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A general chemistry screen is a blood test that measures the level of
many different substances in the patient’s blood. It can be done as a
part of a physical examination, to help a doctor plan lifestyle or diet
changes, to look for causes of specific symptoms, or as a precaution
before undergoing surgery. Any test ordered by a physician that is not
performed “in house” is sent to our Medical Board-approved Reference
Lab, with some results provided within 24 hours.
Hematology testing studies many aspects of our patients’ blood. One
common test is a complete blood count, which is a detailed accounting of
red and white blood cells and platelets that can detect the presence of
viral and bacterial infections as well as leukemia. Our technologists
also perform prothrombin and activated partial thromboplastin time
tests, which can determine clotting tendencies of blood, sometimes as a
part of presurgical testing. Our technologists also perform routine
urinalysis with microscopic reflex, as well as mononucleosis testing,
drugs of abuse screenings, pregnancy screenings, and erythrocyte
sedimentation rate testing for inflammation.
We have a wide range of microbiologic tests available that can use
different swabs and collection containers to detect the presence of
harmful pathogens. Screening tests for strep throat are performed
immediately on site; most other testing is sent to a lab, where results
are obtained and confirmed within a few days, if not hours.
The laboratory is host to a blood bank; which provides blood products
when ordered by physicians or when in need in trauma and emergency
situations. The stored blood is obtained from the American Red Cross
with stock levels updated as needed daily.