UT Health RGV
Clinical Laboratory
View Your Lab Results
Patients and Medical Providers can view labwork using our portals below.
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Why Choose UT Health RGV Clinical Laboratory?
At UT Health RGV, we provide world-class laboratory services, right here in South Texas. We are committed to delivering advanced testing and case evaluations to bring our patients the diagnosis they need to plan the best possible care.
The UT Health Clinical Laboratory is here to help you with all your testing needs, including low, moderate, or high complexity testing. Our state-of-the-art facilities offer risk tests for diabetes, allergy tests, drug screen panels, STD screenings, and more.
Conditions and Treatments
How It Works For Patients & Medical Providers
Step 1 - Obtain a lab test.
There are two ways to obtain a lab test:
- Obtain a lab order from your medical provider.
- Visit a UT Health RGV location.
* Some laboratory testing may require a referral from your medical provider. Please check with your insurance provider and UT Health RGV for questions on specific tests at 1-833-UTRGVMD (1-833-887-4863).
Step 2 - Visit a UT Health RGV location.
Walk-ins welcome, no appointment required at the following locations:
UT Health RGV Multispecialty (Harlingen)
2106 Treasure Hills Blvd.
Harlingen, TX 78550
956-296-1519
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UT Health RGV/Knapp Family Health Center (Mercedes)
2810 W. Expressway 83
Mercedes, TX 78570
956-734-9067
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UT Health RGV Primary & Urgent Care (Edinburg)
3804 S. Jackson Rd., Ste. 2
Edinburg, TX. 78539
956-296-3021
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Step 3 - Register your name at the front desk.
Step 4 - Your sample is collected and sent to UT Health RGV laboratory for analysis.
Step 5 - Access your lab results via Patient Portal.
Step 1 - Access your account at the Medical Provider Portal.
Step 2 - Place a new lab order, sign electronically and print the lab requisition.
Step 3 - Send patient requisition to one of our drawing stations for blood work.
UT Health RGV Multispecialty (Harlingen)
2106 Treasure Hills Blvd.
Harlingen, TX 78550
956-296-1519
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UT Health RGV/Knapp Family Health Center (Mercedes)
2810 W. Expressway 83
Mercedes, TX 78570
956-734-9067
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UT Health RGV Primary & Urgent Care (Edinburg)
3804 S. Jackson Rd., Ste. 2
Edinburg, TX. 78539
956-296-3021
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Step 4 - Lab Results will be sent electronically to your account.
Locations & Directions
Edinburg, TX 78539
Harlingen, TX 78550
Mercedes, TX. 78570
View My Results
Access lab results through the Patient Portal via your smartphone, tablet, or desktop. You will receive an email notification when your results are ready. Some results may be provided to the patient from their Provider. Providers can access the result through our Medical Provider Portal.
Questions? We’re Here to Help.
For questions, please call 1-833-UTRGVMD (1-833-887-4863).
For medical providers that have questions,
call (956) 296-8202
Fax: (956) 296-1290
Email: uthealthlab@utrgv.edu
UT Health RGV Clinical Laboratory
1214 W. Schunior St.
EREBL 2.318
Edinburg, TX 78539
Office: (956) 296-8202
Fax: (956) 296-1290
If you or your clinical practice is interested in our clinical diagnostic laboratory services, please contact us at uthealthlab@utrgv.edu or our team below.
Essam Sheta, PhD
Sr. Director of Lab Admin.
Essam.Sheta@utrgv.edu
Tel: 832-768-4422
John Thomas, PhD
Lab Director
John.Thomas@utrgv.edu
Tel: 956-665-3144
Frequently Asked Questions
No, patients do not need an appointment. Walk-Ins are welcome at the three locations.
Patients can access some results through the Patient Portal. Some results are delivered directly to the Patient Portal and can be accessed on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop. You will receive an email notification when your results are ready. However, some results will be provided to the patient from their Provider. Providers can access the result through a Provider web portal.
A referral or medical provider laboratory order may be required for certain testing. There is some laboratory testing that can be performed without a medical provider. Please check with your insurance provider and the laboratory for specific test.
Yes, lab testing is available to the RGV community and patients of UT Health RGV.
Yes, we strongly recommend that you share your test results with your doctor in order to make the best health decisions.
Lab testing is covered by all major insurance companies, including Medicare and Medicaid. Please check with your insurance provider. If UT Health RGV Clinical Laboratory needs to outsource laboratory work, patients may receive a separate bill from a non-UT Health RGV laboratory provider.
Your lab test results will be delivered to the Patient Portal as soon as they are available. If you have a lab test result that requires prompt attention, it will be communicated to you by a UT Health RGV provider before being sent directly to your Patient Portal account. Additionally, you will receive an email message when your lab test results are available. In all circumstances, and in accordance with HIPAA requirements, you will receive your lab test results from us as soon as they are available, and no later than 30 days from the date of your request.
We need to be able to deliver your lab test results to you securely. As part of the lab testing process, you will need to Create a Patient Portal Account. If you don’t already have one, you will need to create one with your personal email.
UT Health RGV Clinical Laboratory provides test result information and links to external information sources, along with your lab test result, in the Patient Portal. Patients also have the opportunity to speak with a UT Health RGV physician (if you have more questions). UT Health RGV recommends you to share your results with your doctor in order to make the best decisions for your health.
Appointment Request
*If this is for a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
