# Kymenlaakso Central Hospital laboratory Keywords: - [laboratory](< /en/search?q=laboratory >) - [blood and urine samples](< /en/search?q=blood and urine samples >) - [ECG](< /en/search?q=ECG >) - ... Show all keywords - [ECG for patients under the age of 12](< /en/search?q=ECG for patients under the age of 12 >) - [glucose tolerance tests](< /en/search?q=glucose tolerance tests >) - [fungal culture tests](< /en/search?q=fungal culture tests >) - [referral from a private physician](< /en/search?q=referral from a private physician >) - [Kotka](< /en/search?q=Kotka >) - [Kymenlaakson keskussairaala](< /en/search?q=Kymenlaakson keskussairaala >) - [throat swab](< /en/search?q=throat swab >) ### Opening hours during summer The laboratory is closed from June 19th to June 21th, 2026. On Thursday, June 18th, the laboratory will be open as usual. In the Kymenlaakso Central Hospital laboratory we serve customers with booked appointments and walk-in customers may take a queue number. We recommend booking an appointment. - We accept referrals from private physicians. ## Arrival instructions --- - Our laboratory is located on the first floor of the B wing of Kymenlaakso Central Hospital. - Come in through the hospital’s main entrance from the Kotkantie side. - Take the elevator or stairs one floor up to the first floor. [See the location information for Kymenlaakso Central Hospital](https://kymenhva.fi/kymenlaakson-keskussairaala/) (in Finnish) ## Registration --- - Register at the self-registration kiosk in the laboratory waiting area when you arrive at the laboratory. ## Picking up and returning sample containers --- - Our laboratory has a return machine, where you can return most common samples taken at home during the laboratory's opening hours. - You may pick up and return sample containers without booking an appointment. ## We perform these examinations --- - Blood and urine samples - ECG - ECG for patients under the age of 12 - Fungal culture tests - Glucose tolerance tests - Throat swab ## [ Book an appointment online (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://secure.vihta.com/public-ng/hus/#/home) You can book a laboratory appointment online. When booking, you will receive instructions on cancelling or rescheduling your booked appointment. You always need a referral for laboratory tests. Click here to book a laboratory appointment  ## [ How do I prepare for examinations and where do I get the results? ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/laboratories-and-imaging/information-patients-arriving-laboratory-and-medical-imaging-examinations) Examinations always require a referral. More information on the required preparations, arriving for examinations, and receiving the test results can be found here. Information for patients arriving for laboratory and imaging examinations  ## Contact information and opening hours #### Visiting address Kymenlaakso Central Hospital Kotkantie 41 Kotka [ Accessibility information (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://palvelukartta.hel.fi/fi/unit/68312?p=1&t=accessibilityDetails) ### Customer service [ Phone, Customer service: 09 471 86800 ]()telephone hours: Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30 #### Opening hours Mon–Fri 7:15–15:00 ## Unit's services ### [ Laboratory tests ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/laboratory-tests)  ### [ Laboratory booking and customer service ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/laboratory-booking-and-customer-service)  ### [ Patient instructions laboratories and imaging ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/patient-instructions-laboratories-and-imaging)  Updated: 21.05.2026 Print this page