Beu Health Center

Laboratory Services

The Beu Health Center laboratory is a federally-certified (CLIA) facility offering a full range of testing for WIU students through on site and reference lab services.

Written lab orders from a Beu provider or any licensed outside provider are accepted. Lab orders may be faxed to the lab (fax#: 309-298-2897) ahead of time by you or your family physician/provider.

Appointments are preferred although walk-ins are accepted. Appointments can be made by phone to 309-298-1888. On-line scheduling through the patient portal is not available for lab services.

Preparing for your appointment:

  • Fasting Tests: If tests are to be fasting, do not eat or drink anything other than water for 8-12 hours prior to testing. Please drink water so that you are well-hydrated when your blood is drawn.
  • Urine Testing: do not urinate for at least one hour prior to appointment.

Test Results:

The Laboratory Department does not give out test results however, results may be received from the ordering Provider or their nurse(s). Beu providers will call or securely message you with your results. Beu will fax or mail results to your outside ordering physician. Your outside physician should contact you regarding test results.

Pharmacy shelves

The following is a small sample of the tests available.

  • Urinalysis
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Complete Blood Counts, Sickle Cell Screens, Anemia testing
  • COVID-19, Strep, Mono and Influenza screens
  • Pap testing
  • Screening For Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Thyroid Screens
  • Chemistry Profiles, Lipid Screens
  • HIV/Syphilis
  • Blood typing
  • Plus many more…