# Parikkala laboratory Keywords: - [laboratory](< /en/search?q=laboratory >) - [Parikkala](< /en/search?q=Parikkala >) - [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 >) - [fungal culture tests](< /en/search?q=fungal culture tests >) - [glucose tolerance tests](< /en/search?q=glucose tolerance tests >) - [blood and urine samples](< /en/search?q=blood and urine samples >) - [cervical cancer screening](< /en/search?q=cervical cancer screening >) - [throat swab](< /en/search?q=throat swab >) ### Changes in opening hours The unit is closed on Friday, 1 May 2026, and on Thursday, 14 May 2026. In the Parikkala laboratory we serve customers with booked appointments. - For urgent sampling, you do not need to book an appointment. - We accept referrals from private physicians. ## Arrival instructions --- - Our laboratory is located at the Parikkala Wellbeing Center, close to Parikkala railway station and the Värisilmä Parikkala store. - The building can be identified by its light grayish color and green window frames. - The hill leading to the main entrance is quite steep. - The Wellbeing Center's doors open electronically and the ramp to the entrance is asphalted. [See the location information for Parikkala Wellbeing Center](https://www.ekhva.fi/asiakkaalle/toimipisteet/hyvinvointiasemat/parikkalan-hyvinvointiasema/) (in Finnish) #### Public transport - The nearest bus stop can be found at Parikkala railway station. [More information on public transport in Parikkala](https://parikkala.fi/asuminen-ja-ymparisto/joukkoliikenne/) (in Finnish) #### Parking and pick-up and drop-off traffic - The parking lot is located down the hill from the main entrance of the Parikkala Wellbeing Center. - If a customer has an assistant or a driver with them, the car can be driven all the way to the main entrance for the time it takes to escort the customer inside the center. - However, the car cannot remain parked on top of the hill. ## Registration --- - You do not need to register when you arrive at the laboratory. ## Picking up and returning sample containers --- - You may pick up and return sample containers without booking an appointment. - If you want to pick up or return sample containers, knock on the laboratory door. ## We perform these examinations --- - Blood and urine samples - Cervical cancer screening - 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 Parikkala Wellbeing Center Lehmuskuja 3 Parikkala [ Accessibility information (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://palvelukartta.hel.fi/en/unit/68360?p=1&t=accessibilityDetails) ### Customer service [ Phone, Customer service: 09 471 86800 ]()telephone hours: Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30 #### Opening hours Mon–Thu 7:30–14:30 Fri 7:30–12:30 ## Unit's services ### [ Laboratory tests ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/laboratory-tests)  ### [ Patient instructions laboratories and imaging ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/patient-instructions-laboratories-and-imaging)  ### [ Cervical cancer screening ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/cervical-cancer-screening)  ### [ Laboratory booking and customer service ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/laboratory-booking-and-customer-service)  Updated: 28.04.2026 Print this page