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Our full-service laboratory provides an extensive menu of clinical and
anatomic pathology tests, delivered in a timely, accurate, and
cost-effective manner. Testing is available at our state-of-the-art
facilities at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center Campus.
Our laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists
(CAP), Joint Commission on Accreditation (JCAHO), the American
Association of Blood Banking (AABB), and the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
The Laboratory at Jefferson Regional Medical Center accepts orders
for outpatient laboratory testing from physicians who are on-staff
at JRMC as well as from physicians who are affiliated with other
facilities. A written order from a physician is required. Test
results will be sent to the ordering physician in a timely manner,
usually within 24-48 hours. Special requests from physicians for
calling or faxing the results will also be honored.
Services are provided under the supervision of the Director of
Laboratories, who is board-certified in both clinical and anatomic
pathology.
Contact Information and Operating Hours
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Specimens are collected at The Magnotti Family Center for Outpatient
Services, a large outpatient center conveniently located on the first floor of the hospital.
Phone
The Main Laboratory number is (412) 469-5745. The direct line for
questions related to specimen collection in the The Magnotti Family Center for Outpatient
Services is
(412) 469-5565.
Hours of Operation
Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Available Testing Services
Clinical Laboratory Services
- microbiology
- chemistry
- hematology
- urinalysis
- serology
- transfusion medicine
- coagulation
Anatomic Pathology Services
- surgical pathology
- cytology
Caring for the Community
In addition to providing vital testing services for referred patients,
the laboratory participates in community health screening programs,
some of which are offered in conjunction with the hospital's Oncology
Unit.
Staff
Members of the technical staff are registered by the American Society
for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as Medical Technologists (MT) and
Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT). Phlebotomists must complete
training through an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant
program.
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