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Importance of Using Participating Laboratories
EmblemHealth·Provider News
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth requires providers to refer members to participating laboratories, with Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp being preferred providers. Members receive maximum plan benefits and lower out-of-pocket costs when using these preferred labs.
Action Required
Immediately: Update lab referral workflows to use only EmblemHealth participating laboratories found at emblemhealth.com/lablist. Prioritize Quest Diagnostics (866-697-8378) and Labcorp (888-522-2677 or nenewaccounts@labcorp.com) for maximum member benefits. Staff must establish accounts with these labs if not already done. Update referral forms and EMR templates to default to participating labs only.