Outpatient Lab

Hours of Operation

• Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Saturday: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Sunday: Closed

Services

Both walk-ins and appointments are accepted.

• General blood and urine tests

• Pre-surgical lab tests

• Newborn and pediatric screenings

• Testing kits

Parking

Free patient parking is available in surface-level spaces next to the center and in Parking Structures A and B. Designated parking spaces for people with disabilities are available in front of the center and throughout both parking structures.

Checking In

• With an Appointment: Please check in 15 minutes before your appointment time. Proceed directly to the lab front desk.

• Without an Appointment: If you plan to walk in, you may check in at the lab front desk or the main registration desk.

Hours of Operation

• Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Saturday- Sunday: Closed

Services

Both walk-ins and appointments are accepted.

• General blood and urine tests

• Pre-surgical lab tests

• Newborn and pediatric screenings

• Testing kits

• For information on EKG services, call 800-400-4624.

Parking

Free surface parking is available for patients. Designated parking spaces for people with disabilities are available in front of the center.

Checking In

• With an Appointment: Please check in 15 minutes before your appointment time. Proceed directly to the lab front desk on the 2nd floor.

• Without an Appointment: If you plan to walk in, check in at the lab front desk on the 2nd floor. If you require other services during your visit, please check in at the main registration desk on the 1st floor.

Documents to Bring

The following documents are required to complete your tests:

• Lab order form

• Photo ID (driver license, passport, school ID, or other government issued ID accepted)

• Health insurance card

Fasting

Certain tests require fasting. The most common ones are the lipid panel, glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides. Contact your ordering physician for specific instructions.

Two types of lab orders are accepted:

Written Order Form

Always bring your order form with you, even if it has been sent electronically. If you have an appointment, you can ask your health care provider to fax your order form to our lab. This may allow us to prepare for your tests before your arrival, helping you save time. The following information is required:

• Patient’s first and last name

• Patient’s date of birth

• Test name(s)

• Diagnosis

• Ordering physician’s name and signature

Electronic Order

Your health care provider may be able to send us your order request electronically, helping you save time. Please request a printed copy of your order and bring it with you.

PPO

PPO, POS, Medicare Parts A & B, and CalOptima Direct plans are accepted.

To check if your insurance is contracted with Hoag, see our Accepted Health Plans.

HMO

HMO plans are only accepted in certain cases:

1. Your HMO insurance provider has provided prior authorization.

Note: Hoag Outpatient Lab does not accept all HMO plans. Please contact your insurance company to check if prior authorization is required for testing at our lab.

2. You need lab tests performed prior to your surgery at Hoag and your lab visit is within three days of your surgery.

Note: Pre-surgical blood typing and screening (ABO & Rh Type, Type & Screen) and MRSA tests must be done at Hoag. You do not need to come within three days of your surgery for blood typing and screening or MRSA tests.

For questions about insurance coverage or pre-surgical testing, call 949-764-5600.

Patient Health Records

Your patient health records may be managed and accessed through MyChart. Only you, your provider and your health care team are permitted to view the information sent through MyChart. We use the latest security practices and safeguards to protect your health care information. MyChart is password-protected and delivered via an encrypted connection.

To learn more about MyChart and how to access your medical records, click here.

If you have an appointment, you must complete your lab tests at the location for which you scheduled your appointment. If you plan to walk in, you may complete your lab tests at either of our locations.

Our location pages contain address, hours of operation, parking, check-in, and other useful information:

Hoag Health Center – Newport Beach

Hoag Health Center Irvine – Sand Canyon

Checking in

Please refer to our location pages to determine where to check in for each of our locations.

• With an Appointment: Making an appointment will simplify the check-in process. A lab representative will review your order, verify your records, and order your lab tests.

• Without an Appointment: A Patient Access representative will review your information to register you for your visit. Our lab representatives will then order your lab tests.

We understand your time is valuable. We recommend that you bring your lab order form, photo ID, and health insurance card (see Prepare for Your Visit) to get you in as quickly as possible.