The HRRMC Laboratory provides outpatient services and inclusive laboratory
services for HRRMC inpatients.
Note:
In February, the HRRMC Lab expanded its services to Salida Health Center,
offering full-scope lab testing, including our cash-based Direct Access
panel of tests (exception: no drug screening is available at this time).
This is a convenient new option for patients of Salida Health Center. In
many instances, patients can utilize same-day lab services after primary
care appointments, as well as walk-in for cash-based pricing on a variety
of direct access tests where no provider order is needed.
The laboratory draw room is located near the new Medical Records department
area on the left side of the building (when walking through the main entrance).
The HRRMC 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.*
Salida Health Center Lab blood draw hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center Lab blood draw hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m. - 3:30 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 (DAT)
Direct Access Testing is available at the main hospital lab, Salida Health Center, 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.
