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 one of our sales staff.
Resources
For printed copies contact Client Services at 804-828-PATH (804-828-7284); 1-800-363-9234 or Tina Anderson at 804-628-3691 or by e-mail
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)

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) 628-3874
Fax: (804) 828-6156
Email: Nancy.Nelson@vcuhealth.org

Betty Austin, BS, MT (ASCP)
Client Services/Outreach Supervisor

Betty Austin, BS, MT (ASCP)
Client Services/Outreach Supervisor
Client Services
Phone: (804) 628-5763

Althea Harrison, BS, MT (ASCP)

Althea Harrison, BS, MT (ASCP)
Client Services
Phone: (804) 828-7284
Fax: (804) 628-8724

Marianne Scott, BS, MT (ASCP)

Marianne Scott, BS, MT (ASCP)
Client Services
Phone: (804) 828-7284
Fax: (804) 628-8724
Email: Marianne.Scott@vcuhealth.org

Rita C. Johnson, BS, MT (ASCP)
Manager: Pathology Outreach

Rita C. Johnson, BS, MT (ASCP)
Manager: Pathology Outreach
Marketing & Sales
Phone: (804) 828-4431
Fax: (804) 828-6156
Email: Rita.Johnson@vcuhealth.org