Laboratory Services – UNC Health Lenoir – Kinston, NC
Pathology • Kinston, NC • Since 1986
About
UNC Health Lenoir in Kinston, NC is a nonprofit, 199-bed hospital (licensed) serving Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties. Part of UNC Health Care, it offers inpatient, outpatient, and preventive services with a broad range of specialties (cardiology, pulmonology, oncology, radiology, urology, orthopedics, bariatric and vascular surgery, etc.). The facility emphasizes general medical and surgical care, obstetrics/gynecology, and free educational health programs, seminars, and screenings. Headquarters: 100 Airport Road, Kinston, NC. Founded in 1986 as Lenoir Memorial Foundation; current organization operates under UNC Health Lenoir. Contact: info@unchealth.unc.edu; phone (252) 522-7000.
Clinic Type
Pathology
Address
Laboratory, UNC Health Lenoir, 1001 Campus Dr, Kinston, NC 28502
Phone
252-522-7000
info@unchealth.unc.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What tests are offered by UNC Health Lenoir laboratory?
Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, Urinalysis, plus other tests and services.
Is the laboratory accredited?
Yes, by The Joint Commission.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades, Medicare-related reporting/HCAHPS surveys: Approximately 58% to 66% patient recommendation rate (varies by source/survey period) (565 completed surveys (referenced in a specific HCAHPS study period))
Patients praise
- High ratings for nurse and doctor communication (frequently cited as over 80%)
- Strong ratings for discharge information and patient understanding of recovery protocols
- Generally positive feedback on hospital cleanliness and environment maintenance
Common complaints
- Lower patient recommendation rates compared to national averages
- Concerns regarding safety ratings in areas like surgical complications (e.g., deep blood clots, infections)
- Variable experiences with staff responsiveness and communication
"Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10: 63% (5% lower than the national average)"
— Healthgrades Patient Experience Rating"Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home: 89%"
— Medicare-based Patient Experience Survey (HCAHPS) dataSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Junwei Chen, MD - Pathologist in Kinston, NC — May 14, 2026
- UNC Health Lenoir Earns 4-Star CMS Rating — Neuse News — May 14, 2026
- Reminder: Billing Requirements for Clinical Laboratory Services | NC Medicaid — Jun 24, 2026
- Hospital starts providing aquablation therapy | Local News | kinston.com — Dec 21, 2025
- UNC Health Lenoir Partners with Wake Emergency Physicians, PA to Enhance Emergency Department Services — Neuse News — Oct 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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