Chapel Hill Pediatrics and Adolescents has a CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendment) licensed, moderately complex laboratory that is staffed by clinically trained lab and phlebotomy personnel.

When clinically indicated we can provide in-house rapid diagnostic testing for:

• Streptococcal phayngitis ("strep throat)
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus ("RSV")
• Influenza ("flu" type A and type B)
• Pregnancy

Additionally, we offer in-house complete blood counts ("CBC") and urinalysis (UA).

For laboratory tests not available in our offices, we can collect blood, urine, stool and skin samples and send the specimens to outside laboratories for analysis. Our computer contact with Labcorp and UNC provide efficient turn around times for final results.

Our record of quality control is monitored by COLA (premier clinical laboratory education, consultation, and accreditation organization) and is excellent. We are constantly upgrading our techniques to stay current on available technology.

Finally, we are pleased to provide lab-only appointments for labs requested by specialists who may also be following CHPA patients.Please review the steps below to help you in coordinating the services. CHPA must have the signed form, "Authorization for Outside Labs" from the ordering physician before the lab appointment can be scheduled. This form is attached in the directions below.