What is an Arup lab test?
® ARUP Consult is a web-based laboratory test selection tool that provides point-of-care diagnostic and interpretive information to clinicians and physicians.
What is a reference lab?
“Reference laboratory” is defined as the laboratory that receives a specimen from another laboratory and that performs one or more tests on such specimen.
What is Arup connect?
ARUP Connect is a secure online resource that assists registered clients with management of their referral testing. Through ARUP Connect's Order Management applications, clients have access to ARUP's test directory, patient orders, and test results.
What is modifier 90 used for?
Modifier 90 is used when laboratory procedures are performed by a party other than the treating or reporting physician and the laboratory bills the physician for the service. For example, the physician (in his office) orders a CBC, the physician draws the blood and sends the specimen to an outside laboratory.
What do labs test for?
Lab tests are often used to help diagnose or screen for a specific disease or condition. Screening helps diagnose diseases before symptoms occur. Other tests are used to monitor a disease or see if treatment is effective. Lab tests may also be done to provide more general information about your organs and body systems.