Outpatient Lab
Outpatient laboratory services at OSF St. Mary provide fast and reliable testing to help with diagnosing conditions or testing that allows for preventative health measures.
Being a part of the OSF HealthCare family allows for cooperation among all laboratories within our multiple hospital system so that testing can be provided in a timely and consistent manner.
How to Prepare for Your Lab Test
Please notify a staff member if you have a latex allergy or feel faint.
- Because testing differs for each patient, ask your physician for instructions on how to prepare for your lab work.
- Fasting is frequently necessary before having blood drawn. Commonly ordered fasting tests include fasting blood glucose (fast for six to eight hours); lipids including cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL (fast for 12 to 14 hours); gastrin (fast for 12 hours); folate (fast for 12 hours).
Getting Your Lab Results
If you have signed up for an OSF MyChart account, you can view your laboratory test results online.
In most cases, your laboratory test is available to your physician within 24 to 48 hours.
Please keep in mind that your doctor’s office may need additional time to incorporate the report into your medical record.
In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.