How to Order a Test

Meridian Valley Laboratory (MVL) does not provide services to any patient or practitioner located in the State of New York.

Meridian Valley Lab offers you a variety of laboratory testing using blood, urine, stool, saliva and hair specimen collections. However, it is against the law in the State of Washington for us to offer medical advice to patients or interpret their lab tests.

Only a physician can order 24 hr urine hormone testing for you. You need a physician who already has an account with MVL or is willing to establish an account. If you need help finding a physician in your area, please call MVL at (425) 271-8689 or contact us online.

Because of these somewhat contradictory Washington State policies, we are happy to be able to offer easy to interpret lab tests direct to patients, but believe it not in your best interest to do a test directly for you that requires professional education to interpret. Specifically, this applies to our 24 hour comprehensive hormone tests. Currently, anyone can order our Testosterone Metabolites Tests or 24 Hour Urine Growth Hormone Tests. For a more detailed list of what tests you can order please call 425-271-8689. Some pricing may not be available due to contractual obligations.

Once you have located physician to order the tests, he/she will need to contact MVL to order the kit(s). The kit(s) can be sent directly to you or to the clinician’s office. The kit includes instructions and all the various vials and tubes needed for collection of your lab samples. Also, there is a pre-paid return-shipping label and bag so that you can ship the sample back to the lab easily and promptly, free of charge.

Test turn-around time

Test turn-around time is the number of days from the time MVL receives a specimen and the time the result is released to you. The average turnaround time is between 7-14 days. Some complex and comprehensive lab test panels may require more time. You can obtain more information by calling MVL’s friendly Customer Service at (425) 271-8689 or contact us online.

Questions about your test results?

We urge you to address any questions or concerns you may have with the doctor who ordered the test for you, as he/she is most familiar with your medical history, symptoms, age, lifestyle, etc. Your doctor will know best what to do by looking at your other test results in the light of your medical history. If he/she has any questions, they are welcome to call MVL at (425) 271-8689 to setup a phone consultation with one of our clinical consultants.