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Patient Request for Release of Completed Laboratory Results

Final laboratory results are to be issued only to the person on whom the testing was performed, to person who is authorized the testing to be performed, or if under 18, to a parent/guardian, or the person authorized by the patient to receive the results.

Laboratory results performed by Doctor's Data, Inc. will be released to the appropriate person after review and approval of the required documents and identification as part of this request. A request for laboratory results performed at Doctor's Data, Inc. should not be considered a request for a complete patient's medical records file.

The laboratory has 30 days from the time the request has been received to provide laboratory test reports directly to the patient or their designee. This allows time to verify the identity of the requestor, the validity of the request submitted as well as gather and deliver the requested reports.

Laboratory Reports are available for seven (7) years. Records beyond that time frame are not available or retrievable.

THE LABORATORY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INTERPRETING LABORATORY TEST RESULTS. If you have questions about the test results, please contact your medical provider.

Instructions: In order to provide your results, we must verify your identity to ensure we are not violating healthcare privacy laws.

  1. Complete and sign the Authorization to Release Medical Results Form which can be downloaded to be faxed or mailed or use our online form.
  2. Submit a legible photocopy of one of the following non-expired identification documents with the completed Authorization to Release Medical Results Form:
    • Driver's license
    • ID card issued by federal, state, or local government
    • Passport
    • School ID including photograph
  3. If you are the parent or guardian of a patient under 18 years of age for whom you are requested a laboratory test results, please provide proof of adoption or guardianship in addition to your identification documentation.
  4. If you are the personal representative of the patient, please submit a copy of your healthcare of durable Power of Attorney along with your identification.
  5. Mail the completed documents to:
    Doctor's Data, Inc. | Client Services
    3755 Illinois Ave.
    St. Charles, Il 60174
    OR
    Fax to: 630-587-7860
    Attn: Client Services

Please allow 30 days for the request to be processed and returned to you. If you have questions, please Call Client Services at 800-323-2784 (US & Canada) or 630-377-8139 (Globally), Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm Central Time.