The Dr. Robert H. and Mary Ellen Harris HOPE Tower Laboratory

Located within the state-of-the-art HOPE Tower at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, our laboratory provides premier, comprehensive diagnostic services to our community and the entire Hackensack Meridian Health network. We are a center for advanced and specialized testing, committed to delivering precise, reliable results with the utmost efficiency.

Our laboratory is staffed by a dedicated team of expert pathologists, clinical scientists, and certified medical technologists who utilize the latest automated technology. This commitment to innovation ensures that your physicians receive the critical data they need for accurate diagnosis, effective treatment planning, and ongoing disease management. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, providing a seamless experience for both routine and highly complex testing.

Scheduling an online appointment for standard lab work or EKG is self-service only. The laboratory team can help with questions on how to schedule your own online appointment by calling 732-776-4138.

Some HOPE Tower laboratory work is not offered through online scheduled appointments. The following laboratory work requires an appointment scheduled with our laboratory team. Please call 732-776-4138 to book your appointment.

• Semen Analysis
• Sweat Test
• Platelet Aggregation

Glucose tolerance, Newborn Metabolic Screening, and Breath tests are only available as a walk-in visit. Please be aware that you should arrive by 1 p.m. for these tests as they can take multiple hours to complete.

Walk-ins are accepted between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.