Quest Diagnostics Houston Laboratory Facility is a diagnostic processing facility supporting dozens of Patient Service Centers in the region by being central to the processing of diagnostic activities. Everything done by highly trained laboratory scientists and technologists can be seen in the routine bloodwork and more complicated molecular and genetic tests. The laboratory has very rigid standards of quality and well-developed equipment to ensure correct and reliable findings. It serves as the major backbone of the diagnostics in Houston, supporting hospitals, clinics, employers, and population health programs. Its 24/7 services also guarantee continuity of care and quick response when urgent tests are required.
This is a high-capacity, central processing diagnostic center to be used in the Quest locations throughout the Houston region.
No. This location cannot allow patients to walk in, they have to undergo testing at a Quest Patient Service Center.
Blood, urine, swabs, tissue samples, genetic material, microbiology cultures and so on.
Yes. The laboratory is used to perform extensive testing of hospitals, clinics, specialty providers, and employer programs.
Yes. Quality control and assessment of all results is done by certified laboratory professionals.
Yes. The lab has specialized services of pathology, cytology, and tissue analysis.
Yes. When healthcare providers want to check the status of the tests, request logistics, or technical assistance, they can call the facility.
Yes. Medical offices can have their specimen picked up regularly across the region.
Yes. High-priority and STAT samples are given priority whenever it can be done operationally.
Yes, the laboratory is twenty-four hour operational to assist in the round-the-clock testing requirements.
Majority of routine tests are done within a 24-48 hour time frame and specialized or genetic panels are done in a longer period since they tend to be more complicated.
Yes. Cold-storage and cryogenic systems are dedicated to the maintenance of the correct temperature of sensitive samples.
Yes, the facility promotes the selective research programs and clinical trials diagnostics with the collaboration with healthcare organizations.
Quest has a bar coded tracking system, automated handling and multiple levels of verification of the accuracy and safety.
Yes. EMR integrations enable the receiving of results safely and effectively by the providers.
