DENVER—DVA Laboratory Services, which operates as a division of DaVita, has changed its name to DaVita Labs.
DaVita Labs provides diagnostic laboratory services to dialysis organizations and physician practices.
"The decision to unify DVA Laboratory Services under the DaVita name will add to the continuity and full-service offerings our companies collectively provide," said d DaVita Labs Vice President, Commercial Development Kevin J. Goudreau. "We feel the name change will better reflect the unified network and corporate identity of the DaVita Inc. brand."
The new name initiative for DaVita Labs was launched at the American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) 42nd National Symposium, which took place March 27-30 in Boston.
DaVita Labs has 86,700 square feet dedicated to its clinical diagnostic laboratories between its two locations in Ft. Lauderdale and Deland, Fla. The laboratories feature renal-specific methodology and technology for delivering quality test results. The DaVita Labs clinical laboratory team is led by scientists and pathologists, and receives formal guidance from nephrologists in the industry.
