About Us
Acorn Laboratory is a CLIA-certified and California registered clinical laboratory that provides specimen collection and temporary site testing.
All personnel in Acorn Laboratory are certified and/or licensed, meeting California State Department of Public Health (CDPH) regulations.
Our team consists of clinical lab scientists, RNs, phlebotomists and medical assistants.
What makes Acorn Laboratory unique?
Most mobile phlebotomy clinical laboratory service providers are not certified or licensed. This means they do not need to adhere to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and California State Lab Field Service (LFS) clinical lab regulations. Acorn Laboratory is both CLIA certified and licensed by California. Therefore, we are held to a higher regulatory standard which allows us to offer both specimen collection and on-site testing. In addition, patients may request Spanish or Chinese speaking translators during the collection process.
Insurance and billing
Payment is due at the time of scheduling. We accept credit, debit, or Zelle in advance. If a cancellation is necessary, our policy requires notifying us at least 48 hours prior to your appointment in order to qualify for a refund. Please contact us for on-site payment options.
For home collection services, please contact your health insurance for more information. Generally speaking, insurance companies do not provide coverage for in-home collection services because it is considered a concierge service.
You may qualify for reimbursement from Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) under “laboratory fee.” Contact your program administrator for more information regarding eligibility.
Service area and hours
Acorn Laboratory services the Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura county regions. We provide after hour services on weekends and holidays. Feel free to call, text, or email us for availability.
Home Based Specimen Collection
Services included: phlebotomy (blood draw for clinical/medical and research), buccal swab (DNA/Genetic testing), COVID-19 (Nasal/Saliva), and specialty test kit collection (HLA typing for transplant, cancer screening, autologous eye drops, and direct to consumer test kit)
Clinical research/trial: provide non-diagnostics testing specimen collection including phlebotomy, swabbing, and finger stick dried blood spot collection. We have licensed Clinical Lab Scientists that meet the special clinical trial requirements for handling and processing.
Collection and special handling fees:
Mobile specimen collection: $75 per visit (blood, swab, and test kit)
Dry Ice for minus 70 degree C for frozen shipping: $50
FedEx/UPS package drop off: $10
Centrifugation and specimen aliquoting: $10
Specimen transportation/courier service
Specimen transport: provides urgent couriers for irreplaceable samples. We specialize in handling various critical samples including muscle biopsy, bone marrow, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Our couriers are trained medical professionals who understand the importance of delivering these samples on time and to the right location.
Mileage costs for urgent courier service is $5 per mile, which is all-inclusive. There is no pickup or drop off fee. However, if the location requires paid parking, the cost of parking will be added upon completion of the trip.
Payment and billing
Payment is due at the time of scheduling. We accept credit, debit, or Zelle in advance. If a cancellation is necessary, our policy requires notifying us at least 48 hours prior to your appointment in order to qualify for a refund. Please contact us for on-site payment options.
You may qualify for reimbursement from Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) under “laboratory fee.” Contact your program administrator for more information regarding eligibility.
COVID-19 Safety precautions
Our staff has been vaccinated for COVID, are regularly tested for COVID, and utilize proper personal protective equipment such as gloves, face shield, lab coat, and surgical mask.