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  Get all the details you need relating to the AMS test directory, shipping and courier services, or any additional supplies. AMS will make your experience as quick and convenient as possible. more»
• About Us
  • About AMS
    Affiliated Medical Services (AMS) Laboratory, INC operates as an independent medical reference laboratory and is part of the Via Christi Health System. The company’s mission is to continuously add and improve valuable services to meet the needs of patients and clients throughout Kansas. By offering a quick and simple search of our test database, finding the appropriate for your medical issue couldn't be easier. The AMS staff of… more»
  • Scope of Services
    For more than 25 years, AMS has provided laboratory services to our various healthcare and industrial clients in a partnership that has emphasized Quality, Accuracy, Convenience, Speed and Economy. Always striving with dedication and flexibility to remain focused on the individual needs of each client partner, as we become an extension of their healthcare operation. Technical Services: AMS accepts a broad spectrum of tests covering th… more»
  • Certifications
    Accreditation AMS is a fully accredited and certified laboratory, licensed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the provisions of the Clinical Laboratory Amendments of 1988. The laboratory is accredited by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. CLIA Registration #17DO985294, #17D1019093CAP# 7172101Medicare Provider #130400CLIA Certified for drug screening Quality Control and Quality Assurance AMS Laborat… more»
  • Medical Necessity
    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recognize that physicians and other authorized individuals must be able to order any tests that they believe are appropriate for the treatment or diagnosis of their patients. However, claims submitted for tests or services will only be paid if the service is covered, reasonable and necessary for an individual patient given his or her clinica… more»
  • Careers
     A Great Place To Work Welcome! Thanks for visiting us—we're glad that you are interested in learning more about a career at AMS Laboratory. Available Positions   more»
  • Billing Services
    TEL: 316-268-5690 or 800-876-0243 FAX: 316-858-1043Hours of Operation:Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Our billing department is dedicated to answering all types of client, patient and third-party inquiries. The phone numbers listed above will provide you or your patients access to trained customer service representatives. Please call at any time during normal business hours.   Medical Necessity - Me… more»
• Services
  • AMS Services
    For more than 25 years, AMS has provided laboratory services to our various healthcare and industrial clients in a partnership that has emphasized Quality, Accuracy, Convenience, Speed and Economy. Always striving with dedication and flexibility to remain focused on the individual needs of each client partner, as we become an extension of their healthcare operation.   Technical Services: AMS accepts a broad spectrum of tests cover… more»
  • Physicians
    Welcome to the physician services section of the AMS Web site. AMS is now providing a new web-based ordering and reporting system that enhances the well known client service and support that has become our trademark for close to 30 years. Please review the Lab Portal system and take a demo tour using the Lab Portal flash demo on this Web site. Specimen Collection and HandlingThe quality and accuracy of test results ar… more»
  • Drug Screening
    AMS Laboratory Employment Drug Testing Program AMS Lab performs urine drug screening at its Wichita facility, eliminating the need to send specimens to an out-of-town lab. Highlights Drug screens are run daily, Monday through Friday. Screening results are available the morning after they are collected. Positive drug screens are confirmed by GC/MS, long recognized as the method of choice for confirmations. The AMS Toxicology Lab is … more»
  • Consumer Direct
      AMS Direct to Consumers Thank you for your interest in AMS Reference Lab.  Not all testing is available without a doctor's order. Please contact client services at 316-265-4533 for additional information. more»
  • Health and Wellness
      Business Benefits Businesses are embracing employee wellness programs on the theory that promoting a healthier workforce will reduce employee use of health benefits. Biometric screenings provide important baseline data to shape the direction of employee wellness programs, Providing up-front incentives to live a healthier lifestyle, an employee may be able to avert behaviorally induced medical conditions later in life that are cos… more»
• Laboratory
  • Shipping Info
    Courier InstructionsGeneral Packaging InstructionsGuidelines for Shipping Non-Infectious Substances within the United StatesShipper's ResponsibilityPreparation / Shipping of Etiologic AgentsShipping Infectious Substances with Courier Courier Instructions To determine if an AMS courier services your area, please call Client Services at: 1-800-876-0243.   Place all samples for a single patient in an individual specimen bag… more»
  • Get Supplies
    As a convenience to our clients, you may now order supplies on-line. This will accurately expedite the shipping of your requested supplies. If preferred, you can print out the supply order and complete by hand to be sent by fax or specimen shipment. When ordering on-line your supplies or forms will be prepared and shipped the same day. Need to set up an account for ordering supplies? Register first by clicking here. SUPPLY ORDE… more»
• Softweb
  Welcome to AMS SoftWebplus™ Lab Solutions! On-line ordering and results reporting that saves you time and helps you provide better patient care. For Training about SoftWebplus™ Lab Solutions, please click the button on the right or click the link above under the Heading "SOFTWEB" > "Training". Ready to use SoftWebplus™ Lab Solutions? Click here to Register.   Login Here     Get Training   more»
• News
  • New Regulations
    CPT 2014 Update for Lab, Pathology Codes December 31, 2013AFFILIATED MEDICAL SERVICES LABORATORIES, INC.Effective January 1, 2014 CPT 2014 Update for Lab, Pathology Codes   Below are the new and revised codes for laboratory and pathology services. As of January 1, 2014, Medicare will not allow a grace period to accommodate coding revisions. The rule requires use of the medical code set that is valid at t… more»
• Contact us
  • Contact AMS
    AMS Laboratory, Inc. 2916 E. CentralWichita, Kansas 67214 TEL: 316-265-4533TEL: 800-876-0243 FAX: 316-265-2553 View Staff Directory View AMS locations   Message Our Office more»
  • Location and Hours
      AMS Main Laboratory and Patient Service Center 2916 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67214 TEL: 316-265-4533 PHLEBOTOMY HOURSMonday - Friday7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Saturday8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 24 Hour ServiceExtended hours by appointment only.Please call 316-265-4533 to arrange any collections needed after 7:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m.   AMS Clifton Medical Patient Service Center 1515 S. Clift… more»
  • Staff Directory
      Bill Combs Director of Lab Technical Services 316-265-4533 Ext.104FAX: 316-265-2553 Bill Combs is the Lab Manager over Technical Services at AMS. He has a bachelor of science degree in Medical Technology from Wichita State University. He is ASCP certified as a Medical Technologist and a Chemistry Specialist. Bill has over 35 years of experience in the clinical laboratory in Chemistry, Immunology, Toxicology, Quality Assurance a… more»