Our lab is licensed by the State of California and accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory HealthCare (AAAHC). We are a CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendment) certified facility and testing performance is constantly monitored by API (American Proficiency Institute).
Wait times depend on many factors, primarily how many people have arrived before you. Labs are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The average time for the entire process is approximately 25 minutes, but you can be finished in as little as 10 minutes depending on how many people are waiting. The Lab does not make appointments.
A few lab tests have special requirements or timing:
Otherwise, follow your clinician’s instructions regarding lab testing.
Results can take anywhere from one hour to six weeks, depending on the test. Lab results are provided by the clinician and/or nurse. Depending on the test, your result will also be available on your eTang patient portal. Lab personnel do not report lab results.
Lab results are provided by the clinician and/or nurse. Depending on the test, your result will also be available on your patient portal. Lab personnel will not report lab results.
Due to current lab capacity challenges, effective 12/1/23, our lab will no longer be accepting orders from outside (non-UHS) clinicians. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and for any financial challenges this may pose. Please know that we did not make this decision lightly or without exploring other options and that we are working hard to rebuild capacity so that we can resume this service in the future, with improved reliability and efficiency. We will notify you once this has been achieved.
Come in earlier in the day for less waiting time!