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Outpatient Service Hours

Lawrence General offers laboratory services at eight off-site locations to ensure the most convenient testing options for patients. Given the high patient volume we see at our Lawrence locations, we strongly encourage you to visit our Methuen and Andover sites. Walk-ins are accepted! Please call ahead to confirm office hours as they are subject to change.

Andover Medical Center

323 Lowell Street (West Entrance), Andover, MA 01810
P: 978-946-8366
F: 978-946-8368
*Please call for hours

Methuen Family Health Center

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
147 Pelham Street, Methuen, MA 01844
P: 978-946-8423
F: 978-946-8424
*Please call for hours

Andover/North Andover YMCA: Community Medical Associates

165 Haverhill Street
978-946-8386
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Holidays, please call for availability.

Marston Medical Building

25 Marston Street Suite 305, Lawrence MA
978-946-8380
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Lawrence General Hospital Lab Specimen Collection

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, first floor
34 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
978-689-6592
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 9 pm
Saturday/Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Lawrence General Hospital Lab Specimen Collection

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
150 Park Street Lawrence, MA 01841
978-689-6808
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, 8 am - 9 pm

Lawrence General Hospital Lab Specimen Collection

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
700 Essex Street Lawrence, MA 01841
978-691-6253
Monday, 8:30 am - 8 pm
Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

Lawrence General Hospital Lab Specimen Collection

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
73D Winthrop Avenue, Lawrence, MA 01843
978-689-6718
Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

What tests require fasting?

A 12-hour fasting is required for the following tests:

Lipid profile
Triglyceride
Glucose Tolerance Test
Fasting Glucose
Lactose Tolerance Test
Cortrosyn Stimulation Test
D-Xylose

My doctor ordered several tests on a stool specimen. Can I collect just one?

These are the requirements for collection of stool specimens:

Culture: collected in a clean, dry container and brought to the lab no longer than 4 hours after collection. Do not refrigerate.
Ova and Parasite Comprehensive: collected in a clean, dry container. Collect ¼ cup and bring to the lab no longer than 2 hours after collection. If ordered x3, must be collected on 3 separate days. Do not refrigerate.
Ova and Parasite Screen: collect in a clean, dry container. Collect 1 tablespoon of stool. The sample needs to be brought to the lab the same day of collection. Refrigerate if transport is delayed. Do not repeat for 7 days.
Occult Blood: The lab or Doctor will give the patient Hemocult cards. The cards come in an envelope with instructions. If three are requested they are collected on three separate days and brought in together.
C-Diff: Sample needs to be collected in clean, dry container. The sample needs to be brought to the lab on ice right after collection. Freeze the sample if it cannot be transported to the lab right away.

Do I need to have orders from my doctor to have lab testing?

If the doctor's office faxes the order to the laboratory, you do not need to present with the paper order. If they do not fax the order, you will need a paper requisition. For standing orders, you do not need a new order for 6 months.

How long will it be until my results are done?

Depending upon the test, the average time is 1 to 4 days.