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43.2.3.11 Medical Check Up Laboratory Component

All components of the THSteps medical check up are included in the reimbursement for the visit, including all laboratory tests as indicated on the periodicity schedule. All required medical check up laboratory work must be performed by the DSHS laboratory. DSHS makes these services available free of charge to all enrolled THSteps medical check up providers for THSteps clients. THSteps laboratory services obtained as part of a medical check up and provided in a private laboratory are not reimbursed.

Exception: THSteps laboratory specimens for blood test screening for hyperlipidemia or Type 2 diabetes may be sent to the provider's laboratory of choice.

Refer to: "Check Up Laboratory Procedures" .