We deliver quantitative test results within 24 to 48 hours of specimen arrival at our laboratory operations. Rapid turnaround times ensure you can make timely, informed clinical decisions.
Yes. All laboratory operations managed by LMS of Texas are fully CLIA-certified, Texas state-licensed, and adhere to strict federal and state regulatory standards. Our operations are scientist-owned and directed, guaranteeing the highest standard of scientific integrity.
We establish a dedicated laboratory space under our roof, procuring clinical instruments, hiring qualified testing staff, and managing regulatory compliance. Your practice secures proprietary clinical testing menus and the control of an in-house lab, without taking up physical clinic space or managing personnel.
Results are easily accessible through our secure, HIPAA-compliant online results portal. Furthermore, we offer full **EHR integration**, routing results directly into your clinic's digital systems (e.g. eClinicalWorks, Athenahealth, NextGen).
Yes. We supply all collection kits (urine collection cups, oral fluid swabs, barcodes, baggies, and labels) directly to your clinic at no upfront cost. We also arrange local daily courier pickup or pre-paid overnight shipping labels.
We use a definitive two-stage methodology: an initial high-sensitivity immunoassay screen to detect presumptive drug classes, followed by **Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LCMS/MS)** confirmation for any non-negative specimen. This gold-standard approach identifies specific analytes and reports exact concentrations in ng/mL, eliminating false positive results.
Yes. During the custom configuration phase, we evaluate your clinic's patient demographics and set up testing menus matching your exact clinical needs (e.g. adding specific resistance markers or uropathogens).