DLO Training Guide & Helpful Resources

  • These links are designed to provide clients with practical information to help them get started quickly and begin accessing the full range of resources and services available through Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO). It serves as an easy-to-use reference guide, including standard procedures, key forms, and important contact information.
    The testing information included in these links highlight the most frequently used tests and do not represent DLO’s complete test menu. For a comprehensive list of available tests and services, please visit Quest's Test Directory.

The links below provide essential information to support your practice, including test ordering procedures, proper specimen collection and handling guidelines, access to lab results, insurance and prior authorization guidance, key contact information for additional support, and more.

DLO Client Manual Sections
Introduction
Key Contacts
Test Ordering
Specimen Collection & Handling
Results & Reporting Overview
Insurance & Billing
Lockbox Usage Instructions
Patient Services
Patient Service Centers & Contracted Draw Sites
Information Technology
Quanum™ Solutions (formerly known as Care360)
Ordering Supplies
Addendum

Specimen Collection Charts

Ensuring proper specimen collection is a vital step in ensuring accurate results. DLO provides the following instruction sheets on the correct specimen collection techniques for both blood and microbiology specimens. For best results, print the wall chart on 11x17 paper and print the small chart on standard 8.5x11 paper.

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