Frequently Asked Questions
What type of patient consent is necessary when ordering a test?
Informed Consent is required. Submitting an order for any test constitutes certification to Mayo Medical Laboratories by the ordering physician that: (1) the ordering physician has obtained Informed Consent of subject patient as required by any applicable state or federal laws with respect to each test ordered; and (2) the ordering physician has obtained from subject patient authorization permitting Mayo Medical Laboratories to report results of each test ordered directly to the ordering physician.
On occasion, Mayo Medical Laboratories forwards a specimen to an outside reference laboratory. State law where the reference laboratory is located may require written informed consent for certain tests. Mayo Medical Laboratories will request that the ordering physician pursue and provide such consent. Test results may be delayed or denied if consent is not provided. Any costs incurred will remain the obligation of the ordering party.
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