OB/GYN In-Office Lab Work
The lab is already here. Get the bloodwork your provider orders without leaving our office — same visit, same team, same day.
What Does Our In-Office Lab Work Include?
A separate lab trip takes time you may not have. At Women's HealthFirst, most of the lab work your provider orders can be collected right here in our office, processed quickly, and reviewed with you directly. Our in-house phlebotomy services mean that blood draws happen at your appointment, not as a separate errand, and results come back to the provider who already knows your history and your care plan. In-office lab work at Women's HealthFirst covers a comprehensive range of women's health testing needs:
Diagnostic Testing
Targeted tests to identify or rule out specific conditions based on your symptoms.
General Lab Work
Routine bloodwork ordered as part of your annual visit or ongoing care.
Prenatal Bloodwork Panels
Complete prenatal lab testing ordered at the right points throughout pregnancy.
Hormone Panel and Thyroid Testing
Evaluation of estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, and other hormone levels.
STI and STD Testing
Confidential, comprehensive screening for common sexually transmitted infections.
Phlebotomy Services
On-site blood draws performed by our trained clinical team — same appointment, no separate lab trip.
In-office lab work is typically ordered for patients who:
Are establishing care as a new patient and need baseline labs drawn
Are pregnant or newly pregnant and require initial or ongoing prenatal blood panels
Have symptoms, such as fatigue, irregular periods, or mood changes, that point to a hormonal or thyroid concern
Are due for routine STI screening as part of their annual well-woman visit or based on their health history
Have had a procedure or are being monitored for a condition that requires follow-up lab testing
Have been referred for specific diagnostic testing by their Women's HealthFirst provider
Your Women's HealthFirst provider will let you know which labs are being ordered and whether any preparation is required. Some tests, including certain metabolic panels and fasting glucose tests, require you to avoid eating or drinking anything other than water for eight to twelve hours beforehand. Others have no preparation requirements at all.
If you are unsure whether you need to fast before your appointment, contact our office and we will confirm based on the specific tests ordered. Always bring your insurance card and photo ID to your appointment.
Blood draws are performed by our trained phlebotomy team in our office. The process is quick, as most draws take only a few minutes. A small needle is used to collect the required sample from a vein, typically in the arm. If you have a history of difficult draws or tend to feel lightheaded, let our team know beforehand and we will take appropriate precautions.
Some tests, such as STI screening, may involve a urine sample or a swab rather than a blood draw. Your provider or clinical team will walk you through exactly what is needed before collection begins.
Lab results are processed and reviewed by your Women's HealthFirst provider. Standard results are typically available within a few business days, depending on the type of test and the processing lab. Your provider will follow up with you directly to review findings and discuss next steps. Results may also appear in your AthenaHealth patient portal.
If a result requires prompt attention, our team will contact you directly. You do not need to call to check on routine results; we will reach out when they are ready.
What to Expect
Insurance Information
Lab work ordered as part of your medical care is covered by most major insurance plans when it is medically indicated. Coverage depends on your specific plan, the tests ordered, and how they are coded. Routine preventive screenings — including certain STI tests and prenatal panels — may be covered differently than diagnostic tests, and laboratory fees are sometimes billed separately from your office visit.
Our team can help you verify your benefits before your appointment and walk you through any anticipated costs. We accept Aetna, Blue Shield PPO, Cigna HMO, Cofinity PPO, and most major insurance plans.
Patient Resources
From accessing your patient portal and downloading pre-visit forms to reviewing your insurance information and exploring our patient education library, we make it easy to stay informed, prepared, and confident in your care every step of the way.
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Office Locations
Palatine, IL
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Your Results, Reviewed by the Provider Who Knows You.
No. Most lab work ordered by your Women's HealthFirst provider can be collected in our office at the time of your visit. Our phlebotomy team performs blood draws on-site, so you leave without an extra errand.
It depends on the tests ordered. Some panels, including certain metabolic tests and fasting glucose tests, require fasting for eight to twelve hours beforehand. Others have no preparation requirements. Your provider or our clinical team will tell you exactly what is needed when your labs are ordered. When in doubt, call us before your appointment.
Most standard lab results are available within a few business days. Your Women's HealthFirst provider will follow up with you directly once results are in. Results may also appear in your athenahealth patient portal. If a result requires urgent attention, our team will contact you promptly.
Prenatal panels typically include blood type and Rh factor, complete blood count, rubella immunity, hepatitis B, HIV, syphilis, and other screenings based on your history and gestational age. Your provider will order the appropriate panels at the right points throughout your pregnancy and explain what each test is checking for.
Yes. All testing performed at Women's HealthFirst is handled with full confidentiality as part of your medical record. STI screening is a routine part of comprehensive women's health care and is treated with the same discretion as any other lab test. Your provider will review results with you privately.
We offer a range of hormone testing including estrogen, progesterone, FSH, LH, testosterone, DHEA, and thyroid function panels (TSH, T3, T4). Your provider will order the specific tests appropriate for your symptoms, age, and health history.
Lab work ordered as part of your medical care is covered by most major insurance plans when medically indicated. Some preventive screenings are covered at no cost, while diagnostic tests may be subject to your deductible or coinsurance. Laboratory fees may be billed separately from your office visit. Our team can help you understand your coverage before your appointment.
