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Ready to get your test done?
Contact our Laboratory Services team at (575) 736-8286 to ask about specimen collection, testing options, or to coordinate with your healthcare provider.
Artesia General Hospital proudly serves the communities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Roswell, and southeast New Mexico—providing advanced diagnostic care with hometown compassion.
Overview
Fast, accurate testing —to support your health across southeast New Mexico
At Artesia General Hospital, our Laboratory Services team is ready around the clock to deliver reliable diagnostic testing for patients in Artesia, Carlsbad, Roswell, and the surrounding communities of southeast New Mexico. With accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), we ensure high-quality results that enable your entire care team to make informed decisions.
A coordinated, testing-focused team
Our laboratory professionals, who include board-certified pathologists, registered medical technologists, and laboratory technicians, work closely with your healthcare providers, imaging services, and specialty teams across AGH to deliver efficient and accurate diagnostics. Your results matter, and our staff is dedicated to ensuring they are delivered to the right provider promptly for the next steps in your care.
Advanced testing with community convenience
Our lab utilizes the latest instrumentation and methods to process over 90,000 test results annually, spanning outpatient collections, inpatient testing, and transfusion services.
We offer:
- Outpatient specimen collection (no appointment needed for most routine tests)
- Hematology, chemistry, urinalysis
- Microbiology and culture services
- Transfusion services and blood product support
- Specialty test referrals and therapeutic phlebotomy by appointment
Why it matters
Getting your laboratory testing done locally means quicker turnaround times, fewer delays, and less travel for you and your family. By keeping care close to home in Artesia, Carlsbad, and the region, AGH supports better coordination, faster follow-up, and personalized service tailored to southeast New Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment?
For most routine outpatient testing, you do not need an appointment. You can walk in during posted outpatient hours.
Where is the lab located?
Main lab location: 702 N 13th St., Artesia, NM 88210 (Phone 575-736-8256)
Outpatient testing hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
