Macula Risk in your Practice

Getting Started

Becoming a Macula Risk testing site is very easy. The first step to take is to contact your local Macula Risk representative. After getting a better understanding of the test and its procedures, most physicians will then schedule a 1 hour webinar at their convenience, or attend the weekly webinar at 6 pm EST to learn more about the testing process.

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 Schedule a webinar with Kathy Rymer

Training staff

Your staff are a vital part of the success of your practice and the same is true for implementing Macula Risk testing. Please use the Contact us link and we will gladly provide materials to prepare a successful internal training on Macula Risk.

Ordering a kit

To offer your patients Macula Risk, download the New Customer Order form and fax the form. If you need more testing supplies, please download the re-order form and fax or E-mail it.

3 free types of kits are available:

The On-boarding Kit contains a basic overview of Macula Risk and how to order a test. There are sufficient supplies in the kit to order 10 tests and discuss the results with your patients. There are also two versions of the Re-order Kit (25 and 50 tests).

The Clinic Support Kit contains materials for eye doctors to raise the awareness of patients in the clinic to Macula Risk, these include a poster and brochures, as well as Amsler grids for patients to use, an instructional DVD and a simple checklist to review the test results with patients.

Kits usually take between 5-7 business days to arrive after the order has been received. Re-order forms are included with all kits or can be downloaded here. Fax 1 (866) 964-5182 or E-mail the scanned form to customerservice@macularisk.com and requested items will be sent within 5-7 business days.

Best Practices in Clinic Logistics

When preparing to offer Macula Risk testing to your patients, there are a few common questions that you should review together with your staff to determine the best solution for your clinic:

Performing Tests

Who will manage the testing materials, tracking inventory and ordering?

Where will the test kits be stored?

How will the test kits be accessed so that samples can be taken quickly in a suitable environment?

Filling out Forms & proper documentation

Who will explain the Test Requisition Form (TRF) to the patient?

Which office staff member will fill out the TRF ?

Where will the patient fill out their part of the TRF?

How will the clinic document the proper ICD-9 diagnostic code and any other pertinent information?

Who will confirm that all information in the TRF is complete before the patient has left?

What process will be used to ensure the front & back of the patient's insurance card is copied?

How will you confirm that all the needed information is on the biohazard bag before sealing the envelope?