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Lab Services

Regardless of your need, whether you’re an outpatient, inpatient, or facing an emergency, laboratory services at Astera Health can provide quick, accurate results.

Why Astera Health?

With a focused effort on reducing patient anxiety and providing the most pleasant experience possible, Astera Health’s lab technologists, technicians, and phlebotomists provide the personal care, expertise, and empathy patients expect. During regular business hours, lab services are also available at each of our satellite health clinics in Bertha, Henning, Ottertail, Sebeka, and Verndale.

Working closely with pathologist Joel Miron, MD, and Carolyn Rysgaard, MD, physicians with St. Cloud Pathologists, PA, the laboratory team works hard to provide the best service possible for Astera’s valued patients.

Tests offered in-house

  • Bacteria cultures
  • Blood cell counts
  • Blood type testing
  • Blood sugar testing
  • Cholesterol testing
  • Kidney and liver disease testing
  • Pregnancy and prenatal testing
  • PSA testing for prostate cancer
  • Strep throat and flu screening
  • Urinalysis

Direct Access Lab Testing

*No Provider Order Required*

  • Available by appointment only, call 218-631-5224 to schedule.
  • A provider’s order is not required for these tests.
  • Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Upfront payment by cash, check or credit card; insurance will not be billed.
  • Testing is performed by trained professionals in compliance with regulatory agencies, ensuring accurate and precise results.
  • Results will not be part of your permanent medical record.
  • Results will be mailed directly to you within 3-4 business days.
  • Results will not be sent to your provider.
  • Laboratory staff will not interpret your results.
  • We will call you with critical results.
  • You are responsible for making an in person appointment with a provider, regarding your test results, if necessary.

To learn more about what tests are available for Direct Access Testing, click the button below.

CONTACT US

Phone: 218-631-7474

LAB APPOINTMENTS:
To reduce congestion, limit wait times, and ensure proper sanitization between draws, appointments are now required for lab patients in Wadena. Schedule your appointment at 218-631-3510.

Clinic Lab Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Emergency Lab Hours: 24/7