Laboratory
The Vail Valley Medical Center Laboratory is open 24 hours/day, seven days/week. Located on the second floor of the hospital, the laboratory welcomes outpatients from 7 AM to 8 PM, seven days/week. Our phone number is (970) 479-7280.
The laboratory's team of experts include board-certified pathologists, accredited medical technologists and skilled laboratory assistants, who are available for consultations, questions and educational seminars. The laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists and offers a broad in-house pathology and blood work menu to best serve the needs of our patients and physicians.
The Laboratory is a service of Vail Valley Medical Center.
Laboratory Frequently Asked Questions
The results for most tests are available the same or next day and are provided to your physician.
If your doctor orders a blood sugar, chemistry profile, lipid profile, cholesterol or triglyceride test, do not eat for 10 hours prior to having your blood drawn. Call the lab at (970) 479-7280 if you are unsure about other tests.
Yes, the lab needs a physician's written request before we can collect or perform any test. Physicians can mail, fax or phone orders to the laboratory. Phone orders must be followed up by a written request.
Mailing Address: Vail Valley Medical Center | Attention Laboratory | PO Box 40,000
Vail, CO 81658
Phone: (970) 479-7280
Fax: (970) 479-7186
You may obtain a copy of your results from the hospital's medical records department or directly from your physician.
To receive pricing for tests, call the lab directly at (970) 479-7280.
Appointments are not necessary for most outpatient services; however, please call (970) 479-7280 to make an appointment for the following services:
- Therapeutic phlebotomies
- Male fertility testing
- Organ donor screening tests that need to be sent to a special laboratory as indicated by your physician.
Location & Hours of Operation:
The laboratory is located on the second floor of the hospital and is open 24 hours/day, seven days/week. Outpatients are welcome from 7 AM to 8 PM, 7 days/week. Our phone number is (970) 479-7280, and our fax is (970) 479-7186.