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Patients  I recently received a prescription for blood work from my doctor. Can I come to PCL to have my blood drawn?
My physician has indicated a different laboratory for me to go to for blood tests. Can I choose to come to PCL instead?
Is an appointment required to come to PCL for blood tests?
What do I need to bring when I come to PCL for blood tests?
What are the requirements for minors coming to PCL for blood tests?
What Insurances does PCL accept?
How does PCL compare to other laboratories in pricing for blood tests?
Where are my tests done?
How long will it take for me to get my test results?
Are my test results confidential?
As a patient, how can I help in the ongoing battle to control healthcare costs?
Medical Practitioners How do I obtain additional information regarding PCL’s menu of tests?
How do I establish an account with PCL?
I have a question about my patient’s lab results, what should I do?
I recently received a prescription for blood work from my doctor. Can I come to PCL to have my blood drawn? Yes. PCL is a fully accredited laboratory facility with licensure to perform blood tests ordered by medical practitioners. (back to top) My physician has indicated a different laboratory for me to go to for blood tests. Can I choose to come to PCL instead? Yes. It is patient privilege to select the laboratory to perform testing regardless of the indicated facility on the request slip. (back to top) Is an appointment required to come to PCL for blood tests? Not during weekdays. Patients can stop in any time Monday thru Friday from 8am – 3pm at our main facility, 3494 Progress Drive, Bensalem PA 19020. To schedule a specific time outside of these hours or on Saturday, just call PCL at 800-327-2764 and we will make every effort to accommodate your specific scheduling needs. (back to top) What do I need to bring when I come to PCL for blood tests? - Written order from a physician requesting laboratory testing
- A current insurance identification card (Medicare, private insurance, or HMO/PPO)
- Any form of Photo identification (drivers license, state or military ID, passport etc)
- If you do not have insurance or are electing to pay out of pocket for services, PCL accepts cash or check payment for services (back to top)
What are the requirements for minors coming to PCL for blood tests? - A parent or legal guardian should accompany minors
- If a non-legal guardian is accompanying a minor, he or she must have a notarized statement signed by a parent or legal guardian giving permission for the collection and billing of the tests (back to top)
What Insurances does PCL accept? PCL participates with all major insurances and additionally with Medicare and Medicaid. Some HMO plans only allow specific laboratories to process tests. If you participate in one of these plans, checking with our staff at PCL in advance will prevent you from receiving an unexpected bill for services. (back to top) How does PCL compare to other laboratories in pricing for blood tests? PCL’s pricing is competitive with other independent laboratories. In general, independent laboratories are able to provide more competitive pricing structures due to their focus on the specific area of clinical testing. (back to top) Where are my tests done? All testing is done at our main facility in Bensalem, PA. As a regional, privately held, full-service clinical laboratory we provide a turn around time comparable to or better than other laboratories. (back to top) How long will it take for me to get my test results? Your physician will receive results within 24 hours of our receipt of your specimen barring any specialized tests. (back to top) Are my test results confidential? Yes. PCL follows test result disclosure laws requiring all results be sent to the ordering physician or other authorized person who has requested the test. (back to top) As a patient, how can I help in the ongoing battle to control healthcare costs? Choose PCL for your blood tests as a regional leader in outpatient healthcare. Albeit such testing may be covered by your insurance, higher fees associated with hospital blood work will ultimately be reflected in the premiums paid by you and/or your employer. (back to top)
How do I obtain additional information regarding PCL’s menu of tests? An online test listing is available on our website. Should you want additional information or a hard copy for your reference, please contact a PCL customer service representative at
800-327-2764. (back to top) How do I establish an account with PCL? Contact our main office at 800-327-2764 or send an e-mail to
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and we will assist in identifying the appropriate business development individual to service you. (back to top) I have a question about my patient’s lab results, what should I do? Our staff is readily available to assist you with any of your questions. Call our main office at 800-327-2764 and we will connect you with the appropriate medical professional. (back to top)
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