Diagnostic Laboratory Testing Overview
The Diagnostic Laboratory provides a wide range of testing services to meet diagnostic needs efficiently and accurately. Below, you’ll find a detailed list of the tests we offer, along with sample requirements, turnaround times, reflex information, and associated costs.
Current Testing Available
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Acceptable Samples: Random Urine, Observed Urine
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Turnaround Time: 20 minutes
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Acceptable Samples: Random Urine, Xpert Urine Specimen Tube, Xpert Swab Specimen Tube
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Turnaround Time: 1.5 hours
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Acceptable Samples: OFT Tubes
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Turnaround Time: 4 hours
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Acceptable Samples: Serum
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Turnaround Time: 24 Hours
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Acceptable Samples: EDTA
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Turnaround Time: 30 mins - 1 hour
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Acceptable Samples: EDTA
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Turnaround Time: 30 mins - 1 hour
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Acceptable Samples: Urine in Sterile Cup, Urine in Gray Top Tube
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Turnaround Time: 24 - 48 hours
Storage Requirements:
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Serum/EDTA: Can sit 1 hour at room temp
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Urine: Can sit 4 hours at room temperature
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Xpert Swabs: room temperature
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Oropharyngeal swabs and nasopharyngeal swabs: N/A, tested immediately.
Diagnostic Laborartory Testing Lab Fees
Future Testing to Be Onboarded
We are in the process of expanding our offerings to include additional diagnostic tests. These will include:
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RPR (syphilis screen)
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Infectious mononucleosis
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Serum pregnancy screen
Our goal is to continuously improve and expand our diagnostic capabilities to meet the needs of our community.