LABORATORY PROCESSING & REPORTING
Turnaround Times
Two times matter: when your sample arrives and when your report is due. Receipt cutoff determines when processing begins. The report may be released at any time up to the reporting deadline on its applicable due date.
STEP 1 — SAMPLE RECEIPT
Sample Receipt Cutoff Times
The cutoff is based on the turnaround time selected for the order — not on the test type.
SAME DAY
11:30 AM CT
1 DAY
2:00 PM CT
2 DAY
2:00 PM CT
3 DAY
2:00 PM CT
5 DAY
2:00 PM CT
Received after the cutoff? The sample moves to the next applicable processing cycle.
STEP 2 — REPORT DELIVERY
Report Due Time
Your selected turnaround time determines the report due date. On that due date, the laboratory may release the report at any time up to 7:00 PM CT.
REPORTS DUE BY
7:00 PM CT
on the applicable due date
WEEKLY BATCH SCHEDULE
BacID & BacID-DERMO
These services are processed in scheduled weekly batches.
RECEIVED MONDAY–WEDNESDAY
Reported the following Tuesday
RECEIVED THURSDAY–FRIDAY
Reported the following Friday
Planning around a deadline?
Choose the turnaround time that fits your schedule and make sure your sample reaches the laboratory before the applicable receipt cutoff.