Lompoc Valley Medical Center is dedicated to providing timely, high-quality, and cost-effective laboratory testing for physicians and caregivers. With so many medical decisions being based on laboratory results, our team is dedicated to delivering the highest degree of accuracy possible. We follow the strictest safety standards from the California Department of Public Health to ensure samples are handled and tested with the highest degree of care.
Our certified phlebotomists and licensed clinical laboratory scientists ensure an easy and professional experience from check-in to check-out.
We offer in-house laboratory testing for:
Our skilled laboratory staff will work with you to determine if we can meet your testing needs.
Our team at Lompoc Valley Medical Center wants you to know exactly what to expect prior to any testing, so we have compiled a list of FAQs.
While we accept most insurance plans, coverage varies from plan to plan. We recommend contacting your insurance provider for details.
Absolutely. We understand that cost is a concern for many, and we are happy to provide an estimate before any service is performed. You will be quoted our “regular fees” and our discounted “self-pay fees.”
Most routine tests are performed in our laboratory, and we can typicallyhave them completed and reported to your physician within 24 - 48 hours.
You can obtain a copy of your results through our Health Information Management department. This requires you to sign an authorization release. It can take 7 – 10 days to process your request once submitted.
Not all lab work requires fasting. However, if you are receiving a glucose or cholesterol panel, you may need to abstain from eating and drinking for 12 – 14 hours before your test. Please consult with your physician before visiting the laboratory for a more detailed pre-testing plan.
At Lompoc Valley Medical Center, it is our mission to help foster a healthy community. That is why we offer lab work at two of our locations make it as convenient as possible:
In addition to these two locations, we offer onsite blood draws for local patients only at our North Third Center location. All of our laboratories are licensed by the State of California and accredited by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
