Important Note

If a patient presents to the laboratory for a blood draw and has an order that is marked with a red X, indicating that it is not authorized, please follow the below guidance. 

• If the test is a built (e.g., NOT a miscellaneous test/ Lab4300) test in Epic and flags as needing authorization, authorization is required. Call the STAT auth line if the patient is there.
  • Examples include: Jak2, BCR/ABL, celiac cascade, pancreatic elastase
• For Miscellaneous Tests:
  • If the test is a genetic/molecular test, authorization is likely required. Call the STAT auth line and provide the CPT and performing lab information.
    • These tests will often require whole blood as the specimen type. 
  • If the test is a serum/plasma/urine test, authorization is most likely not required. Proceed with specimen collection. 
    • Examples: PT217, urine myoglobin, testosterone
• For kit tests going to Natera or Myriad Genetics, all prior authorizations are taken care of by the performing laboratory, and authorization by KH is not required. 

For any questions, please consult the Ordering Questions chat in Microsoft Teams.