The HRRMC Laboratory provides outpatient services and inclusive laboratory
services for HRRMC inpatients.
The laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, an
accreditation program designed to ensure the highest standard of care
for all lab patients.
In-house capabilities include blood tests, body fluid analysis, microbiology
and pathology. HRRMC has a blood bank on-site and is part of the Bonfils
Blood Bank System.
Laboratory outpatient hours, except holidays, at the HRRMC main campus
in Salida: Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Some laboratory tests require 10-12 hours of fasting. Please ask your doctor
or call the lab to find out what preparations you need to make before
your test.
*If your lab work does NOT require fasting, it is advised to come in the
afternoon as the mornings tend to be busy with individuals who are required
to fast or must get their test in the morning. Afternoon wait times tend
to be less.*
HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center Lab blood draw hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Appointments are not necessary. Please call for an appointment only if these hours do not meet your needs.
The laboratory is staffed 24 hours a day for inpatients and emergencies.
Kindly check in at the hospital's main registration desk during business
hours Monday-Friday. After hours and on weekends, please register in the
Emergency Department.
Direct Access Testing is available at the main hospital lab, our Buena Vista Health Center,
Saguache Health Center and the Custer County Medical Center in Westcliffe.
Patients are able to order lab tests from a set menu of tests at discounted
prices without a doctor's order. No appointment is necessary and patients
should register at the front desk. Cash, check or credit card payment
is due at the time of service. Your insurance will
not be billed. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Test results will be mailed to patients. It is your responsibility to
share results with your medical provider.
