 OU Health Services on-site federally certified laboratory assists in the prompt diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing tests requested by your health care providers. An extensive list of tests is available from the laboratory; including tests for women's health, cholesterol, blood sugar, liver function, strep throat, and bladder infections. Additionally, you may request these tests without a provider's order: LAB FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. What do I need to get a blood test at OU Health Services? 2. I have an order from my doctor at home, can I have the tests done at OU Health Services? 3. Why is my doctor doing these tests? 4. Can I get a copy of my test results? 5. How much will my lab test cost? 6. Is that a clean needle? 7. Will the blood test hurt? 8. Why can't you do a finger stick? 9. How much blood will you have to take? 10. I got a bruise from my blood test, did the phlebotomist do something wrong? 11. What is a CBC? 1. What do I need to get a blood test at OU Health Services? A doctor's order is required for most laboratory testing. The order may be a signed request from your doctor or a faxed request from the doctor's office. ^ LAB FAQ | ^ Top 2. I have an order from my doctor at home. Can I have the tests done at OU Health Services? Yes, as long as you have a request from your doctor. ^ LAB FAQ | ^ Top 3. Why is my doctor doing these tests? Tests are done to assist your doctor in making a diagnosis or to confirm a diagnosis. If you have questions you should discuss them with your doctor before you come to the laboratory. ^ LAB FAQ | ^ Top 4. Can I get a copy of my test results? Copies of all test results are available from the doctor that ordered the tests. ^ LAB FAQ | ^ Top 5. How much will my lab test cost? Prices for all tests are available at the OU Health Services' Business Office at 325-4611. ^ LAB FAQ | ^ Top 6. Is that a clean needle? Yes. All needles are sterile, single use disposable needles. ^ LAB FAQ | ^ Top 7. Will the blood test hurt? Yes. However, our staff will do everything possible to minimize any discomfort the needle stick may cause. A few people may even experience no pain. ^ LAB FAQ | ^ Top 8. Why can't you do a finger stick? Some blood tests require more blood than could be obtained from a finger stick. ^ LAB FAQ | ^ Top 9. How much blood will you have to take? Most blood tests can be completed with only 15 cc (mls) of blood which equals only 1 tablespoon. ^ LAB FAQ | ^ Top 10. I got a bruise from my blood test. Did the phlebotomist do something wrong? "Bruises" occur when blood is drawn from a vein and blood seeps out from the puncture sight under the skin. This may occur when the vein is very small and delicate or it may occur after the puncture. Your phlebotomist will instruct you to hold pressure on the puncture site with your hand for a few more moments. This is very important because bruising will occur if you don't hold adequate pressure. ^ LAB FAQ | ^ Top 11. What is a CBC? A CBC or Complete Blood Count is often ordered by doctors to help differentiate between bacterial and viral infections, to screen for anemias, and to check that the red and white blood cells appear normal. ^ LAB FAQ | ^ Top |