Laboratory Results
Clinical Laboratories' test results are distributed electronically to the Integrated Healthcare Information System (IHIS). Hard copy reports are generated and distributed automatically to a printer or fax machine to selected locations per pre-established schedule. Patients and Caregivers: Please contact Medical Records (MIM) for laboratory results at 614-293-8657. The laboratory is unable to provide laboratory results directly.
Laboratory Reports
Clinical Laboratories' reports include: the patient legal name, medical information number, ordering provider name, collect date and time, report date and time, units of measure, and current reference range for each reported test when available. Unless otherwise specified on the report, all testing is performed in the UH Laboratories at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
- Online Computer Results may be obtained by using IHIS. For questions about these systems, call 614-293-3861.
- Stat Test Results print immediately after laboratory verification on auto-send printers in specified areas.
- Critical Results: Laboratory results exceeding pre-defined limits are called to a clinical professional (i.e. nurse, MD/DO) responsible for the patient's care. Documentation of the notification and read-back verification is made in the laboratory report.
- Printer or Paper Problems: contact Medical Center Information Systems eServices, through the OneSource portal or at 614-293-3861.
- Down Times on IHIS: Interim reports may be requested only if IHIS is down. The patient name, medical information number and date(s) of service are required for the report request.
Laboratory Requisitions
Internal Clients Only:
Please order the following requisitions through Taylor Healthcare (THC). Requisition purchases are made directly through https://osuwmc.klicorders.com/Secure/Home.aspx. When searching for requisitions on the THC site, the requisition name or form number can be used.
- Laboratory Requisition (THC202661)
- Microbiology Requisition (THC200015)
- Cytogenetics Requisition (THC016319)
Please contact Laboratory Compliance (PathologyLabCompliance@osumc.edu) for urgent laboratory requisition requests.
- Semen Analysis Form
- Microbiology Water Sterility Testing Requisition
- Cytogenetics Requisition (external clients only)
- Pompe Disease Requisition - Duke University
- CDC Specimen Submission Form (download and open in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader)
- CDC Novel Coronavirus 50.34 Form (download and open in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader)
- Viracor Eurofins Labs@Home Test Requisition Form
Policies and Procedures
Laboratory Testing Turn-around Times Policy
- Includes information about turn around time expectations and STAT testing availability.
Rapid Communication of Laboratory Results Policy
- Includes information about: Critical Tests, Critical Results and Courtesy Calls
Emergency Preparedness Policy and Procedures
Autopsy Requests for Suspected or Confirmed Prion Disease and Highly Virulent Pathogens
Laboratory Precautions for Handling of Specimens with Suspected or Confirmed Prion Disease
Please contact laboratory compliance for any other laboratory policies and procedures. All current documents are controlled through Q-Pulse.