RIO HONDO ADN Summer/FALL 2020

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Hi,

I have not seen a thread for people who applied for the upcoming Summer/fall start at Rio Hondo so wanted to create one. I know the deadline for the applications just passed but feel free to post stats or questions that you may have. Goodluck to everyone :- )

On 4/10/2020 at 6:40 PM, Nicole Reavis said:

If I can't get it done at my regular doctors office, I am going to reach out to the CVS minute clinic that someone else had mentioned earlier on this thread. I'm concerned about where I would be able to get the chest x-ray since I don't think it can be performed in a CVS type of setting. Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought it needed to be done @ a doctors office or hospital.

Message me if you need chest xray due to positive skin TB test. I've found a place that charges $60 in DTLA, but need referral from physician.

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Hey guys does anyone know where we can get a 2 step TB skin test? My doctor doesn't do that test, she instead does the quantiferon blood tb test, which we were told in our orientation that its not valid. Please let me know! Thanks!

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40 minutes ago, FrankVN85 said:

Hey guys does anyone know where we can get a 2 step TB skin test? My doctor doesn't do that test, she instead does the quantiferon blood tb test, which we were told in our orientation that its not valid. Please let me know! Thanks!

You can try a CVS Minute Clinic. They provide TB tests and other services there!

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28 minutes ago, sp00der said:

You can try a CVS Minute Clinic. They provide TB tests and other services there!

CVS Minute Clinic is $35 for the TB skin test and I think $39 just for the follow up reading.

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29 minutes ago, sp00der said:

You can try a CVS Minute Clinic. They provide TB tests and other services there!

I’ll ask but I know they were very specific about 2 step TB skin test. So hopefully that do that type. Thanks!

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3 minutes ago, nurserroxoxo said:

CVS Minute Clinic is $35 for the TB skin test and I think $39 just for the follow up reading.

Great thanks guys!

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5 hours ago, kdarling said:

Hey,

Yes, I am going through insurance with my primary care provider. Yes, my primary care physician has ordered my titers. I fell like since the order has been placed I should be able to go sooner than that but I'm not sure can you explain/help? Also if I do the blood work ASAP and it comes back negative then I just have to start a new series of vaccines correct but that also means I'm cleared for the May 8th date? I'm asking because some of these vaccines have to be spread apart so does that just mean we cant start the program if the blood titier comes back negative?

Is your insurance a PPO or an HMO, if it is a PPO you should be able to go to any lab that draws blood, for instance LabCorp or Quest. If it is an HMO or has a group or IPA assigned you will have a specific lab to go to. Most of these labs are walk in basis. So best thing to do is contact your insurance and see what lab you should go to or what lab(s) you can go to. Coming into my lab is generally a quick experience and blood is processed within a few days.

Also for those of you who aren't going through insurance or their PCP, you can go to requestAtest.com and purchase your titers there, but it is quite pricey.

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I decided to give up my spot. I officially sent my notice this afternoon. Hope one of you on the waitlist get an offer soon and can commit! Congratulations to all of you who were accepted and those of you on the waitlist - best of luck to you all!

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22 hours ago, nurserroxoxo said:

Is your insurance a PPO or an HMO, if it is a PPO you should be able to go to any lab that draws blood, for instance LabCorp or Quest. If it is an HMO or has a group or IPA assigned you will have a specific lab to go to. Most of these labs are walk in basis. So best thing to do is contact your insurance and see what lab you should go to or what lab(s) you can go to. Coming into my lab is generally a quick experience and blood is processed within a few days.

Also for those of you who aren't going through insurance or their PCP, you can go to requestAtest.com and purchase your titers there, but it is quite pricey.

Thank you for all the great information

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21 hours ago, SkyMar1 said:

I decided to give up my spot. I officially sent my notice this afternoon. Hope one of you on the waitlist get an offer soon and can commit! Congratulations to all of you who were accepted and those of you on the waitlist - best of luck to you all!

Thank you! Best of luck for you too!

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Can someone recommend a specific place to do the TB skin test? What about the Flu shot?

Even my Doctors office is having a hard time to find the Flu shot. And I already stop in 4 pharmacies near me. Is it just me?

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3 minutes ago, Gabsestrela said:

Can someone recommend a specific place to do the TB skin test? What about the Flu shot?

Even my Doctors office is having a hard time to find the Flu shot. And I already stop in 4 pharmacies near me. Is it just me?

They mentioned that the flu shot is seasonal and that most places won’t have it. You don’t need it to complete the required documentation. You would just need the new flu shot when it comes out in the Fall. Hope this helps!

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