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Why Choose Emory Healthcare Medical Lab Services

As one of the largest and most comprehensive medical laboratories in Georgia, you can count on us for reliable results. Emory Medical Labs performs more than 13 million annual tests and employs more than 1,000 lab professionals.

Our mission is to transform health and healing by providing high-quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services that enhance patient health.

Emory Healthcare Medical Laboratory Services serves as a reference laboratory for many health care organizations and physician practices. We provide laboratory services to local, regional, national, and international clients.

Many of our medical lab faculty members also participate in clinical research and education. This means you have access to the latest lab testing procedures and technology.

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Reliable Answers When You Need Medical Lab Services

When you need a test to diagnose a condition or pre-surgery labs, Emory Healthcare offers medical lab services in locations across Atlanta convenient to where you work and live.

You will need an order from a doctor to get a medical test at an Emory Healthcare Medical Lab Services location. Your order should be from a doctor located in the state of Georgia.

In most cases, your provider will ask you to complete labs by a certain date or on a regular schedule. You cannot complete your labs more than seven days before your scheduled date. If you don't know your expected date, please contact your care team or call 404-712-5227.

Once you complete your testing, we share your results with your doctor. You can also view results in your MyChart Patient Portal.

Not all types of tests are available at all locations. We’re here to help you navigate our services.

If you still have questions or need to schedule a lab service, call 404-712-5227 or 800-727-6763.

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Medical Lab Services: Get Answers to Your Questions

Your doctor may send in your lab order electronically. This can eliminate your need to do paperwork and may reduce your wait time. They may also specify the location of your testing.

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Do I need an appointment for my lab work at Emory Healthcare?

No appointment is necessary. However, each location offers different tests and may be open at different times. Be sure to go to a location that offers the test you need within the time frame set by your doctor.

 

Where are the labs closest to me?

There are more than 30 Emory Healthcare Medical Lab locations around Atlanta. Some specialized lab services are available only at limited locations.

Hours of operation for each location also may vary. If you are unsure if a location performs the test you need, call 404-712-5227 or 800-727-6763.

 

Where do I go if my test needs to be collected at a special collection location?

Only some Emory Healthcare Medical Lab Services locations offer specialized sample collections. To make sure you go to the correct location, call ahead for a special lab test.

Labs that are required for a surgical procedure must be drawn in an anesthesia pre-op clinic on or before your procedure following your provider's guidance. Your provider will coordinate these tests. If you have questions about pre-surgery tests, please contact your care team.

Find an Emory Healthcare Medical Lab Near You

Emory Healthcare Medical Lab Services has multiple locations to make it easier to get your medical lab tests close to home or work. Not all medical lab services are available at all locations.

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Emory Healthcare Medical Lab Services provides standard and complex lab testing services throughout the U.S. and worldwide. We offer support services, including referrals, courier, processing and phlebotomy.

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Emory Healthcare offers quality control testing, sterilization services and monitoring of sterilization equipment. We help your business or health care facility reduce the risk of infection, conform with state regulations and meet the necessary standard of care.
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Request Medical Lab Services

Emory Healthcare providers can request lab services in Epic.

If your business is not part of Emory Healthcare, call customer service at 404-712-5227 or 800-727-6763.

We are happy to schedule a service or answer any questions.