Aetna has a preferred relationship with Quest Diagnostics for laboratory services for our members. Quest Diagnostics is a full-service laboratory with over 2,000 patient service centers across the country.

When looking in DocFind^® to find a laboratory in your area, other participating laboratories (besides Quest Diagnostics) may show up in your results. This is because Quest Diagnostics is not our only participating provider of laboratory services. Other local and specialty laboratories also participate with Aetna.

Aetna has national contracts with AmeriPath Consolidated and CBL Path for pathology services. Also, Genzyme Genetics participates with us for genetic testing services. For more contracted specialty laboratory providers, please use DocFind^®.

It is up to you and your doctor to pick the best laboratory for your needs. It is important to keep these things in mind:

• When your doctor wants you to go to a laboratory for a blood or urine test, consider choosing Quest Diagnostics or one of Aetna's other participating local and specialty laboratories. If you do, you may pay less for your test. The amount of money you will have to pay will depend on your benefits plan.
• Before you get a lab test or service done, you may need a special form from your doctor. This is called a Lab Requisition Form. Be sure to click on the Provider Detail link (after you select a laboratory in DocFind) to find out if this form is required.
• You can also visit Quest Diagnostics' website, www.questdiagnostics.com, for more information and to find a location near you.

^*Please see Aetna's Clinical Policy Bulletins for more information on covered laboratory services. To view, go to www.aetna.com and choose "Members: public information." Then, select "Health Coverage Information" then "Clinical Policy Bulletins."