CHKD Lab Services
Excellence in Laboratory Medicine
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For general inquiries, please call (757) 668-7300.
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As an accredited facility, CHKD meets the highest standards of care, supporting its mission to provide Health, Healing, and Hope to All Children.
Accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CHKD Laboratories perform routine and specialized testing for children and teens using advanced technology, with a focus on quality, timely results, and personalized service.
CAP accreditation is internationally recognized as a benchmark for excellence in laboratory medicine, reflecting CHKD’s commitment to accuracy, safety, and improved patient outcomes. CHKD Laboratories are among more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
A team of CAP inspectors conducted a comprehensive review of laboratory operations, including quality processes, staff qualifications, equipment, and safety programs. The team praised CHKD staff for their strong commitment to quality and safety across all locations.
Each member of the laboratory team meets certification requirements from the American Society for Clinical Pathology and participates in ongoing training, competency assessments, and education. Staff are also trained in age-appropriate communication to help put children at ease.
This accreditation reflects CHKD’s continued dedication to excellence in laboratory medicine and high-quality care for children and families.
Services and Tests We Offer
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- Hemostasis
- Microbiology/Virology/Serology/Molecular Diagnostics
- Anatomical/Surgical Pathology
- Transfusion service
- Urinalysis
We provide rapid turnaround of test results, outpatient lab service, courier service, and electronic delivery of reports.
No Appointment Needed
No appointment is needed for most laboratory testing at CHKD.
If testing requires a departmental appointment, please call laboratory services between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Sweat Chloride Tests
Sweat chloride testing requires an appointment. Please call our chemistry department at (757) 668-9567.
Platelet Aggregations
Platelet aggregations also require an appointment. Please call the hemostasis department at (757) 668-9706 so that we may provide special instructions specific to your child's test.
Hours and Locations
Lab services are available at these CHKD locations throughout the area.
Please note that Health Center hours differ from lab hours. Choose a health center below to see available hours at that location.
Insurance and Billing Information
We accept major insurances, including Virginia Medicaid, Tricare, and Cardinal Health. Please take the time to understand how your insurance plan works, especially regarding annual deductibles and co-pays, which can affect your out-of-pocket costs.
Unless you have HMO insurance that requires a referral from a primary care physician, a referral is not required. You can simply call our office to make an appointment.
If your insurance does require a referral, make sure it has not expired and remember to bring it with you to the appointment.
Everyone should bring a government-issued photo ID and their insurance card to every medical appointment.
We offer in-depth information about insurance in our billing and insurance section.