HNL of Allentown acquires Hazleton lab

HNL Lab Medicine of Allentown, formerly known as Health Network Laboratories, has acquired NLM Laboratories, Northeastern Laboratory Medicine of Hazleton.

“Together, NLM Laboratories and HNL Lab Medicine will expand access to full-service laboratory diagnostics while maintaining convenience and improving service for healthcare professionals and patients in Northern Pennsylvania,” said Matthew Sorrentino, president & CEO of HNL Lab Medicine.

NLM Laboratories will retain its current name, signage, and patient center.

Patients may see new paperwork as systems for ordering, billing, and lab results are integrated with HNL’s enhanced automation system.

Current NLM patients can continue to access lab services from the NLM location at 271 North Cedar Street in Hazleton, and will have the support and strength of extended services offered through HNL including:

“HNL Lab Medicine significantly expands the services that NLM Laboratories can provide to the community, which is especially important for our most vulnerable populations, even more crucial as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and upcoming flu season,” said Joseph Shiskowski, principal, NLM Laboratories.

HNL is a full-service medical laboratory providing testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, employers, and industrial accounts.

HNL Lab Medicine has more than 60 Patient Centers located throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.