LABORATORY TESTS
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It is possible to undergo laboratory tests in one of the IEO 's collection points, Via Ripamonti 435 or Via San Luca 8. 
International Patients resident in Italy and with the National Health Insurance Card can undergo laboratory tests  in agreement with the National Health System only with a National Health Service referral or a doctor's prescription for the required tests (patients without a prescription will not be accepted). No appointment is necessary and th service is provided under the payement  of only the service co-payment ticket.  

International Patients not resident in Italy and without the National Health Card can undergo laboratory tests only under payment and with a doctor's refferrall or prescription  for the required tests (patients without a prescription will not be accepted).

Unless otherwise indicated, it is preferable to have the blood test in the morning after fasting for at least 8 hours (drinking water does not break the fast). If you are taking any medications, please follow your doctor’s instructions.
Some tests may require specific preparation or particular sample collection procedures. A complete list of tests performed at IEO is available, along with their respective turnaround times, collection site information, and any relevant instructions.

To view and download the list of  LABORATORY TESTS click HERE.

SAMPLE COLLECTION METHODS
Below, you can find the various preparation methods for the tests:

• Preparation for Blood Test
• Sputum Collection
• Collection for Urine Culture Test
• Urine collection for Complete Urinalysis
• Urine Collection for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• 24-Hour Urine Collection
• 24-Hour Urine Collection for 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (5-HIAA)
• 24-Hour Urine Collection for Serotonin
• 24-Hour Urine Collection for Total and Fractionated Urinary Catecholamines
• 24-Hour Urine Collection for Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA)
• 24-Hour Urine Collection with Hydrochloric Acid
• Stool Culture
• Stool for Chemical-Physical tests and Parasitology exam
• Fecal Calprotectin
• Fecal Occult Blood Test (3 samples)
• Preparation  for Glucose Curve (3 or 6 points) and Insulin Curve (5 points)
• Preparation for Aldosterone test
• Preparation for Basal and postprandial glucose test
• Preparation for Glycemic profile test
• Preparation for Renin test
• Seminal Fluid Collection for Culture (Sperm Culture)

LOCATIONS
The locations for blood collection are as follows:

Via Ripamonti 435 – Milan, Building 2, Floor -1
Blood test hours: Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Report pickup hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Phone number: +39 02.57.48.91

• Via San Luca 8 – Milan
  Blood test hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  Phone number: +39 02.57.48.91

Please note: Certain tests cannot be performed at the Via San Luca location. Please consult the full list of tests or call the dedicated number for more information.

Before proceeding with blood collection, check-in at one of the designated desks is required to provide personal details and confirm the requested analyses.

For tests that require biological sample collection with additives, the appropriate containers can be collected at the blood collection point.

REPORT DELIVERY
During check-in, a document specifying the report delivery date is provided. It is possible to request the report to be sent via email, mail, or courier. Alternatively, the report can be collected by the patient in person by going to the desk during the specified hours, or by an authorized representative who must present their own ID or Passport, the authorization form, and a photocopy of the patient's ID or Passport.

REPORT DELIVERY
During check-in, a document specifying the report delivery date is provided. It is possible to request the report to be sent via email, mail, or courier. Alternatively, the report can be collected by the patient in person by going to the desk during the specified hours, or by an authorized representative who must present their own ID or Passport, the authorization form, and a photocopy of the patient's ID or Passport.