Can pregnancy tests be conducted prior to the prescriber office visit?
Yes, the pregnancy test can be done prior to the prescriber office visit. For female patients of childbearing potential, the initial screening pregnancy test (1st test) must be conducted on the date of registration or no more than 30 days prior to patient registration. For ongoing monthly pregnancy tests, the specimen must be collected and processed in a CLIA certified laboratory and the date of the specimen collection and the pregnancy test results must be entered to start the patients 7-day prescription window. (See Package Insert for timing requirements). The date of the specimen collection for the pregnancy test is Day 1 of the 7-day prescription window for female patients of childbearing potential. • Does a female patient not of child bearing potential need to take pregnancy tests? No, only females of child bearing potential need to take pregnancy tests and answer monthly questions. • How long does the patient need to wait between monthly pregnancy tests? The patient can start a n
