Laboratory Services

Close-up view of a laboratory worker working with vials of blood doing general lab work

South Shore Health offers laboratory services at multiple locations across the South Shore.

Our Laboratory Services team tests samples for patients and providers to keep our community safe. A full list of lab locations and hours of operations can be found below.

Information on fasting prior to labs

Some laboratory tests require fasting to ensure the most accurate results possible. 

In these cases, “fasting” is defined as nothing ingested orally, except for water or black coffee, for eight hours before a test. Medications can be taken as usual. 

You can find guidance on fasting for specific tests below:

  • Fasting required: Lipid, fasting glucose, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B1


Patients who receive specific instructions from their provider should follow those instructions.

Lab Locations for Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection

Addresses and hours of operation for each of our labs can be found below - click to expand each section.

Patients are responsible for verifying the status of their lab orders prior to visiting the lab. Please speak to your provider with any questions about your lab orders prior to arrival.

South Shore Hospital

55 Fogg Road South Weymouth, MA 02190

The lab is located on the first floor of the Emerson Building. Patients should enter using the McKim Family Main Entrance and speak to our Concierge Team for directions to the lab.

All ages are welcome. All patients must register in-person for lab work with Patient Access, located near the lobby by the concierge team, prior to arrival.

Lab Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 7 AM to 3:15 PM

Closed on weekends and holidays

Lab Contact Information

Phone: 781-624-4231; Fax: 781-331-8947

South Shore Hospital Center for Orthopedics, Spine, and Sports Medicine

2 Pond Park Road Hingham, MA 02043

The lab is located on the first floor.

All ages welcome, including pediatric patients or patients needing assistance. No appointment required. Patients should verify the status of their lab order prior to arrival.

Lab Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: 7 AM to 4:45 PM

Friday: 7 AM to 3:45 PM

Closed on weekends and holidays

Lab Contact Information

Phone: 781-624-2831; Fax: 781-741-6268

South Shore Medical Center - Kingston

5 Tarkiln Road Kingston, MA 02364-1250

Lab Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Closed on weekends and holidays

South Shore Medical Center - Norwell

143 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061     Phone: 781-878-5200

Lab Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: 7 AM to 8 PM

Friday: 7 AM to 5 PM

Saturday-Sunday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM

South Shore Medical Center - Quincy

1495 Hancock Street Quincy, MA 02169

Lab Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM

Closed on weekends and holidays

The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center - Plymouth

118 Long Pond Road, Suite 200 Plymouth, MA 02360

This practice is located on the second floor of the building.

Lab Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM, closed 12:30-1 PM daily for lunch. 

Closed on weekends and holidays

The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center

51 Performance Drive, Entry 2 Weymouth, MA 02189

The Women's Center practice is located on the second floor of the building. The lab is located just inside the entrance to the practice.

Lab Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Closed on weekends and holidays

The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center - Whitman

689 Bedford Street Whitman, MA 02382

Lab Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM, closed 12:30-1 PM daily for lunch. 

Closed on weekends and holidays