In-House Labs

Timely, accurate lab testing is an essential part of diagnosing health conditions and monitoring your well-being. At Southern OBGYN in Valdosta, Georgia, the practice offers convenient on-site sample collection and in-house laboratory services, so many tests can be completed during your visit. While some tests are processed and resulted in-house, others — like blood chemistry panels, Pap smears/HPV testing, and cholesterol checks — are collected on-site and sent to a trusted reference lab. Either way, your results are delivered promptly to guide your treatment plan without unnecessary delays. Call today or book online to schedule your appointment and take advantage of convenient lab services.

What are in-house labs?

In-house labs are laboratory facilities located within the medical practice. They allow your provider to collect samples and run many diagnostic tests on-site. For certain tests, results may even be available during the same or next visit. For others, Southern OBGYN partners with a trusted reference lab to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

What tests can be done in-house?

Southern OBGYN provides a wide range of lab testing to support preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment, including:

• Complete blood counts (CBC) (processed in-house)
• Urinalysis (processed in-house)
• Pregnancy tests (processed in-house)
• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings (processed in-house)
• Hormone level testing (processed in-house)
• Cultures for infections (processed in-house)
• Blood chemistry panels (collected on-site, processed externally)
• Pap smears and HPV testing (collected on-site, processed externally)
• Blood glucose and cholesterol checks (collected on-site, processed externally)

By offering both in-house processing and seamless coordination with an external lab, you get accurate results as quickly as possible.

What are the benefits of on-site lab services?

On-site lab services offer several advantages:

• Convenience: Have samples collected during your visit without scheduling a separate lab appointment.
• Speed: Many tests are processed in-house, and results are often available during the same or next visit.
• Accuracy: For tests sent to a reference lab, Southern OBGYN partners with trusted providers to ensure quality results.
• Continuity of care: Whether processed in-house or externally, all results are integrated into your medical record for better treatment decisions.

How are results used in your care?

Lab results play a key role in diagnosing health conditions, monitoring chronic illnesses, and ensuring treatments are working as intended. For example, hormone level testing can guide menopause or fertility treatments, while blood work can monitor your response to medication. In urgent cases, in-house processing allows your provider to begin treatment immediately.

At Southern OBGYN, lab testing — whether completed in-house or coordinated through a reference lab — is designed to be seamless, accurate, and convenient. The team values efficiency and patient comfort, helping you get the answers you need without extra steps.

Call Southern OBGYN today or schedule your appointment online to learn more about the convenience and benefits of on-site lab services.