Lab and X-Ray Services

SHCS Service Announcement

Due to scheduled union action on 
Thursday, May 1st, 
there may be a reduction in services at SHCS. 

We are taking necessary precautions to assure your visit to SHCS during that timeframe goes smoothly. 

Anytime, including when SHCS has reduced services, students can call the following resources: 

Medical:  

Medical Advice Nurse at 530-752-2349 

Counseling:  

Counseling Services 24 Hour Consultation Line: 530-752-0871  or

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: at 988

Additional support is available:  LiveHealth Online for SHIP students (virtual medical and mental health care) and UWill (virtual mental health care).

X-Ray - How To Make An Appointment

How to Make an Appointment

You must obtain an order from an SHCS provider for either lab or x-ray services at SHCS. Once the order has been entered by your provider, please contact the appointment desk at (530) 752-2349 to schedule an appointment for lab services, or for an x-ray.

You may also schedule an appointment online via Health-e-Messaging.

UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services takes pride in our health care team and it is our goal to provide quality Laboratory and Radiology services to all UC Davis Students. The Student Health and Wellness Center has state-of-the-art equipment for rapid results for both lab and radiology tests/exams.

Below is a list of the services available in the Laboratory and X-Ray departments.

Please note: We are unable to process lab and x-ray orders from non-SHCS providers. If you have UC SHIP please contact the Insurance Services department to obtain a list of servicing locations.

If you have private insurance, please contact your insurance plan’s customer service to obtain a list of servicing locations.

Laboratory Banner

Laboratory

  • Phlebotomy (Blood draws)
  • CBCs
  • Urinalysis
  • Pregnancy Tests
  • Mono Testing
  • STI Testing
  • Skin and nail (fungus testing)
  • Various Chemistry Panels for Liver, Kidney, Cholesterol, Iron, etc.
  • Fasting Instructions: If you are instructed to fast before your test, do not eat for 12 hours – this includes food, juice, coffee or tea. Only water is allowed when fasting
X-Ray - Radiology Banner

Radiology

  • Digital Imaging for most General Types of X-Rays
  • No appointments necessary - Only X-ray orders from SHCS providers are accepted here. They are done on a walk-in basis
  • Preliminary results available same day service. Interpreted x-rays usually available next day
  • You can request a hard copy of your x-ray report or a copy of your x-ray images from the Release of Information (ROI). The radiology department will contact you via messaging through the portal when available. Please allow 24 hours to complete your request