Clinics, laboratory & costs
Blood hormone tests, infection screening and tissue samples such as an endometrial biopsy are processed by a pathology laboratory, which may be separate from the fertility clinic and bill separately. Turnaround times differ by test, and knowing them helps you understand why some results are available the same morning and others take days.
Also known as: pathology lab, blood laboratory
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Sources
- SASREG professional guidance
Last reviewed: 8 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.