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FAQ
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Forward Mobile Medics (FMM) provides mobile specimen collection services for all people that want and require private services in the comfort of their homes. We also provide service at your office or any safe location. We are at your service.
We have tailored our services to fit the need of the pediatric patient, the busy executive, or the homebound senior, and many others.
FMM operates Sat-Sun and Holidays STATS only (additional fee may be required)
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Do you have to have a doctor's order?
No, FMM allows individuals to order their own blood work directly without the need for a doctor's recommendation, order, or referral.
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Can I call Forward Mobile Medics directly as the patient to place a house call request?
YES
How will I be billed?
FMM charges a small fee that is due at the time of booking.
What Forms of payments are accepted?
Credit/ Debit card
Does FMM collect non-blood specimens?
Yes, we offer urine, stool, or other specimen collection.
Can I request a location other than my home?
Yes, FMM technicians travel to work offices or any secure location.
Does Forward Mobile Medics, LLC perform testing on specimens?
No, FMM only performs the actual blood and specimen collection. Specimens are tested by a licensed and approved laboratory. Results are reported to the patient or ordering provider.
Does Forward Mobile Medics, LLC Provide services to nursing homes?
Yes, we do provide phlebotomy services to nursing home facilities. FMM can also accommodate health fairs, company drug, health and wellness screenings.
Why should I choose Forward Mobile Medics, LLC?
Experience… We have over 20 years of experience in the healthcare and laboratory field.
What to Expect During the Draw
No one looks forward to getting their blood drawn, but the procedure is usually brief and uneventful. Our skilled phlebotomist is in and out of your home or office in under 15 minutes in most cases. The phlebotomist will begin by gently pressing his or her fingers against your skin to locate the best vein. Then he or she will put on gloves, clean the area with an alcohol pad, tie a tourniquet around your upper arm to increase blood flow, ask you to make a fist, and insert the needle.
Tip: Chatting helps. Forward Mobile Medics phlebotomists make a point of engaging you in conversation to help you relax so that the needle prick is a little less painful. Chat up your phlebotomist and distract yourself from the draw!
Shy Veins
Our phlebotomists are skilled at drawing blood from a variety of patients. Some veins are trickier to draw from than others. To coax out a shy vein, the phlebotomist might tighten the tourniquet, spend additional time palpating your veins or place a warm pad against your skin. Taking the time upfront to locate the best vein is time well spent. A phlebotomist’s goal is to draw your blood as easily and painlessly as possible–and only once! If the phlebotomist is not successful after two sticks, he or she may recommend that you come back another day. (Usually next day)
Tip: Know your limits. If you’ve fainted in the past or have a phobia of needles, let the phlebotomist know right away. They can position you so you’re less likely to faint, keep their needles out of your line of sight, or use the right words to soothe you during the draw.