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20.7.3 Laboratory Procedures

20.7.3.1 Laboratory Procedures-Title V Only

Laboratory tests for Title V clients may be sent to the DSHS laboratory and/or one of its designated affiliates for processing at no cost to the provider. This cost is covered by the Title V Program and the DSHS laboratory.

Providers who choose not to use the DSHS laboratories can send their specimens to another laboratory of their choice, but they are not reimbursed by DSHS for those services. These tests, whether provided by DSHS or another laboratory facility, must be documented on the Family Planning claim form to track the services provided and to collect accurate statewide data.

Refer to: "Laboratory Procedures-Titles V and XX" to identify which tests are provided by DSHS at no cost to Title V contractors.