Laboratory Medicine and Pathology in Albert Lea
Laboratory Services • Albert Lea, MN
Clinic Type
Laboratory Services
Address
404 W. Fountain St., Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone
877-858-0398
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Emergency Department 24 hours
Website
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/albert-lea/services-and-treatments/pathology
Emergency Care
Open 24 hours
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What tests are available?
Lab tests include Basic metabolic panel, Blood sugar checks, Complete blood count, Mononucleosis tests, Pregnancy tests, Strep tests, Urinalysis, Wet preps.
How can I contact the Laboratory Medicine and Pathology clinic with questions or to schedule an appointment?
Call your provider’s office with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 66% patients recommend; Patient Experience rating shown (ratings 9 or 10: 70%; would definitely recommend 66%).
- MedicalRecords.com: 3.1 / 5 (61 reviews)
- Vivian Health: 4.0 rating (4 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive experiences and willingness to recommend (e.g., high % giving 9–10 and would definitely recommend).
- Mayo Clinic Health System provides laboratory medicine and pathology testing with emphasis on rapid, accurate testing and accredited lab processes.
- Patient satisfaction survey indicates strong communication from doctors and high overall recommendations in survey metrics.
Common complaints
- Patient reviews include complaints such as long waits/no answers and instances of misdiagnosis concerns.
- Some reviews describe intrusive/forced questioning during an unrelated visit (e.g., mental health questions during sinus infection).
- Survey metrics also indicate some patients reported communication issues at times (nurses/doctors sometimes/never).
- Vivian includes at least one very negative staff-work environment–type review (though not specific to lab services).
"“long waits and no answers”"
— MedicalRecords.com review text excerpt (Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea)."“misdiagnosed bacterial meningitis”"
— MedicalRecords.com review text excerpt (Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea)."“forced mental health questions on me … for a sinus infection … intrusive”"
— MedicalRecords.com review text excerpt (Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea).Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Clinical Lab Technologist - CLS at Mayo Clinic — May 22, 2026
- Medical Technologist MT or Medical Lab Technician MLT- Laboratory — Apr 13, 2026
- Laboratory Medicine and Pathology - Mayo Clinic Health System — Jan 7, 2026
- Althing opens Albert Lea clinic, accepting patients — May 4, 2026
- Albert Lea's new primary care provider to open its doors next month - Post Bulletin | Rochester Minnesota news, weather, sports — Jan 28, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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