Laboratory Services
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Laboratory Services
We pride ourselves on quality local laboratory services
Consultation
- Clinical and anatomic pathology with prompt follow-up with pathologists and clinical specialists, including pathologists with sub-board specialties in hematopathology and cytopathology
- Senior management consults
Diagnostic Services
- Full-service laboratory serving clients in the Hospital/Operating Entity area and surrounding communities
- Broad range of tests using advanced instrumentation and technically proven methodologies with delivery of rapid and accurate laboratory results
Anatomic Pathology
- Cytopathology, including Thin Prep technology
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsies and procurement of some superficial lesions
- Histology
- Immunochemistry techniques
- Surgical pathology
- Frozen section analysis for immediate diagnostic information to surgeons
Hematology
- Peripheral blood and bone marrow studies
- Diagnostic and therapeutic monitoring of blood disorders
Coagulation
- Wide range of hemostatic testing
- Testing for hereditary bleeding and thrombotic disorders
Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Immunoassay
- Extensive repertoire of chemical analyte quantification through state-of-the-art instrumentation
- Nucleic acid testing (polymerase chain reaction)
Microbiology
- Complete range of organism identification and susceptibility testing
- Expert consultants in areas of bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, parasitology, and virology
Transfusion Service
- Pretransufison testing for blood component therapy
- Cutting edge antibody detection methodology
- Immediate access to regional blood center that provides all blood products as well as special attributes and esoteric testing
Outreach Services
- Outreach services provided to nursing home residents, assisted living facilities, physician offices and clinics
- Continuing medical education programs through Mayo Medical Laboratories
- Courier services providing timely laboratory pick-ups offered daily
- Responsive customer service team
Competitive Pricing
- Competitive pricing established on all tests
- Patient or client billing options
Competitive Turnaround Time
- Most routine testing completed on the same day
- Comprehensive in-house menu for expeditious laboratory service
- Collaboration with Mayo Medical Laboratories for esoteric testing and timely reporting
Our Primary Reference Laboratory
MeritCare utilizes Mayo Medical Laboratories for its esoteric testing needs. Mayo Medical Laboratories, the reference laboratory for Mayo Clinic, is a distinctive leader in the field of esoteric testing and offers consultations with its physicians and scientists. This collaboration strengthens our efforts to provide exceptional laboratory services and patient care to the regions we serve.
MeritCare's School of Clinical Laboratory Science
MeritCare is proud to offer the School of Clinical Laboratory Science. Providing quality education for future lab scientists. The school was founded in 1953 as the St. Lukes School of Medical Technology. Since its inception, almost 600 students have successfully completed the program of internship education.
The MeritCare's School of Clinical Laboratory Science's mission is to educate, support and inspire students to become competent, fully functioning professionals in their career choice of clinical laboratory scientists so they can go on to improve the health and quality of life of people they serve.