UHS Laboratory

Getting Lab Tests at UHS

Lab tests require an order from a UHS or off-campus healthcare provider.

• We strongly suggest that off-campus providers fax orders directly to the lab. Bringing orders to your appointment may extend your time in the lab.
• Your provider should explain any preparations for your test(s). Call the lab if you have questions.

Call 512-475-8247 to schedule a lab appointment (required).

Using Health Insurance to Pay for Lab Tests

UHS accepts most major insurance plans.

Our lab performs some tests in-house. Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL) performs tests that we cannot.

• Some insurance covers lab tests only if performed by an “in-network” lab. Click here for insurances commonly billed by CPL or call your insurance company to see if CPL is in network. Provide CPL’s National Provider Identifier (NPI) number - 1194769497.
• CPL sends results for tests they perform to UHS but sends the bill for those tests directly to your insurance for payment.
• If your insurance requires you to pay any or all costs for tests done at CPL, CPL will mail a bill to you for the amount you owe. CPL cannot post charges to What I Owe.

If you prefer not to use insurance for payment of lab tests for privacy reasons:

• Tell lab staff at each visit to which this applies.
• Before 5 p.m. on the day of your lab visit, it is your responsibility to inform the UHS Billing and Insurance Office (512-475-8394, option 2) that you do not want to file an insurance claim and to pay for test charges in full. Discounted charges may not apply.

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