VA Asheville health care
Laboratory Overview
VA Asheville health care is part of the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System, a regional healthcare network operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This facility provides comprehensive medical and diagnostic services to veterans living in Asheville, North Carolina, and surrounding areas.
Laboratory results associated with this facility may appear on reports under technical identifiers such as ASHEVILLE.MED.VA.GOV, which is an internal domain used within the VA healthcare system. On HealthMatters, these results are grouped under the patient-friendly name VA Asheville health care for clarity and consistency.
Associated Medical Center
Laboratory testing linked to VA Asheville health care is commonly performed through:
Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1100 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805, United States
This medical center serves as the primary clinical and diagnostic hub for the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System.
About the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System
The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System is a Joint Commission–accredited, tertiary referral (1B) facility providing care to approximately 49,000 veterans across a 23-county region. Services span primary care, specialty care, mental health, inpatient and outpatient treatment, and diagnostic testing.
Laboratory services play a central role in supporting clinical decision-making across this system.
Types of Laboratory Testing
VA Asheville health care laboratories support a wide range of clinical diagnostic tests, which may include:
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Comprehensive metabolic and chemistry panels
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Hematology and coagulation testing
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Liver and kidney function markers
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Autoimmune and immunology testing
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Hormone and endocrine assessments
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Infectious disease screening
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Cardiovascular and inflammatory markers
Specific tests, methodologies, and reference ranges may vary depending on clinical indication and whether testing is performed onsite or within the broader VA laboratory network.
Understanding Lab Results from VA Asheville health care
Laboratory results from VA Asheville health care follow Veterans Health Administration clinical standards. Reference ranges and units may differ slightly from those used by commercial laboratories.
When reviewing results, it is important to consider:
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The reference range provided on the report
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The individual’s medical history and symptoms
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Current medications and chronic conditions
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Trends across multiple test results over time
Veterans typically access these results through VA systems such as My HealtheVet or Blue Button medical records.
Using HealthMatters with VA Laboratory Results
HealthMatters allows users to upload, organize, and interpret lab results from VA facilities such as VA Asheville health care. Once uploaded, results can be:
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Explained in clear, patient-friendly language
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Tracked longitudinally to identify trends
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Compared across different laboratories and time periods
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Linked to related biomarkers and health conditions
This helps veterans and caregivers gain deeper insight into their health data beyond isolated lab values.
Alternate Laboratory Identifiers
This laboratory may also appear on reports as:
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ASHEVILLE.MED.VA.GOV
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Charles George VA Medical Center
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Western North Carolina VA Health Care System
HealthMatters standardizes these identifiers under VA Asheville health care to improve clarity and usability.
Important Disclaimer
HealthMatters is an independent health data platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Laboratory names are displayed as they appear on user-submitted reports and are used solely for organizational and educational purposes.
For questions related to medical care, test ordering, or clinical interpretation, users should contact their VA healthcare provider directly.
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