About MedLab
Overview
MedLab Clinical Laboratory was founded with one goal: to provide our physicians and patients with the best laboratory service available. What sets us apart is:
Experience | Quality | Service
Experience
MedLab testing services provide patients accurate and diagnostically meaningful results. To this end, strict quality control programs, both internal and external are incorporated into our laboratory process. While no medical testing should be considered routine, MedLab boasts a highly trained staff that is capable of accurate, professional service from the most basic of tests to the most sensitive, technical procedures. Tests are repeated without charge whenever, in the physician’s opinion, the results do not correlate with the patient’s clinical profile. Flexible specimen-pick up time and reporting options are available to meet your needs. Initial laboratory results are available within 12 to 24 hours of specimen collection via fax or electronic transmission.
MedLab provides high-quality medical laboratory services using the most advanced technologies. We are the premier laboratory in the Chicago area for home and long-term care visits requiring blood draws and specimen collection. Our phlebotomists provide exceptional care with timeliness and professionalism. We accept all types of insurance. Individuals without health insurance or those with a high co-pay and deductibles will find our costs particularly appealing. We offer a wide variety of testing services ranging from urinalysis, oral fluid testing, and blood profiles to detect drug use or inform you of various medical conditions that may be compromising your health. Medlab Medical Laboratories is Licensed and accredited by COLA and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CLIA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Medicare), and the Illinois Department of Health.
Quality
Medlab Inc state of the art facility provides physicians and patients with an expansive range of quality laboratory diagnostic services. Utilizing the most advanced technologies, Medlab places the needs of each individual patient first. Our commitment to accuracy, reliability and efficiency makes Medlab Inc a respected choice for quality clinical laboratory services. The MedLab philosophy is based on transparency of our operations. To this end, MedLab provides full access to our quality control records as well as the results of third-party, randomized proficiency testing. Call or stop in to MedLab today for a full tour of our laboratory center.
Service
Medlab Inc Medical Laboratories prides itself on its service to physicians, institutions and patients alike. Queries are answered courteously and reliably. Testing is performed accurately and swift. At Medlab, you can expect a degree of personalized service and attention that’s not available elsewhere. Our field representatives are professionals with no less than 8 years experience in the industry.The MedLab philosophy is based on transparency of our operations. To this end, MedLab provides full access to our quality control records as well as the results of our randomized proficiency testing. Call or stop in to MedLab today for a full tour of our laboratory center.
Phlebotomy
- Over seven highly qualified phlebotomists are on Medlab Inc’s staff to assure every patient a comfortable experience when drawing their blood for diagnostic purposes. Our well organized resources allow Medlab Inc to reliably service our patient service centers and to consistently meet or exceed the expectations of our clients (our superior performance has helped Medlab Inc become a favored service provider to Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) in Dupage and Cook County).
Courier Service
Medlab guarantees specimen integrity by ensuring the efficient retrieval of patient specimens. Medlab uses Vendors Utilizing state-of-the-art sample tracking systems Medlab Medical Laboratory is capable of scheduling pickup and delivery to accommodate virtually any pickup requirements.
Patient Care
Medlab’s qualified and compassionate staff is ready to meet the needs of home-bound patients. Our team of phlebotomists, supervised by experienced managers, has the resources to serve the broadest range of client needs. Each phlebotomist is equipped with a Cellphone so they can be located and dispatched on a moments notice if necessary. All of our phlebotomists have performed a minimum of 500 venipunctures.
Patient Service Centers (PSC)
To better serve our physicians and their patients, Medlab Inc Medical Laboratory operates blood drawing facilities at North Chicago location. There is little or no wait time when you visit our facility in Chicago for blood draws.
Laboratory Results Delivery
Flexible reporting options provide the delivery assurance you need, when you need them. We offer multiple means of report delivery including:
- Courier Service available for daily delivery
- Customized
- Immediate Remote Fax
- Online Laboratory Management System
- Integration of our laboratory information system (LIMS) with your EMR or EHR
Client Services
Medlab Inc’s Client Services department is operated by a team of professionals, and led by a dedicated supervisor with more than twenty-years in the client services field. The department is fully operational 10 hours a day, 5 days a week.
- We place the needs of each individual patient first
- We emphasize courtesy, compassion and professional expertise
- We strive to optimize the accuracy of testing, our promptness of service, and our responsiveness to clients’ needs