Background information

These low prices are available through an internet marketer of laboratory tests called Prepaid. The actual blood tests are performed by LabCorp, a national commercial laboratory firm with three locations in Summit County and 1,600 locations nationwide.

Prepaid obtains a volume discount from LabCorp, much as health insurance companies do. Those discounts are then passed on to patients who order their tests over the internet.

What is the role of the Summit County Medical Society in this? Doctors are concerned about the growing number of patients who can’t afford the blood tests they need. The medical society approached Prepaid, which agreed to provide these low prices only to patients who link through the medical society’s website.

Please note that the Summit County Medical Society realizes no fees or profits from this program. The medical society’s intent is to help patients find affordable care. The medical society assumes no responsibility for the services provided. Any questions about the services or billing will be answered by calling Prepaid at 1-800-903-3921.

However, the medical society is interested in your experience with this program, and welcomes comments at moreinfo@scmsoc.org.