Watkins policy is that you have to get lab results from a provider or nurse so that they can answer your questions about ongoing care and medications. If you see an outside doctor, you can get your results from them or from a Watkins nurse. Watkins lab is not allowed to release the results directly to you. Pap smear results are mailed to you at the address you specify after we receive the results from the pathologist. You do not have to make a special request for this service.
Most routine tests are ready by the next day.
Bacterial cultures take 24 hours to 3 days. Viral cultures can take 3 to 14 days. Pap smears and tissue biopsies take 2 to3 weeks. Lab staff will be happy to tell you the cost of any particular test. Most insurance policies cover lab tests to some degree.