The Vascular Lab offers a number of non-invasive services that assist physicians in diagnosing blood flow complications such as stenosis, blood clots and blockages. The Vascular Lab is equipped with the latest technology, such as specialized transducers that produce detailed color-flow images. The color images help physicians detect turbulent blood-flow problems without performing an invasive procedure. CAP is recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent than the government's own inspection program and is considered as the leader in laboratory quality assurance. The Laboratory has the capability to perform a multitude of testing including blood chemistry, hematology, microbiology and cytology.
Blood testing is an important tool in aiding a physician in making a diagnosis.
Blood tests can tell a great deal about a person's present health and the possibility for a wide range of conditions such as diabetes, heart, thyroid, liver or kidney problems. The tests can also help physicians track the effectiveness of medical treatments. All tests are performed by skilled clinical laboratory staff who use automated testing instruments or manual methods. If the blood tests uncover a problem, a lab pathologist, a specially trained physician, will analyze the test findings and report back to the physician. These professionals work together to determine the best course of action to address the problem.