Services Offered
Laboratory Services Designed Around Your Practice
DLO provides comprehensive laboratory services to support physicians, clinics, hospitals and health systems across Oklahoma. From routine and STAT testing to specialized diagnostics, pathology, phlebotomy and specimen logistics, our services are designed to help you deliver quality care to your patients.
With 95% of testing performed in Oklahoma, DLO combines local expertise with the resources and capabilities of our national laboratory partnership.
STAT & Routine Testing
DLO offers a comprehensive menu of laboratory testing to meet both routine and time-sensitive diagnostic needs. Approximately 95% of testing submitted to DLO is performed in Oklahoma, helping support efficient turnaround and reporting.
Our Quality Assurance team and Quest Management System (QMS) support standardized processes and quality practices across our laboratories. DLO laboratories operate in accordance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards.
Microbiology & Virology
DLO performs microbiology and virology testing in-house at our Oklahoma City core laboratory. Our Microbiology department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support timely testing and reporting for our provider partners.
Cytology Services
DLO offers a comprehensive range of cervical cancer screening and cytology services, including routine Pap testing, HPV testing, liquid-based cytology and computer-assisted cytology.
Performing testing in Oklahoma supports efficient turnaround times and timely reporting. Through our partnership with AmeriPath, physicians can also correlate cytology findings with biopsy results to support a more complete diagnostic picture.
Laboratory Management Services
DLO provides comprehensive laboratory management services for hospitals and health systems, extending our expertise beyond traditional reference laboratory testing.
Our laboratory management capabilities include operational expertise, quality systems, technology, staffing support and the resources of our national laboratory partnership. DLO currently manages 19 hospital laboratories, including reference, cytology and HLA transplant laboratories.
By partnering with DLO for laboratory management, hospitals can access the infrastructure, expertise and economies of scale needed to support efficient, high-quality laboratory operations.
Phlebotomy Services
With more than 45 Patient Service Centers and draw sites across Oklahoma, DLO makes laboratory services accessible to patients throughout the state—from the Oklahoma City metropolitan area to communities across rural Oklahoma.
At DLO Patient Service Centers, our goal is to provide patients with efficient, welcoming service from the moment they arrive.
Specimen Logistics Services
Reliable specimen transportation is essential to maintaining specimen integrity and supporting timely results. DLO's trained couriers use appropriate transportation supplies and handling procedures to help ensure specimens arrive safely at the laboratory.
Our Specimen Tracking system allows couriers to scan and track specimens throughout the transportation process, providing greater visibility from pickup through arrival at the laboratory.
DLO also offers online specimen pickup scheduling, making it easier for clients to request and manage specimen pickups when it is convenient for their practice.
Ready to Partner With DLO?
Learn more about how DLO can support your practice, clinic, hospital or health system with comprehensive laboratory services and dedicated local support.
