To assist in patient care, the Emerson lab provides accurate and timely information on blood, bodily fluids and other specimens, as well as consultation to the Emerson clinical staff. In addition, the pathologists provide and interpret laboratory test results to help diagnose and treat diseases. They dissect tissue specimens, examine slides, identify cancerous and benign cells, and aide the surgeons by performing frozen sections on surgically removed tissue samples. Emerson pathologists also provide consultation on pathology reports from other hospitals.
Sophisticated equipment is available for the most complicated diagnostic procedures.
Specimen testing in all clinical areas is performed throughout the day and night. The hospital also operates a blood-drawing station at the Emerson Hospital Health Center in Westford. Samples are delivered to Emerson Hospital throughout the day for processing. Please read our disclaimer .