Lab Services


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From routine checks to specialized assessments, Lab Services providesÌýa healthcare experience that is informative and convenient.​Ìý

Our certified technologists provide a wide range of lab tests to support your well-being.Ìý

Testing Options

Schedule an Appointment

Cancellations: Appointments can be cancelled in the MyCUHealth Portal. All cancellations must be made by 5 p.m. the business day before your appointment. Cancellations may result in a charge, depending on the service.

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If you have questions about services, hours, after-hours care or other concerns,Ìýplease visit our contact page.

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Drop-in TestingÌýÌýÌý

A variety of tests are also available on a walk-in basis and do not require an order from a health care provider. Drop-in testing is ideal for students who do not have the Gold SHIP or BuffCare Plans. Payment is required at the time of service.ÌýÌý

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Provider-Ordered TestingÌýÌý

Your healthcare provider may order lab tests for you. Results can be sent to an outside provider upon request.Ìý

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Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) TestingÌýÌýÌý

STI testing is available to CU students. Students can schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment to get testing recommendations, review results or order STI tests from the lab.Ìý

Learn more about STI Testing

Test
Complete Blood Count (CBC): with differential includes white blood count, red blood count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets.Ìý
**Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): includes sodium, potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide, urea nitrogen, glucose (blood sugar), creatinine, AST, ALT (enzymes), total bilirubin, calcium, albumin, and total protein.
FerritinÌý
Free T4Ìý
Vitamin D 25 OHÌý
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)Ìý
Fasting Glucose OnlyÌý
*Hemoglobin A1C onlyÌý
*Lipid Panel: includes total cholesterol, High Density Lipid (HDL - good cholesterol), Low Density Lipid (LDL - bad cholesterol), and triglycerides.Ìý
Hepatic (Liver function) PanelÌý
***Pregnancy SerumÌý
Drug Screen Urine: Results are available immediately and are not documented in the student's medical record.Ìý
ABO RHÌý
Hemoglobin and HematocritÌý

*Fasting required: no food or drink for 10-12 hours before lab work (water is ok).Ìý
**Fasting is preferred.Ìý
***Testing will not be accurate until at least two weeks following unprotected sex. For more immediate pregnancy testing and emergency contraception, information contact the Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic.Ìý

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