Community Outreach & Reference Lab
The Outreach section of our Laboratory provides community based reference testing for physicians and hospitals. The links on this page are intended to provide you with all the information you might need. However, if you would like to speak with someone, please feel free to contact Nancy Nelson.
Resources
For printed copies contact Client Services at 804-828-PATH (804-828-7284); 1-800-363-9234 or Jan Plaugher at 804-628-3691.
Critical Values (Listing of critical lab values and pertinent instructions)
Directory of Laboratory Services
Participating Insurance & Patient Service Centers (pdf) (Brochure with address, hours, and contact information for our patient service centers. Also, a list of participating insurance companies, including Optima)
STAT Testing Menu (Click on the link and scroll down to find STAT Test List)
Forms
Printable forms needed for sample submission until an account is set up in the computer:
- O Lab Form (pdf) (general lab testing)
- Anatomic Pathology Services Form (pdf) (biopsies and tissue samples)
- Cytopathology Form (pdf) (cytology samples and pap smears)
Client Services Contacts
Nancy Hall Nelson, BS, MT (ASCP)
Pathology Client Services/Outreach Manager
Nancy Hall Nelson, BS, MT (ASCP)
Pathology Client Services/Outreach Manager
Client Services/Outreach
Phone: 804-628-5767
Fax: 804-628-8724
Email: Nancy.Nelson@vcuhealth.org