Medical Laboratory in Topeka, Kansas | KU Health System
Diagnostics • Topeka, KS • Since 1909 • Multiple outpatient locations and a main hospital laboratory locations
About
Summary: Medical Laboratory in Topeka, Kansas related to KU Health System Topeka: St. Francis Health is a nonprofit hospital in Topeka, now part of The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus. Located at 1700 SW 7th St, Topeka, KS 66606, it oversees 378 licensed beds and has a history dating back to 1909. In 2017, it joined with the University of Kansas Health System (via Ardent Health Services) to form a broader KU Health System presence in Topeka, focusing on high-quality, compassionate care and advanced medical services. Contact numbers include 785-295-8000 and related listed lines.
Clinic Type
Diagnostics
Address
1700 SW 7th St, Topeka, KS 66606
Phone
+1 295-8795
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Opening Hours
6:30 AM – 4:00 PM (varies by location; Outpatient locations walk-in; hospital outpatient lab has defined hours)
Emergency Care
Emergency department on-site; main laboratory open 24/7 for specimen testing
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Most insurance plans are accepted.
Most insurance plans
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What tests are offered?
Blood and urine tests, toxicology testing, and a wide range of laboratory testing services including anatomic pathology, bacteriology, chemistry, hematology, immunochemistry, immunohematology, immunology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology, toxicology, urinalysis, and virology.
Do I need an appointment for hospital outpatient lab services?
No appointment is needed. Walk-ins are welcome.
What should I bring to the test?
Provider orders and insurance card(s) are required; bring your insurance card(s) and physician’s order.
What about after-hours testing or specimen drop-off?
After hours and specimen drop off are handled at the hospital’s main laboratory open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Where is the main laboratory located?
Ground level adjacent to the emergency department.
Are fasting or medication restrictions required before tests?
Follow test-specific instructions; consult your physician or nurse for guidance on preparation.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Momentary / CMS HCAHPS: 3 out of 5 stars (based on 353 surveys) (353 surveys (CMS HCAHPS data))
- Yelp: 2.6 out of 5 stars (based on 168 reviews) (168 reviews)
Patients praise
- High cleanliness ratings for the campus facilities
- Majority of patients (approx. 70-86%) willing to recommend the facility
Common complaints
- Billing and insurance processing issues, including claims not being covered or applied correctly
- Reports of bills being sent to collections unnecessarily
- Staff responsiveness and rudeness in some laboratory and hospital departments
- Long wait times for laboratory services
"University of Kansas St Francis, Lab Billing is a joke... they keep sending me a bill for the last three years... in 2023 they actually sent me to collections, even though there are several notes on my file and my chart billing for this."
— BBB Business Review"This time I tried to deliver to Lab. Staff rude... Staff TOO busy to help."
— RusPages USA Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern - Laboratory - PT - Variable - Topeka | Health Jobs Nationwide — Mar 19, 2026
- Network Update - The University of Kansas Health System — Oct 24, 2025
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus expands access to advanced BiTE therapies, bringing advanced cancer treatment to our community - The University of Kansas Health System — Jan 30, 2026
- Susanna Howard — Jun 21, 2026
- Topeka ER & Hospital Introduces Multi-Cancer Detection Screening — Dec 8, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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