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Diagnostics and Laboratory

Medical laboratory in Southeast Idaho

Welcome to Portneuf Medical Center, your trusted destination for exceptional lab testing services and pathology lab services in Pocatello. Our full-service diagnostic laboratory is committed to providing comprehensive clinical and anatomic pathology testing procedures, including diabetes blood glucose tests and colon cancer screenings. Additionally, our pathologists will collaborate closely with your primary care provider to ensure top-quality care and accurate results. No matter what type of lab test you require, we are committed to delivering exceptional services you can depend on.

Our medical and diagnostic laboratory services

Our laboratory team includes licensed clinical laboratory scientists, certified laboratory assistants and technicians who work in the disciplines of hematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, blood bank, pathology and phlebotomy. Together, our team is able to provide the following diagnostic tests and screens:

  • Blood typing (ABO, RH)
  • Colon cancer screening (Occult Blood)
  • Diabetes (blood glucose, insulin and glycohemoglobin)
  • Heart disease screening (cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides)
  • Pregnancy test
  • Prostate screening (PSA)
  • Thyroid function (TSH, Free T4)

Being a locally-based laboratory, we take pride in our ability to offer rapid response testing around the clock. Moreover, we understand the importance of accessible healthcare, which is why we offer reduced fee wellness screenings from Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm.

You are welcome to visit our lab and request certain tests without a physician’s order. Choose Portneuf Medical Center for reliable and accessible laboratory services that meet all your healthcare needs.

Cash/check payment is requested at the time of service. Insurance companies, Medicaid and Medicare will not accept billing for self-directed testing. Tests will be mailed only to the home address of the patient requesting tests unless instructed otherwise. It is the patient’s responsibility to contact their primary care provider for interpretations and/or care regarding lab results. Lab staff cannot diagnose or treat patients.

Laboratory forms and information

Providers can find necessary forms and information below:

Diagnostics and Laboratory Locations

Our outpatient laboratory is located on the south side of Portneuf Medical Center’s campus at 777 Hospital Way in Pocatello. There is a parking lot directly across from our main entrance. Park and enter through the main entrance to get to the outpatient laboratory.

For your convenience, there is a patient shuttle and valet service available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Call 208-244-4279 upon arrival to use this free service.