ER WAIT i Laboratory Services Saint Mary’s Regional Health System’s Clinical Laboratory Department provides our physicians and the Patient Care Services staff with the information to provide diagnoses and treat patients. Saint Mary’s Lab continues to acquire and implement some of the latest technology to service the practice needs of our physicians. Personnel have been trained to perform their jobs. The Lab currently employs about 17 full time employees. The staff is composed of professional personnel who include Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Phlebotomist, and a coordinator. As a part of the team at Saint Mary’s Regional Health System, these persons acquire and analyze patient specimens in a tightly controlled professional environment, prior to reporting the test results to the physician as soon as possible through well designed systems, which include a highly sophisticated information system. Testing is performed in the areas of: Hematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology, Urinalysis and Blood Banking.All testing is performed only at the written request of a physician. When coming for testing it is required that you bring a Lab Requisition signed by your physician to include a test ordered and a narrative diagnosis. Some tests do require fasting for accurate results. If the testing includes a glucose level you should fast at least 6 hours prior to your test. If the testing includes cholesterol and triglyceride levels you should fast 12 hours prior to your test. Fasting for these purposes is defined as abstinence from food and drink (water is permissible when consumed in small quantities). 1808 W Main St Russellville, AR 72801 Privacy Policy About Us Find a Doctor Services Patients & Visitors Get Care Now Latest News

ER WAIT i Sleep Center CALL 479-964-5375 The Sleep Center at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center specializes in helping patients who may have sleep disorders. The center is designed to be as comfortable as possible for patients who stay overnight so a sleep technician can monitor their sleep habits and record information for physicians to review for follow-up treatment and recommendations. Next Steps FIND A DOCTOR Good sleep is important for good health. But according to the National Sleep Foundation, 65% of Americans report that they do not get enough sleep (most adults need six to eight hours.) Sleep disorders and lack of sleep are not just annoyances; they are serious problems. Those with sleep problems may think or move more slowly, make more mistakes or have memory difficulties. These negative effects can lead to poor job productivity and can be a contributing factor in motor vehicle accidents, weight gain, heart problems, colds and flu. Lack of sleep can also strain emotions, family and job relationships and social encounters, and lead to greater health problems if left untreated. Common Sleep Disorders Sleep apnea/snoring Insomnia Periodic Limb Movement Disorder Narcolepsy Other sleep disorders 1808 W Main St Russellville, AR 72801 Privacy Policy About Us Find a Doctor Services Patients & Visitors Get Care Now Latest News