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Lab Services Transitioning to Walk-In Only
We are making an important change to improve access to lab services across the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (VA ECHCS).
Over the next 6–8 weeks, all Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) will transition to walk-in only lab services. This change is designed to make it easier for you to complete lab work without needing to schedule an appointment.
Transition Timeline:
- Pueblo, La Junta, Lamar, Alamosa, and Burlington clinics will begin walk-in lab services Tuesday, May 26
- Lindstrom clinic will transition on June 8.
- All remaining clinics will transition by June 15.
What This Means for You:
- No appointment will be needed for lab work once your clinic transitions.
- Existing lab appointments will not be canceled.
- Future lab Return to Clinic orders will be discontinued, and when labs are required your care team will notify you through MyHealtheVet or direct calls.
- If submitting a urine sample, please alert the front desk upon your arrival.
When arriving for labs, please allow yourself for additional time, as you may experience longer wait times depending on patient volume at the time of your arrival. Appointments will be first-come-first serve.
Our goal is to increase convenience and access, so you can complete your lab work when it works best for your schedule.
Thank you for allowing us to serve you.
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