Services
Lab
Accurate testing and fast results
Understanding how your body functions is key to getting and staying healthy. That’s where our lab services come in. Your provider may order tests as a diagnostic tool during annual check-ups or to help get to the bottom of any symptoms you are experiencing. If you are having blood drawn, you can expect our phlebotomists to follow strict protocols for safety and precision, while treating you with kindness and a gentle touch.
Advanced testing with reliable results
Our lab is equipped with advanced instruments that enable rapid and accurate analysis of various clinical tests. Some services performed by our lab include:
Additional information about our lab services
Adventist Health Portland offers a full-service clinical laboratory serving physicians, clinics, nursing homes, and hospitals throughout the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area and other communities. Our services include all routine and most special and esoteric tests.
Reliability and accreditation
We participate in many national and state proficiency surveys to make sure we are maintaining the highest standards of quality so we produce reliable results. The lab is directed by board-certified pathologists and medical technologist specialists who supervise the medical and technical procedures of the laboratory. Our lab services are fully accredited and approved by the state of Oregon, federal government (CDC, HCFA, DEA), JCAHO, the College of American Pathologists, and American Association of Blood Banks.
We invite you to visit our facility, meet our staff, and see our commitment to providing professional service and reliable data.
Specimen pickup
Adventist Health laboratory services provides free specimen pickup service to all accounts throughout the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. We offer Monday through Friday pickup service with 24-hour testing availability.
Specimen collection supplies
All supplies necessary for collecting and transporting specimens sent to us are furnished at no extra charge. These supplies include biohazard-labeled double-pouch specimen transport bags to be used for all specimens sent to the laboratory.
Repeat testing
Repeat analysis will be done at no additional charge for tests whose results appear to be inconsistent with the patient's condition. All specimens, where possible, will be kept in the laboratory for one week. This allows enough time to order additional tests on the same sample if needed.
Reporting
When received, the sample is sent to the appropriate departments for testing. When final results are verified, a computer arranges them in a report. Included on the report is the patient’s name, the doctor's name, date, itemization of tests, results, and expected clinical ranges.
Professional consultation
We welcome any inquiries regarding specimen preparation, test procedures, and billing. In addition, our pathologists are available for consultation and assistance in discussing patient results.
Uninsured/cash pay policy
A 25% discount is given to patients paying cash. Payment plans are also available.
Information for providers
To submit lab orders or other information, fax us at 503-261-6058.