Program FAQ's

Thank you for your interest in submitting a sample or case to SHC Reference Laboratory for testing or further review. Please note that we require a Clinical Laboratory Testing Services Agreement in order to test or review each patient submission.

To be set up as a new client and initiate the contracting process, please submit a Laboratory Testing Intake Form.

Please send all inquiries to: ClinOpsContracts@stanfordhealthcare.org

Please kindly visit the subspecialty specific page to confirm where the sample or case should be shipped to.

Digital copies of all test requisition forms can be found on the Test Requisitions page. You may download and print the desired Test Requisition Form.

SHC Reference Laboratory provides specimen collection supplies for established clients. In addition to individual supplies, we also offer collection kits for renal pathology, muscle and nerve pathology and other esoteric testing that may require non-standard materials for collection. Please contact ClinOpsContracts@stanfordhealthcare.org to enquire about collection supplies.

SHC Reference Laboratory offers courier services to transport specimens within a specified region of the San Francisco Bay Area. These services will be set up at the time of account establishment.

Please send further inquiries to: ClinOpsContracts@stanfordhealthcare.org

SHC Reference Laboratory’s standard practice is to bill all charges to the referring Provider or Facility. To inquire if your Facility is eligible for this 3rd party billing, please contact: ClinOpsContracts@stanfordhealthcare.org.

SHC Reference Laboratory cannot bill patient or third-party insurance for pathology consultation services. SHC only provides institutional billing for pathology consultation services. All charges must be billed to the requesting institution (such as a hospital, clinic, or health system).

SHC Reference Laboratory accepts specific insurance types; please see additional information here: Health Insurance Plans | Stanford Health Care. We recommend confirming insurance coverage directly with the patient’s insurance company.

Please complete the Laboratory Testing Intake Form to discuss your specific interest. We will review the requested testing services and follow up with an email response.

SHC Reference Laboratory only performs testing services on human tissue specimens.