Hospice Services

Home Labs & Diagnostics

How Lab & Diagnostic Services Work

Convenient Testing Designed Around Comfort

Home lab and diagnostic services at Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice provide timely testing across Washington to support comfort and safety. We coordinate at-home blood draws, imaging, and other diagnostics to minimize trips and stress.

How We Help

What Your Visit Includes

Review Test Purpose and How Results Guide Care

Arrange At-Home Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection

Coordinate Portable Imaging as Needed

Explain Preparation, Comfort Tips, and Aftercare

Communicate Results and Next Steps With Physician

Adjust Care Plan Based on Findings

Care Logistics

What to Know About Timing, Coverage, and Communication

How Often We Visit

Testing is done only when it supports comfort, safety, or medication monitoring. Frequency varies by need and may increase during changes in symptoms or treatment.

Cost and Coverage

Laboratory and diagnostic services may be included in the hospice benefit when related to the hospice diagnosis and plan of care. Coverage varies by plan and state. Our team can help confirm eligibility and any out-of-pocket costs.

Your Care Plan and Communication

Results are shared quickly with you and your physician. We explain what the findings mean, update the plan of care, and coordinate any medication or symptom-management changes.

Benefits of Home Labs & Diagnostics

Every test matters.
We help make comfort easier to manage.

Care Without Travel

Testing coordinated at home whenever possible.

Timely Answers

Results inform prompt comfort-focused decisions.

Safer At Home

Reduce exposure and strain from clinic visits.

Comfort-Focused Testing

Only what is necessary to support your goals.

Medication Monitoring

Track levels and effects to improve relief.

Fewer Emergency Visits

Address concerns early before they escalate.

Coordinated Team Approach

Results shared quickly with your physician and hospice team.

Our Coverage Area

Find Care Near You

Your Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What tests can be done at home?

Common options include blood draws, urine tests, and certain point-of-care checks. When appropriate, we can arrange portable X-ray, EKG, or ultrasound.

Do I need to go to a lab or hospital?

We aim to perform testing at home. If a test requires a facility visit, we will coordinate the simplest, most comfortable option.

How are results shared?

Your nurse reviews results with you and explains next steps. We also notify your hospice physician and update the care plan.

Will testing be painful or uncomfortable?

We use gentle techniques and comfort measures. Tell us your concerns so we can help reduce discomfort.

Are all tests covered by hospice?

Coverage depends on whether the test relates to the hospice diagnosis and plan of care. We will help verify benefits and any costs.

How quickly can testing be arranged?

Urgent needs are prioritized. Timing depends on the type of test and availability of at-home services in your area.

More Hospice Services

Learn About Additional Services We Offer

24/7 Nurse Support

Phone guidance with urgent in-person response.

Skilled Nursing Care

Comfort-focused nursing that manages symptoms.

Therapeutic Support

Gentle PT/OT/SLP for comfort and safety.

Hospice Aide Services

Dignified assistance with bathing, grooming, toileting.

Symptom Relief & Support

Personalized plans to ease pain and distress.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy for relaxation and support.

Chaplain Services

Spiritual and emotional support that honors beliefs.

Medical Social Services

Counseling, resources, and caregiver support.

Volunteer

Companionship, respite, and practical, non-clinical help.

Medical Supplies & DME

Coordinate delivery, setup, and safe equipment use.

Grief & Bereavement Support

Education and counseling before and after loss.

Dietary Counseling

Simple nutrition and texture guidance for comfort.