UCSF Pediatric Lab Services

UCSF Pediatric Lab Services, located at 400 Parnassus Avenue in San Francisco, California, is a world-class institution dedicated to providing extraordinary care for children of all ages. Our team of specialists offers a full array of specialized diagnostic tests, performing over 4.2 million tests each year to help diagnose, treat, and monitor illnesses.

Our staff is highly skilled at collecting specimens from babies and children, using microtechniques to minimize discomfort. We offer convenient locations for blood draws, including sites specifically for patients with cancer. Our team works closely with families to meet the individual needs of each child, ensuring stress-free visits from admission to discharge.

In addition to lab services, we provide a wide range of amenities and support services for families, including interpreter services, child life specialists, social workers, and family-friendly accommodations. Our goal is to ease the stress and anxiety of childhood illness through therapeutic play, schooling, and family-focused support.

For families traveling from outside the U.S., we offer coordination services to help make appointments and provide other helpful resources. With over 500 UCSF investigators researching cures for childhood and adult diseases, you can trust that your child is in good hands at UCSF Pediatric Lab Services. Visit us today for extraordinary kid care.