Laboratory

Saguache Health Center blood draw hours:  
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Custer County Health Center blood draw hours:  
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

South Park Health Care blood draw hours:  
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Some laboratory tests require 10-12 hours of fasting. Please ask your doctor or call the lab to find out what preparations you need to make before your test.

*If your lab work does NOT require fasting, it is advised to come in the afternoon as the mornings tend to be busy with individuals who are required to fast or must get their test in the morning. Afternoon wait times tend to be less.*

Appointments are not necessary. Please call for an appointment only if these hours do not meet your needs. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours a day for inpatients and emergencies. Kindly check in at the hospital's main registration desk during business hours Monday-Friday. After hours and on weekends, please register in the Emergency Department.

Direct Access Testing (DAT)

Direct Access Testing is available at all of our locations with the exception of Antero Pavilion and Salida Health Center. Patients are able to order lab tests from a set menu of tests at discounted prices without a doctor's order. No appointment is necessary, with the exception of South Park Health Care, which does require an appointment. Patients should register at the front desk of the hospital or clinic. Cash, check or credit card payment is due at the time of service. Your insurance will not be billed. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Test results will be mailed to patients. It is your responsibility to share results with your medical provider.

Documents for clinicians:

• Test catalog
• CMS guidelines
• Laboratory certificate of accreditation
• Buena Vista Health Center Laboratory certificate of accreditation
• Salida Health Center Laboratory certificate of accreditation