Starting a Laboratory
Startup Services for Independent Reference & Physician Office Labs
Looking into starting a laboratory testing business but not sure where to begin?
From concept to compliant operation in as little as 90 days, Lighthouse Lab Services is your one partner for buildout, compliance, staffing, test validation, and go-live, with three years of post-launch support.
The industry’s leading laboratory services platform
Offering unparalleled experience, with regards to starting a laboratory, Lighthouse Lab Services is a trusted partner of clinical and pathology labs across the country.
300+
Laboratories Started
150+
Lighthouse’s Industry Experts
2,000+
Laboratory Clients
200+
Laboratories Managed
Why Physicians Are Bringing Testing In-House
More physician groups are evaluating in-house laboratory programs, not just as a revenue opportunity, but as a way to deliver faster, more decisive care at the point of visit.
Greater Testing Control
Reduce dependence on outside laboratories and gain greater visibility into testing workflows and turnaround times. When your lab is in your practice, you set the standard.
A Better Patient Experience
Keep testing closer to the point of care. Faster results, fewer outside referrals, and a more seamless visit contribute to the kind of experience that builds long-term patient relationships.
Additional Revenue Capture
Your practice already orders and coordinates testing every day. An in-house laboratory allows you to retain more of the value that testing generates rather than directing it elsewhere.
Operational Ownership, Without the Burden
Launching an in-house lab does not require your center to become lab experts. Lighthouse serves as the infrastructure behind your program, guiding you from initial planning through go-live and ongoing management.
Types of Laboratories We Help to Start
Physician Office Labs
Reference Labs
Hospital Labs
Genetic Labs
Allergy Labs
Our Six-Step Lab Startup Process
Starting a medical laboratory is never easy. Fortunately, Lighthouse Lab Services provides the expertise and startup procedures to make this process easier and more efficient. We have a proven step-by-step method that will take you from concept to completion. When you work with Lighthouse Lab Services, your team will start with:
Initial Consultation
Once we hear your plan and assess your start-up needs, we will build a project plan and timeline tailored for your laboratory.
Resources Allotment
Our team of consultants will create test menus, choose your instrumentation and software, detail the supplies you will need, and help you select a laboratory location that is right for your lab’s needs.
Credentialing
Our team at Lighthouse will take the lead with processing and enrollment for required CLIA certificates and any required state licensing.
Staffing
We will help you build a team of qualified laboratory professionals so you are completely staffed. From medical lab technicians to lab directors, we will provide the best quality perm or temp candidates in the timeliest manner.
Implementation
Our team will assist in writing standard operation procedures (SOPs), method development, and/or validation of the equipment. We will make sure your staff is trained on how to run specimens properly.
Go-Live
Ready for launch! We’ll help you begin operations and ensure your lab is ready for initial inspections. Unlike other companies, we also offer continued support for three years as your lab runs and grows.
Start With a Practice Assessment
Your Complete Physician Office Lab Solution
Every physician group is unique. Whether you are evaluating an in-house laboratory for the first time or looking for greater operational control over your existing testing program, Lighthouse helps practices understand whether an in-house laboratory makes financial and operational sense for their organization.
Our team will evaluate your patient volume, testing workflows, and growth goals to develop a customized approach for your practice, at no cost and no obligation.
Gain Peace of Mind Through Our Comprehensive Solutions:
Expertise in both technical validation and revenue cycle compliance
Cross-functional team of scientists, compliance specialists, and RCM professionals
Proven track record helping wellness practices take control of their laboratory testing
Instrument support and upgrade options
Dedicated lab recruiting and staffing
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