Newton Memorial Hospital has a full-service laboratory that is accredited by The Joint Commission. The Laboratory is located on the first floor of the hospital just past the Patient Access area. Someone at the Information Desk can direct you.

The Newton Memorial Hospital Outpatient Laboratory is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Most patients are seen on a walk-in basis. Please call the lab at (973) 579-8700 to schedule specialized testing such as glucose tolerance tests. We pride ourselves on short wait times.

The Laboratory completed more than 1 million tests in 2006, making us the lab of choice in our service area. With a staff of over 60 professionals, including two pathologists, the Laboratory is open around the clock every day of the year. Newton Memorial Hospital has more than 50 years of experience in Laboratory services, making us a trusted, highly experienced provider. Stringent quality control programs are an integral part of all testing.

In addition to meeting the needs of individual patients, the Newton Memorial Hospital Laboratory services many of the region’s physician offices, Urgent Care Centers and home care agencies. If you are a healthcare provider, please call (973) 579-8715 to learn how we can help you.

Our greatest wish is for your good health and speedy recovery. While you are here we will make every effort to make your stay comfortable.

Newton Memorial Hospital’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is accredited by.

• The Joint Commission
• American Association of Blood Banks
• NJ State Department of Health
• NJ State Board of Medical Examiners

Newton Memorial Hospital also has Lab Connection facilities conveniently located throughout the area and offer complete laboratory services through physician referral. Lab Connection is backed by the full-service, licensed and fully accredited Newton Memorial Hospital Laboratory. No appointments are necessary, but written prescriptions are required.

Below is a list of our Lab Connection sites: