For many people, healthcare has traditionally meant waiting until an appointment or illness before learning more about what is happening inside the body.
Today, access to laboratory testing can give individuals another way to become more informed and involved in their health.
That is part of the philosophy behind MedDraw.
What Is Direct-Access Testing?
Direct-access laboratory testing allows individuals, where permitted, to order certain laboratory tests without following the traditional path for every test.
The purpose is to give people convenient access to useful health information.
It does not replace medical care.
Information Can Lead to Better Questions
One of the most valuable benefits of having access to your laboratory information is the ability to have a more informed conversation with your healthcare provider.
Results may help you:
- Monitor important health markers
- Compare values over time
- Identify results that deserve professional follow-up
- Ask more specific questions at appointments
- Become more engaged in your wellness decisions
These are the same patient-empowerment goals emphasized throughout the MedDraw site. My Med Draw
How MedDraw Works
The process is designed to be straightforward:
1. Choose your testing.
Review available tests and panels and select testing based on your needs.
2. Find your appointment.
Choose an available appointment window and review any preparation instructions.
3. Visit MedDraw.
Come to our Thousand Oaks location for professional specimen collection.
The current MedDraw site describes available appointment slots as 15-minute appointment windows, while noting actual visit time may vary. My Med Draw
Clinical Testing With Professional Laboratory Partners
MedDraw coordinates clinical testing while providing specimen collection services.
The website states that laboratory testing is performed by CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited clinical laboratories. My Med Draw
MedDraw itself does not diagnose or treat medical conditions.
Your Health. Your Next Step.
Becoming more informed doesn’t mean trying to become your own doctor.
It means becoming a more active participant in your care.
Laboratory testing can give you information.
Your healthcare provider can help you understand what that information means in the context of your individual health.
And MedDraw can help make the collection process compassionate, accurate, efficient, and convenient.
Better understanding starts here.
[Order Lab Tests](/order-lab-tests/)
MedDraw
77 Rolling Oaks Drive, Suite 106
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
(805) 494-4600
Direct-access testing is intended for informational purposes and is not a substitute for medical care. Patients should review laboratory results with a qualified healthcare provider.