Laboratory Services

Laboratory Services at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL, is committed to providing extensive lab testing and services – both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Whether the patient is due for an annual screening or emergency lab work, the staff provides excellent care and support. 

Inpatient and outpatient health insurance plans 

One of the first questions many patients ask about laboratory services is, “Does my insurance cover it?” First, call the physician or healthcare provider to get insurance authorization, and then get in touch with your health insurance plan for verification.

Call the laboratory extension at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Manatee County, FL, to confirm your insurance 941-745-7461 (option 1). 

Partial list of accepted health plans in the laboratory services department: 

• Aetna (PPO, QPOS, Open Access) and UHS Aetna HMO
• PPO
• Blue Cross (excluding Health Options and Medicare Replacement HMO)
• Cigna (PPO, Indemnity)
• Humana PPO
• Medicaid Primary, including Share of Cost Medicaid and/or Pending Medicaid, including Children’s Medical Service
• Medicare
• Medicare Replacement Plans (non-HMO)
• Medicare supplemental insurances
• Network Blue and Blue Options 

Awards for Manatee Memorial Hospital in Florida 

We’re proud to be awarded accreditation by the College of American Pathologists and The Joint Commission, as well as other healthcare recognition.

College of American Pathologists Blood Gas Laboratory Accreditation
This accreditation signifies excellence in patient care and safety practices within blood gas laboratory services. laboratories meet and exceed standards of patient care and safety, and accuracy of test results and patient diagnosis.