NICL Laboratories
NICL Laboratories is a trusted leader in diagnostic testing since 1977, providing comprehensive lab services across the Midwest. With over 45 years of experience, NICL offers high-quality clinical laboratory and pathology services to hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, research institutions, and employer wellness organizations. The company emphasizes quality, accuracy, and customer service, and operates multiple locations including Northbrook, Willowbrook, McHenry, Rockford, and Indiana.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
NICL Laboratories
Services
Patient-facing specimen collection at regional patient service centers with appointment scheduling and walk-ins accepted.
Comprehensive laboratory testing services including routine chemistry, hematology, special chemistry, microbiology, molecular diagnostics and pathology consultation.
Service model for long-term care and senior living that includes 24/7 phlebotomy availability, scheduled draw days, STAT services, epidemiology/infection surveillance reporting, and priority TAT for select assays.
Regional courier network for specimen pickup and delivery, supplies distribution, and scheduled pick-up coordination to maintain specimen viability.
Electronic access to results for facilities, physicians and pharmacies with capability to interface results into customer EMR systems.
Quality assurance program management, participation in proficiency testing, corrective action processes, and maintenance of CLIA/CAP accreditation documentation.
Patient-facing specimen collection at regional patient service centers with appointment scheduling and walk-ins accepted.
Comprehensive laboratory testing services including routine chemistry, hematology, special chemistry, microbiology, molecular diagnostics and pathology consultation.
Service model for long-term care and senior living that includes 24/7 phlebotomy availability, scheduled draw days, STAT services, epidemiology/infection surveillance reporting, and priority TAT for select assays.
Regional courier network for specimen pickup and delivery, supplies distribution, and scheduled pick-up coordination to maintain specimen viability.
Electronic access to results for facilities, physicians and pharmacies with capability to interface results into customer EMR systems.
Quality assurance program management, participation in proficiency testing, corrective action processes, and maintenance of CLIA/CAP accreditation documentation.
Expertise Areas
- Clinical laboratory testing and pathology
- Specimen collection and transport management
- Microbiology and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Molecular diagnostics (PCR and amplification assays)
Key Technologies
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) / molecular amplification assays
- Culture-based microbiology and susceptibility testing
- Antimicrobial surveillance and reporting (cumulative antibiograms)
- Laboratory information systems / client portals