FAQ on Requesting LLUH Clinical Procedures/Tests for Healthy Volunteers on a Research Study
Q: Can research-required clinical tests or procedures on healthy volunteers be done at LLU Health?
A: Yes, however, the following condition must be met:
1) A medical provider must be included on the protocol as an investigator or collaborator and order these tests/procedures under his/her practice scope.
Q: How would the healthy volunteers be informed that the results of their research required clinical tests/procedures will be stored in the LLUH medical records?
A: It is important to explicitly state this information in the informed consent document and be discussed in the consent process between the researcher and the healthy volunteers.
Q: Who do I contact about obtaining the pricing for clinical procedures and tests for research?
A: Please contact the Clinical Trial Center (CTC) at ext. 15002 or clincialtrials@llu.edu for assistance. CTC is the institution designated office to provide standard research prices.
Q: How does my research or department pay for the research required clinical procedures/tests?
A: Please contact Clinical Trial Center at x15002 or clinicaltrials@llu.edu to request assistance on research billing facilitation. You will be guided to complete a Billing Reimbursement Information (BRI) form in order to request study authorization from LLUH billing offices i.e. FPBO and/or PBO. You must present the study authorization letter at the time of service request in order to be billed for the research required clinical procedures/tests from billing office(s).