Frequently Asked Questions

What can you find out from the blood draws?
Getting an annual low cost blood screening test gives the participant a tool to monitor or evaluate cholesterol levels, glucose - diabetes, thyroid, iron, potassium, calcium, white count, red count.  Also, men can screen for risk levels for Prostate cancer and others can screen the level of inflammation in the arteries to the heart.  The participant receives two pages of their results – one for them to keep and the other for their physician.

Why is it important to know these results?
Finding a health problem before it causes serious expense or has tragic results, can really be as simple as getting an annual blood-screening test or participating in a health assessment.  By ordering any combination of the tests offered – it can be anywhere from $300-$500 cost savings compared to a Dr. visit or directly through the lab.

Why is it important to know these results?
We encourage and support individuals and employers to take responsibility of personal health by promoting wellness through education.  With health costs escalating this is an excellent way to reduce health costs and through awareness – monitor levels that need to be in range. Taking an active part in managing your health can result in a long fulfilling life!

Who should get the draws?
All ages – we see 10 years old to 110 years old! A high or low result should be discussed with your physician as soon as possible.

If a participant needs results for an appointment or they get lost how can these be obtained?
If you need them faxed we will need a Release Form filled out and faxed to us at 307-268-8332. If you need them mailed to yourself again please call our Casper office at 800-979-3711 and request results to be mailed.

What is the soonest after someone is drawn that results can be made available?
Between 3-5 working days depending on the lab’s quantity.

If I am out of town during a blood draw week, when are other community blood draw dates?
Check our website or call WHF Casper office at 800-979-3711.

Can I get my blood drawn at the state blood draws?
Yes, public is welcome to all State draws as well as for State employees can attend the community draws.

Does WHF bill Medicare?
No, due to the fact that we are a non-profit wellness screening provider Medicare, a federal program, will not allow us to directly bill them.

Does WHF bill Insurance companies?
Some of them, but mostly we provide the customer with a receipt to process the claim themselves with their insurance company. We recommend that you make a copy of the front and back of the receipt and mail in the copy keep your original for your records.

What is the difference between Medicaid or Equality Care, Title 19, State Breast and Cervical program, and Medicare?
Medicaid or Equality Care is a state funded program that WHF is contracted with as an approved provider. Medicare is a federal program.

If I lost my receipt can I get another one?
Yes, call WHF Casper office 800-979-3711 and we can mail you another one.

I need a copy of my results before the Health Fair date, how do I get them?
Call our WHF Casper office 800-979-3711 if the results are in we can get them to you.

If I have specific questions about my results what should I do?
Contact your doctor. If you don’t have one, contact your local hospital for a list of doctors in your area.

Will I be contacted right away if my results need immediate attention?
Yes, a critical value on a result requires the lab to contact you ASAP.

What other health fairs are in my area?
Check website or call WHF.

Does Medicare cover the cost of the blood screening?
No, Medicare covers medically necessary diagnostic lab services that are ordered by your treating doctor when they are provided by a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory that participates in Medicare. Diagnostic lab services are done to help your doctor diagnose or rule out a suspected illness or condition. Medicare does not cover most routine screening tests, like checking your cholesterol.

Are there any medical financial assistance programs available?
Yes, contact your local DFS to see if you are eligible. Locate your local DFS

How many hours do I fast for blood screening and for what tests is fasting necessary?
The chemistry panel and CRP tests require fasting for twelve (12) hours.

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