More than 90,000 lab tests are performed at UHS each year!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 depends on many factors, primarily how many people have arrived before you. Labs are processed on a first come, first served basis. Average time for the entire process is approximately 25 minutes, but you can get 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
The lab performs testing ordered by clinicians outside of UHS from licensed California providers. If your provider is not licensed by the state of California, your testing order must be reviewed by one of our UHS providers.
These orders must have:
Bring outside orders a day early, so we can enter them accurately and call if there are questions. Your blood will be drawn the following day.
Come in earlier in the day for less waiting time!