If I have orders for lab work with the "expected date" being April 28, can I get those tests done in late January?

appointment for blood test

I often get an expected date that is the same as the day I saw the doctor and the doctor wants the lab 1-2 weeks before I see him again, in three months. So, see when your doctor wants the test done. Also, regardless of where the doctor is, you can get the bloodwork done at any Carle lab.

My understanding on lab work is that it can be done on your schedule as long as you meet the requirements. Some things require fasting, for instance, or you might need to take a medicine for a specific amount of time to develop a level before the testing can be done accurately.