The laboratory is located on the ground floor of the Student Health & Wellness Center at 450 Brook Street.
Brown Student Health Services hosts a full service laboratory on-site. This laboratory is and independent diagnostic lab managed by Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan). Many, however not all, insurance plans list Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan) as an in-network provider.
Standard lab hours are available on our homepage.
Student Health Services can process some simple lab testing, such as urine pregnancy, flu and strep tests in our offices on the first floor of the Student Health & Wellness Building. There are typically no additional fees for these tests. We also collect the needed specimen or swab samples of other types of testing that must be sent to a laboratory for processing. Fortunately, we have an independent diagnostic lab managed by Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan) on the ground floor of the Student Health & Wellness building. Ask your provider if there may be fees associated with a test and learn about potential laboratory testing fees below.
Can I have lab work done if it was not ordered by a provider at Student Health Services?
Yes, bring the lab requisition slip from your doctor to the Student Health and Wellness Building at 450 Brook street and go directly to the lab on the ground floor. Your results will be sent to the ordering provider. You can inform the lab technician if you would like a copy of the results sent to Student Health Services.
Students that have their insurance plan through Brown University SHIP (Student Health Insurance Program) are covered for laboratory testing at the in-house Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan) Laboratory. If you choose to have your lab work done at a laboratory other than Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan), you may be responsible for deductible charges.
If you do receive a bill and have questions, please email studenthealthinsuranceplan@brown.edu or call 401-863-1703.
Students with other insurance coverage are encouraged to call the customer service phone number associated with their personal insurance plan and ask whether or not Brown University Laboratory (formerly Lifespan) is a covered entity. The address to share with the customer service department for Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan) Labs should be 146 West River Street, Providence, RI 02904.
If your insurance does not allow you to use Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan) Laboratories, please ask them to provide you with the name and address of alternative “in-network” labs in Providence, RI (or you may share the zip code 02906 or 02903).
Please be sure to share the name of your “in-network” lab with your healthcare providers (whether they be at Student Health Services, or with a community-based specialist). You will be responsible for any extra charges and fees associated with obtaining lab work in a non-covered entity.
Our insurance specialist can also help you find another laboratory in the community. If you have questions, please email studenthealthinsuranceplan@brown.edu or call 401-863-1703.