How to Get a Blood Test
Instructions
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Visit the local branch of your state's health department for a blood test. This can be done at the request of the attending physician.
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Have your blood drawn in your doctor's office and sent away to the lab.
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Ask your doctor for a written order for blood tests and take it to an independent lab to be drawn.
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Attend health fairs for certain types of free blood screenings. Many organizations offer free health screenings throughout the year. Contact your local government or adult education department for a list of times and locations.
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Get your blood tested by a visiting nurse as a part of prescreening for certain types of insurance. Ask the insurance company for a copy of your test results.
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Submit to blood and urine tests for drug screening as a part of the job application process. Many companies require their applicants to submit to blood testing prior to being offered a job. The company will provide you with a location and an order to have your blood drawn and tested.
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