University Health Service
207 Fletcher Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1050
(734) 764-8320

Laboratory

Location: Suite 2205, second floor

Telephone: 734-764-8305  For test results, please contact your clinician or clinic receptionist (see Clinical Staff Directory).

Department hours:*

*No routine testing on Saturdays, so only tests ordered during Saturday walk-in clinics will be performed on Saturdays. Hours may vary during semester breaks and holidays.

Services:

The UHS Laboratory:

• Processes tests ordered by UHS clinicians (does not process tests ordered by non-UHS clinicians)
• Processes most tests at UHS (some tests are sent to other laboratories)

Test results

• Contact your clinician or clinic receptionist to receive test results (see Clinical Staff Directory). By law, the Laboratory cannot release test results.
• Results are typically ready in 1-2 work days; but some tests may take a week or more.
• Ask when results will be ready at your visit.

Blood draws

• New disposable needles are used, and needles are destroyed after use.
• Our lavender recliners help you relax.
• You will feel a small prick when the needle is inserted. It usually hurts less than when you accidentally stick your finger with a pin, because your arm has fewer nerve endings.
• If you're nervous, look away and distract yourself.

Fasting test preparation

• See Preparation for Fasting Tests (PDF file)
• Follow instructions carefully; food, gum and even black coffee or tea can affect metabolism of some blood constituents, which tests are designed to measure.
• If you drink water, it will not affect test outcomes.

Fees

Currently enrolled UM students pay no fees for most laboratory tests.

Students pay fees for:

• Genetic testing
• Antibody titers which are not medically necessary
• Tests required for administrative purposes (for example, employment, fellowship, immigration)
• Tests not related to active health problems