Pediatric Laboratory Ordering and Scheduling

How do I order a test?

1. Fill out the General Lab Requisition (pdf) or the Metabolics Requisition (pdf) or the MMP-7 Requisition (pdf)

2. Place labels on requisition and all tubes.

  • Refer to our Lab Catalog for specimen collection, storage, and transportation requirements.

3. Package specimens accordingly

4. Packages should be sent via USPS, express mail, or courier to:

Children’s Medical Center
ATTN: Laboratory

Wayfind: C1451
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us at

How do I schedule a collection?

Sweat Chloride collections are scheduled and performed by appointment only.

When calling to schedule, please have the following:

  • Patient's Full Legal Name

  • Patient's Date of Birth

  • Patient and/or Parent Phone

  • Ordering Provider's Name

  • Office Phone

  • Office Fax

A signed physician order must be faxed at the time of scheduling and/or delivered with the patient upon arrival.  Laboratory order forms are available by calling 888-730-DOCS and speaking with a Physician Referral Coordinator.