The dispensing of medications and counseling on their proper use culminates the diagnostic process begun by the physicians, nurses, and laboratory technician. Medication may be obtained from the pharmacy when written by outside physicians provided they are on our formulary. The formulary is set by the Formulary Commitee made up of the pharmacist, medical director, and head nurse. Computers are also used to keep track of patient history. The laboratory in the Farber Health Center offers a variety of screening and diagnostic procedures.
Procedures range from simple to complex.
Urinalysis helps rule out urinary tract infections and other kidney disorders. Wet preps and gram stains aid in the diagnosis of illnesses from simple yeast infections to complex sexually transmitted diseases. As an added benefit to our student, we provide pre-marital blood testing. The Farber Health Center Laboratory is CLIA approved as is required by the federal government and is routinely inspected. For quality assurance, proficiency testing is done throughout the year.