Clinical Laboratory

Quick Facts

The Clinical Laboratory uses technologically advanced instrumentation and is completely computerized. This ensures maximum safety and control of the entire process, from the pre-analytic phase to the reporting.

The Clinical Laboratory, active 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, is an essential diagnostic support for the Operating Units and the Emergency Department of the Institute; it also performs the examinations for external patients attending the Outpatient Clinic from Monday to Saturday. The Laboratory is accredited by the Lombardy Region and certified according to ISO 9001:2015. It carries out basic and specialized examinations within the sections of:

  • Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology
  • Haematology and Hemocoagulation
  • Microbiology and Virology

The laboratory uses technologically advanced instrumentation and is completely computerized: this guarantees maximum safety and control of the entire process, from the pre-analysis phase to the reporting.

LABORATORY TESTS

No appointment is required for blood draws and laboratory tests: simply go to the reception of the Centro Cardiologico Monzino with the medical prescriptions.
We recommend calling the Customer Service in advance for tests requiring special precautions or specific sample collection methods.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

The location where the blood draw can be performed is:

Centro Cardiologico Monzino - Via Parea 4, Milan, Floor -1
Blood draw hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
SAMPLE COLLECTION METHODS

Below, you can find the different preparation guidelines for the tests:

REPORT COLLECTION

Test reports can be collected at the Customer Service either by the patient or by another person with a signed authorization and the ID documents of both the patient and the authorized person.

Reports can also be delivered to your home upon request and for a fee.
The maximum turnaround time for laboratory test reports is as follows:

  • Routine tests – 1 working day
  • Specific tests – up to 2 months (to be specified at the time of the test)
  • TAO monitoring – by 4:00 PM on the same day as the blood draw
LIST OF SERVICES

By clicking here, you can view the complete list of Monzino Laboratory services in English.