The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program is recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent than the government's own inspection program. Inspectors examine the records and quality control of the laboratory for the preceding two years, as well as, the education and qualifications of the total staff, the adequacy of the facilities, the equipment, laboratory safety and laboratory management to determine how well patients are being served. The Laboratory is staffed with a team of highly skilled professionals. The Pathologists are physicians with special training in laboratory science. Medical Technologists have earned a Bachelor of Science degree and then completed additional training in a hospital-based medical technologist training program.
Phlebotomists are individuals with extensive training on proper blood drawing technique.
Clerical support personnel are also vital members of the laboratory team. The Laboratory will provide you with the collection container and detailed directions for the collection. If your physician orders a 24-hour collection, please stop by the lab to pick up the proper collection container. Tests that are performed in this manner give a more accurate result for the physician. If you have any questions about the fasting requirements for these or any other tests, please call the Laboratory.