Laboratory services
- Service
- 24 municipalities
- Public service
HUSLAB laboratories serve in Uusimaa and Kymenlaakso. A referral from a physician or nurse is always required for laboratory services in HUS laboratory services. Please note that not all laboratories carry out all the examinations.
To whom and on what terms
A referral from a physician or nurse is always required for laboratory services in HUS laboratory services.
A fee is charged for the service.
Background information
Public health care laboratories test and analyse blood, urine and cell samples among other things. A referral from a doctor or a nurse is needed to use public health care laboratory services. The referral specifies what the sample should be tested for. Before giving a sample, you should read the instructions provided by your doctor or the laboratory. For example, there may be restrictions on eating and drinking before you give a sample.
Some private laboratory services may be used without a referral if you are yourself able to specify what laboratory tests you need. Private laboratories charge the fees indicated on their price lists for their services.