Outpatient Lab
500 Superior Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663
800-400-4624
- About Us
- Locations
- Prepare for Your Visit
- Lab Orders
- Schedule an Appointment
- Accepted Insurance Providers
- Arrival and Check In
About Us
Located within Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine, Hoag laboratories provide testing services for Hoag’s inpatient and outpatient population. Our dedicated team of over 230 licensed pathologists, clinical laboratory scientists, phlebotomists, and other laboratory professionals utilize state-of-the-art analytical instruments and technology to provide accurate and timely test results.
Hoag laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
Outpatient Lab Locations
Newport Beach
Hoag Health Center Newport Beach
- 510 Superior Avenue
- Newport Beach, CA 92663
- 949-764-5600
Newport Beach Location Information
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Services
Both walk-ins and appointments are accepted.
General blood and urine tests
Pre-surgical lab tests
Newborn and pediatric screenings
Testing kits
Parking
Free patient parking is available in surface-level spaces next to the center and in Parking Structures A and B. Designated parking spaces for people with disabilities are available in front of the center and throughout both parking structures.
Checking In
With an Appointment: Please check in 15 minutes before your appointment time. Proceed directly to the lab front desk.
Without an Appointment: If you plan to walk in, you may check in at the lab front desk or the main registration desk.
Irvine
Hoag Health Center Irvine – Sand Canyon
- 16305 Sand Canyon Avenue
- Irvine, CA 92618
Irvine Location Information
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday- Sunday: Closed
Services
Both walk-ins and appointments are accepted.
General blood and urine tests
Pre-surgical lab tests
Newborn and pediatric screenings
Testing kits
For information on EKG services, call 800-400-4624.
Parking
Free surface parking is available for patients. Designated parking spaces for people with disabilities are available in front of the center.
Checking In
With an Appointment: Please check in 15 minutes before your appointment time. Proceed directly to the lab front desk on the 2nd floor.
Without an Appointment: If you plan to walk in, check in at the lab front desk on the 2nd floor. If you require other services during your visit, please check in at the main registration desk on the 1st floor.
Prepare for Your Visit
Documents to Bring
The following documents are required to complete your tests:
Lab order form
Photo ID (driver license, passport, school ID, or other government issued ID accepted)
Health insurance card
Fasting
Certain tests require fasting. The most common ones are the lipid panel, glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides. Contact your ordering physician for specific instructions.
Lab Orders
Two types of lab orders are accepted:
Written Order Form
Always bring your order form with you, even if it has been sent electronically. If you have an appointment, you can ask your health care provider to fax your order form to our lab. This may allow us to prepare for your tests before your arrival, helping you save time. The following information is required:
Patient’s first and last name
Patient’s date of birth
Test name(s)
Diagnosis
Ordering physician’s name and signature
Electronic Order
Your health care provider may be able to send us your order request electronically, helping you save time. Please request a printed copy of your order and bring it with you.
Schedule an Appointment
Making an appointment will help reduce your wait time. To make an appointment, call 949-764-5600 between 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Please have your lab order form and insurance card ready when you call.
Accepted Insurance Providers
PPO
PPO, POS, Medicare Parts A & B, and CalOptima Direct plans are accepted.
To check if your insurance is contracted with Hoag, see our Accepted Health Plans.
HMO
HMO plans are only accepted in certain cases:
1. Your HMO insurance provider has provided prior authorization.
Note: Hoag Outpatient Lab does not accept all HMO plans. Please contact your insurance company to check if prior authorization is required for testing at our lab.
2. You need lab tests performed prior to your surgery at Hoag and your lab visit is within three days of your surgery.
Note: Pre-surgical blood typing and screening (ABO & Rh Type, Type & Screen) and MRSA tests must be done at Hoag. You do not need to come within three days of your surgery for blood typing and screening or MRSA tests.
For questions about insurance coverage or pre-surgical testing, call 949-764-5600.
Patient Health Records
Your patient health records may be managed and accessed through MyChart. Only you, your provider and your health care team are permitted to view the information sent through MyChart. We use the latest security practices and safeguards to protect your health care information. MyChart is password-protected and delivered via an encrypted connection.
To learn more about MyChart and how to access your medical records, click here.
Arrival and Check In
If you have an appointment, you must complete your lab tests at the location for which you scheduled your appointment. If you plan to walk in, you may complete your lab tests at either of our locations.
Our location pages contain address, hours of operation, parking, check-in, and other useful information:
Hoag Health Center – Newport Beach
Hoag Health Center Irvine – Sand Canyon
Checking in
Please refer to our location pages to determine where to check in for each of our locations.
With an Appointment: Making an appointment will simplify the check-in process. A lab representative will review your order, verify your records, and order your lab tests.
Without an Appointment: A Patient Access representative will review your information to register you for your visit. Our lab representatives will then order your lab tests.
We understand your time is valuable. We recommend that you bring your lab order form, photo ID, and health insurance card (see Prepare for Your Visit) to get you in as quickly as possible.