Lab Services in Merced, CA

Lab draws with an order

Bring your lab order. If Hydration Well ordered your labs, we’ll handle the details. If your labs were ordered by another provider, bring a complete, written order with all tests clearly listed so we can collect the correct tubes. We collect for companies such as Natera, Vibrant Wellness, Access Labs, and Quest, and handle blood, urine, and stool samples.

Mornings are always best. No appointment is needed for standard draws. For labs that need mailing, such as specialty kits, collections are Monday to Wednesday only so they reach the testing lab on time.

Your ordering provider receives the results directly from the lab. Follow up with them for interpretation and next steps; Hydration Well does not receive or interpret outside lab results.

Cash-pay lab panels

Access to essential lab testing should not be limited by insurance status. We offer transparent, cash-pay laboratory services, all beginning with a consultation with our nurse practitioner so your labs are medically appropriate, clearly explained, and tailored to your goals. We partner with reputable national laboratories at discounted self-pay rates, often significantly lower than insurance-based pricing.

Ideal if you do not have health insurance or have a high deductible, want labs without insurance delays or denials, or are seeking a functional or integrative approach to care.

FRAT testing

We offer Folate Receptor Antibody (FRAT) testing for families who need this specialized lab, often requested by parents working with autism or developmental specialists. We provide the draw and testing access so you can work directly with your child’s specialist; we do not manage treatment plans related to FRAT results.