Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What are the Laboratory hours?
Answer: Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm and Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm
Question: Do I need to call ahead for labwork?
Answer: Yes if you are not scheduled for a doctor’s appointment at the same time.
Question: Do I need to fast?
Answer: That depends. For lipid (cholesterol) testing, 3-hour glucose tolerance tests, yes you must fast or be rescheduled. For 1-hour glucose screening and most other lab tests (i.e. thyroid, progesterone, etc.) fasting is not required.
Question: Do I need to schedule my lab tests?
Answer: Yes. Only the 3-hour glucose tolerance test requires a specific time frame. However, we recommend all other tests may be done between 8:00am – 9:00am for your convenience to reduce wait time.
Question: Is your laboratory certified?
Answer: Yes it is! We are inspected and certified by CLIA – a laboratory oversight government agency. OurLab Technicians are also certified by nationally recognized organizations.
Question: Will I just get my finger poked or will the blood come out of my arm?
Answer: That depends. It will most likely be taken out of your arm.
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