Am I Bad Mommy Because I Just CANCELLED My DD's Appointment At Quest Tomorrow AM For Her One-Year Old Bloodwork---She Is Now 14 Mos

I freaked out after reading some newer and older posts. I cannot do this to her! I have GHI, my DH, Cigna and we both have to go to Quest. My Pediatrcian said St. Charles is GREAT, anyone ever go there? Maybe I should just use my out of network coverage--I have it and pay a percentage. Anything to make it better for my precious DD.

Message edited 12/11/2009 6:47:21 PM.

Re: Am I Bad Mommy Because I Just CANCELLED My DD's Appointment At Quest Tomorrow AM For Her One-Year Old Bloodwork---She Is Now 14 Mos

I would go the lab of whatever hospital your insurance covers. We have had nothing but good experiences using the hospital labs.

I wouldn't put the bloodwork totally off - they test for things that you need to know about like anemia.

ETA: I don't have any personal experience with St. Charles, all of our bloodwork was done at Good Sam.

Message edited 12/11/2009 6:54:28 PM.

Re: Am I Bad Mommy Because I Just CANCELLED My DD's Appointment At Quest Tomorrow AM For Her One-Year Old Bloodwork---She Is Now 14 Mos

Oh ok, you mean the labs in hospitals are covered for bloodwork under your hospial coverage (I have Blue Cross Blue Shiels), isn't blood work under medical though, not hospital?

Thanks for your reply:)

Re: Am I Bad Mommy Because I Just CANCELLED My DD's Appointment At Quest Tomorrow AM For Her One-Year Old Bloodwork---She Is Now 14 Mos

Yes, I think the labs would fall under your regular medical policy, but I think as long as the hospital itself is in your network, you would be covered. Maybe call your ins co and see what hospitals are covered. I know for us, Good Sam is considered in-network, so we get all bloodwork done there.

Re: Am I Bad Mommy Because I Just CANCELLED My DD's Appointment At Quest Tomorrow AM For Her One-Year Old Bloodwork---She Is Now 14 Mos

DD is 2 and hasn't had that bloodwork yet.