Lab/Preparing for Lab Work

Our in-house laboratory makes testing easy and convenient here at OKCIC.

We offer a variety of standard and advanced lab services. Many tests can be done immediately at your doctor’s request, while other tests will require special preparation such as fasting. Carefully follow your doctor’s instructions for all pre-lab procedures.

Some frequent pre-test guidelines are:

  • Many patients should not eat for 12 hours before testing.
  • Most patients can drink water, coffee and tea without milk or sugar. No soft drinks or anything with sugar or alcohol.
  • You may brush your teeth, but don’t chew gum or use breath mints. The chemicals in these products can affect many tests.
  • Don’t smoke before your tests.
  • Take your regular medicines as prescribed, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
  • For a Glucose Tolerance test, you will need to stay at the clinic at least two to three hours. Please clear your schedule accordingly.

The lab is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., every day except Wednesday when clinic hours are 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. There is no charge for laboratory services, however, an order from your doctor is required.

You will be contacted with results, or called for a follow-up, as quickly as possible.

For more information or to reach the Lab, please call (405) 948-4900, ext. 242.


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