# South Karelia Central Hospital laboratory Keywords: - [ECG](< /en/search?q=ECG >) - [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 >) - ... Show all keywords - [fungal culture tests](< /en/search?q=fungal culture tests >) - [blood and urine samples](< /en/search?q=blood and urine samples >) - [laboratory](< /en/search?q=laboratory >) - [Lappeenranta](< /en/search?q=Lappeenranta >) - [South Karelia Central Hospital](< /en/search?q=South Karelia Central Hospital >) - [throat swab](< /en/search?q=throat swab >) ### Changes to laboratories in the Lappeenranta area The opening hours of the South Karelia Central Hospital laboratory will be extended starting from March 9, 2026. The Leiri laboratory will only serve customers by appointment and urgent customers until April 30, 2026, after which its services will be transferred to the South Karelia Central Hospital. The unit is closed on Friday, 1 May 2026, and on Thursday, 14 May 2026. [ More information (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://www.hus.fi/en/newsroom/changes-laboratories-lappeenranta-area) In the South Karelia Central Hospital laboratory we serve customers with booked appointments and walk-in customers may take a queue number. We recommend booking an appointment. - On weekdays after 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays we are open by appointment only. - You can come for urgent sampling without an appointment also after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturdays. - We accept referrals from private physicians. ## Arrival instructions --- - Our laboratory is located at the South Karelia Central Hospital. - You can find the laboratory by following the signs to sample collection. [See the location information for South Karelia Central Hospital](https://www.ekhva.fi/asiakkaalle/toimipisteet/etela-karjalan-keskussairaala/) (in Finnish) ## Registration --- - Register at the self-registration kiosk when you arrive 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 South Karelia Central Hospital Valto Käkelän katu 1 Lappeenranta Entrance B, 1st floor [ Accessibility information (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://palvelukartta.hel.fi/en/unit/67889?p=1&t=accessibilityDetails) ### Customer service [ Phone, Customer service: 09 471 86800 ]()telephone hours: Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30 #### Opening hours Mon–Thu 7:00–17:45 Fri 7:00–15:00 Sat 8:00–14:00 After 4:00 PM and on Saturdays we are open by appointment only. ## 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)  ### [ Laboratory booking and customer service ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/laboratory-booking-and-customer-service)  Updated: 04.05.2026 Print this page