Doc Lab Central™ Reference Laboratory Services
Not every test can run in a physician office laboratory. For testing that requires reference lab capabilities—pharmacogenomics, specialized blood panels, urine cultures, and more—Doc Lab Central™ provides comprehensive services with the same partnership and support you expect from us.
Reference Lab Services, Doc Lab Partnership
Most reference labs are transactional: send specimens, get results, repeat. The relationship ends there. Doc Lab Central™ is different because it’s built on the same partnership philosophy that defines everything we do.
When you use Doc Lab Central™, you get more than a reference lab. You get coordinated services with your in-office testing. You get support from a team that knows your practice. You get a partner, not just a vendor.
For practices already working with Doc Lab for POL services, Doc Lab Central™ seamlessly extends your testing capabilities. For practices new to us, it’s an introduction to what real partnership looks like.
How Doc Lab Central™ Works
Specimen Collection & Submission: Collect specimens at your practice following standard protocols. Ship to Doc Lab Central™ using provided materials and instructions.
Processing & Results: Specimens are processed at our reference laboratory with excellent turnaround times based on test type. Results are delivered through your preferred method.
Support & Coordination: For practices using both in-office and reference lab testing, we coordinate services to create a seamless experience. One partner for your complete testing needs.
Why Use Doc Lab Central™
Unified Partnership
One partner for in-office and send-out testing. Coordinated services, consistent support, simplified vendor management.
Extended Capabilities
Add testing your POL can't handle without adding vendors or additional integrations. Expand your menu through a partner you already trust.
Same Support Philosophy
Doc Lab Central™ is backed by the same commitment to service that defines our POL partnership. Real support from an expert team that knows your practice.
Quality You Trust
Reference testing processed with the quality standards you expect from Doc Lab. Confidence in results, whatever the test.
Common Questions
What's the difference between Doc Lab Central™ and our in-office testing?
In-office testing through your POL provides same-visit results for supported tests. Doc Lab Central™ is our reference laboratory for testing that requires send-out—specimens are shipped to us for processing with results returned to your practice.
What's the turnaround time for reference lab testing?
Turnaround varies by test type. Doc Lab Central™ is known for excellent turnaround times in the industry—we provide expected turnaround times for each test when you order.
Do we need to be a Doc Lab POL partner to use Doc Lab Central™?
No. Doc Lab Central™ is available to practices regardless of whether they use our POL services. Of course, practices using both get the benefit of unified partnership.
How do we submit specimens?
We provide collection materials and shipping instructions. Specimen submission follows standard reference lab protocols.
Is Doc Lab Central™ available in all states?
Yes. Doc Lab Central™ reference services are available nationwide.