Natividad’s Laboratory Services team provides accurate, timely diagnostic testing to support patient care across the hospital and throughout our community. Using advanced technology and rigorous quality standards, our laboratory professionals work closely with physicians and clinical teams to deliver reliable results that help guide diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care.
For hospitalized patients, our full-service laboratory operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing blood collection, specimen processing, diagnostic testing, and results reporting whenever needed.
Outpatient Laboratory Services
Natividad also offers convenient laboratory services for outpatients. Our outpatient laboratory is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Walk-in services are available, and no appointment is required for most routine laboratory testing ordered by your healthcare provider.
Why Laboratory Testing Matters
Laboratory testing is one of the most important tools healthcare providers use to evaluate health, identify medical conditions, and monitor treatment progress. Many health concerns cannot be detected through symptoms alone, making lab testing an essential part of preventive care and medical decision-making.
Laboratory results can help healthcare providers:
- Detect infections and other illnesses
- Monitor blood glucose levels and diabetes management
- Evaluate cholesterol and heart health risk factors
- Support the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
- Identify nutritional deficiencies and other health concerns
- Assess immune system function through blood cell analysis
- Screen for HIV and other infectious diseases
- Detect and diagnose sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Routine and preventive laboratory testing can help identify potential health issues before symptoms develop or become more serious. Early detection often leads to more effective treatment options and better health outcomes.
Laboratory Testing Services
From routine screenings to specialized diagnostic testing, Natividad’s laboratory offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of patients and healthcare providers. Our experienced team follows established quality and safety standards to ensure specimens are handled properly and results are delivered as accurately and efficiently as possible.
Available laboratory services may include:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Blood chemistry testing, including basic and comprehensive metabolic panels
- Hemoglobin A1C and other diabetes-related testing
- Cholesterol and lipid profile testing
- Iron and ferritin testing
- Liver function testing
- Thyroid testing, including Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Vitamin testing, including Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 levels
- Hormone testing
- Blood clotting and coagulation studies
- Pregnancy testing
- Urinalysis, urine cultures, and other urine testing
- Stool analysis and fecal occult blood testing (FOBT)
- Transfusion service including Blood Type, Antibody Screen, Antigen Testing and Blood Compatibility Testing
- Microbiology Testing including Blood Cultures and other Body Fluid cultures
- Respiratory Testing including Covid, Flu and RSV tests
- Tuberculosis Testing including Quantiferon Test
- Serology Testing including Measles, Mumps and Rubella Tests
- Specialized testing as ordered by your healthcare provider
Please note that test availability may vary. Contact the laboratory or consult with your healthcare provider for information about specific testing services.
Committed to Quality Care
At Natividad, our laboratory professionals are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate service and dependable results. By combining advanced diagnostic technology with expert analysis, we help patients and providers make informed healthcare decisions and support better health outcomes throughout our community.
