Laboratory Services
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.
Change to Laboratory Semen Analysis Process
Effective July 25, 2023, all semen analysis requests are now routed through Central Scheduling. This change improves efficiency and allows us to better assist all patients.
Patients who require semen analysis services can fax their doctor’s order to 781-624-4099 and call 781-624-4090 to book an appointment.
Patients who require semen analysis services can fax their doctor’s order to 781-624-4099 and call 781-624-4090 to book an appointment.
