Mission, Vision & Values

  • DLO's commitment to excellence in medical laboratory services is at the forefront of everything we do.  Our mission is to provide innovative, timely, and quality medical laboratory services that empower healthcare providers and enhance patient outcomes.  Guided by our core values, we strive to maintain the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and compassion in every interaction.  Join us as we work towards a healthier future for all.

MISSION

Our mission is to provide innovative, timely, and quality medical laboratory services.

 

VISION

Our vision is to be Oklahoma's trusted laboratory partner — empowering health, impacting lives.

 

VALUES

Quality
Patients are at the center of everything we do. We are committed to delivering services and products of uncompromising quality—accurate, timely, and reliable, every time. We achieve this through a steadfast dedication to excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of our work.

Integrity
Integrity is the foundation of our credibility and success. Our decisions, actions, and processes are guided by honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility. We are forthright in our dealings with customers, partners, and one another, and we act as responsible corporate citizens within the communities we serve. We fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations—not only as a legal obligation, but because it is the right thing to do.

Innovation
We continually seek innovative ways to enhance patient care and deliver greater value to our customers. We encourage creativity, courage, and persistence, transforming information into knowledge and knowledge into meaningful insights. Through continuous learning, adaptation, and thoughtful experimentation, we recognize that growth comes from both our successes and our challenges.

Accountability
We hold ourselves accountable—both individually and collectively—for our performance and outcomes. We take ownership of our responsibilities and are committed to continuous improvement. We believe that excellence is achieved through competence, reliability, and disciplined adherence to proven processes.

Collaboration
We believe in the power of teamwork and the strength of collective effort. By prioritizing shared goals over individual interests, we achieve better outcomes together. We foster open communication, mutual respect, and meaningful collaboration across diverse backgrounds, roles, and disciplines, recognizing that diversity strengthens our organization.

Leadership
We strive for excellence in all that we do, both as an organization and as individuals. We embrace personal leadership grounded in courage, competence, confidence, and a commitment to exceeding expectations. We are dedicated to providing growth opportunities for our employees, delivering high-quality services and products to our customers, and creating long-term value for our shareholders.

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