Lab slip review is the process of examining completed laboratory requisitions and associated results to ensure that all ordered tests were performed, properly labeled, and received by underwriting. It often includes cross checking applicant identifiers, verifying that critical panels such as liver, kidney, lipid, and glucose tests are present, and confirming that any special instructions were followed. Thorough lab slip review helps catch missing or questionable results early, allowing underwriters or vendors to request clarifications or re draws before the file progresses too far. This step supports accurate risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and fairness in underwriting decisions.

In everyday case handling, lab slip review occurs in underwriting departments and sometimes at BGAs when large or sensitive cases are in process. If a key test is missing or appears inconsistent with other data, underwriters may ask the lab to confirm specimen integrity, check for clerical errors, or run additional tests on stored samples. For example, if a lab slip requested fasting glucose but the sample was drawn after a meal, results might need context or repetition. Advisors may be contacted when re draws are necessary, and their ability to explain the reason to the client can influence the client's willingness to cooperate. Lab slip review is especially important in jumbo and impaired risk cases where decisions hinge on fine details. By understanding that this review step protects both the insurer and the applicant, producers can frame re testing requests as part of a careful, professional underwriting process rather than as arbitrary hurdles.