Outreach Laboratory - Ochsner Rush Health

Outreach Laboratory

Picture of microscope in a laboratory enviromentOur goal at Outreach Laboratory is to provide quality service that is accurate, timely, and cost effective to our providers, patients, and community across East Mississippi and West Alabama. We assist physicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses.

Outreach Laboratory performs a wide variety of tests in the areas of:

Chemistry – general chemistry, liver function, immunology, therapeutic drug monitoring, body fluid analysis.

Hematology/Coagulation – routine and special hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation.

Transfusion Services – blood typing, antibody identification and preparation of blood and blood components.

Microbiology – bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology, molecular testing.

Pathology – histology and cytology of blood, tissues, organs, body fluids.

Outreach Collection

Outpatient collection services available. Please bring photo ID, insurance information, and physician orders are required. Orders may be faxed to 601-703-1333. Advance scheduling may be required for certain tests.

Outreach Laboratory services hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home health and hospice care providers, local employers, and independent physician practices.

Dedicated couriers 7 days a week with STAT pickups if needed.

Accredited by CAP and COLA.

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Collaborating with Mayo Medical Laboratories, reference laboratory of Mayo Clinic.

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Locations

  • Outreach Laboratory
    1314 19th Ave., Meridian, MS 39301
    Customer Service Phone: 601.703.9905
    Customer Service Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Outpatient Collection Center
    1800 12th St., Meridian, MS 39301
    Appointment Phone: 601.703.4233 or 601.703.4140
    Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.