In-office laboratory services, also known as Physician Office Laboratories (POLs), are diagnostic testing facilities located within a healthcare provider’s office, equipped to conduct a range of tests on blood, urine, or other bodily fluids on-site. These services offer benefits like greater convenience, faster test results, and a more streamlined experience for the patient, enabling providers to get quicker insights for diagnosis and monitoring of conditions. Common tests include complete blood counts (CBC), urinalysis, metabolic panels, and allergy tests. 

How In-Office Labs Work

• Sample Collection: A healthcare professional, such as a phlebotomist for blood tests, collects a sample from the patient.
• On-Site Testing: The collected sample is then processed and tested at the laboratory within the office.
• Result Delivery: The results are typically available much faster than with external labs, often within 24 hours or less.