Changes in opening hours
The unit is closed from Friday to Monday, April 18, 2025 - April 21, 2025, and on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
In the Kotkansaari laboratory we serve customers with booked appointments.
- For urgent sampling, you do not need to book an appointment.
- We do not perform glucose tolerance tests.
- You can book an appointment for a glucose tolerance test at larger HUS laboratories.
- Our laboratory is located on the first floor of shopping center Pasaati.
- Come in from the corner of the square through Silmäasema's door.
- You do not need to register when you arrive at the laboratory.
- You may pick up and return sample containers without booking an appointment.
- If you want to pick up or return sample containers, knock on the laboratory door.
- Blood and urine samples
- ECG
- Throat swab
Book an appointment online (opens in new window, links to another website)
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.

How do I prepare for examinations and where do I get the results?
Examinations always require a referral. More information on the required preparations, arriving for examinations, and receiving the test results can be found here.

Updated: 14.04.2025