Direct access testing (DAT) allows individuals to order their own laboratory tests directly from a CLIA certified laboratory, without the need of a physician’s lab order. DAT is also known as patient-authorized testing, or direct-to-consumer testing. Oklahoma is one of 37 States that allows direct-to-consumer lab testing. 

With DAT, you will pay for the lab test upfront, and the results will be communicated directly to you within a given time frame as described in the test details. We will send you a HIPAA compliant email with your results  in a few days via email or phone call.

There are a number of reasons a person might want to schedule a lab test without first obtaining a referral from their doctor, including:

• To save time (compared to waiting several weeks for an available appointment with their doctor, then waiting to hear back from the doctor’s office with test results).
• To save money (compared to paying for the lab test and a doctor’s appointment).
• To collect early data before an appointment with a physician or specialist, in order to streamline the process.
• To determine if a followup appointment with a doctor is necessary at all.
• To acquire a second opinion following a prior diagnosis.
• To ensure privacy and confidentiality in the event that the patient does not want their doctor or insurance provider to know about their lab testing.

In addition to being tested within 72 hours of departure from the US, the CDC also recommends all international travelers to secure covid testing upon coming back to the U.S. within 3-5 days.