Who will bill me for the lab tests? A. Depending upon what insurance you have, you will receive a bill from either Boulder Community Hospital Laboratory or Frontline Network. You will also receive a separate bill from Boulder Valley Pathology. Q. What is considered fasting? A. Fasting is going without food or drink for 10-12 hours, but water is permitted. Check with your physician about any medications that you may be taking. Q. How long will it take for me to get my PAP test results? A. Pap smear results are sent to your Doctor 3-5 days after receipt in the lab. Q. Where can I donate blood? A. Belle Bonfils
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