Located on the first floor of MDH, the Laboratory uses state-of-the-art
technology to provide clinical laboratory and surgical pathology procedures
that aid in diagnosis and treatment. Working closely with pathologists,
the experienced MDH Laboratory staff takes pride in providing accurate
information and timely results for patients and medical staff. For more
information, please call
(309) 836-1530.
Routine laboratory test results are typically available in the MDH Patient
Portal within 24-48 hours.
Services
Chemistry & Special Chemistry
Coagulation
Hematology
Microbiology
Serology
Anatomic Pathology
Cytology
Immunology
Transfusion Services
Urinalysis
Paternity Testing
Breath Alcohol Testing
Nucleic acid amplification testing for group a strep, influenza A &
B, RSV, Sars-Cov-2
Urine Drug Testing (Licensed DOT and non-DOT collection center)
Hours of Service
Public Laboratory hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Outpatient testing on Saturday and Sunday is from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the
MDH Drive-Thru.
Patients must register in our Admitting/Registration Department before
coming to the Laboratory for tests. Outpatient registration on the weekend
is inside the MDH Drive-Thru.
Some specialty tests must be scheduled. Routine Urine Drug Collections
are performed 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Pathology
Dr. Jennifer Jones was named Department Chairperson and Medical Director
of the Pathology Department. Dr. Jones also oversees the Pathology support
MDH receives from five Board Certified Pathologists representing the West
Central Pathology Specialists group from Quincy, Illinois. This new construct
will provide MDH with the highest level of Pathology expertise and support
available while creating a staffing level commensurate with the needs
of the organization and patients.
Accreditation
The MDH Laboratory is accredited by the Commission of Laboratory Accreditation
of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). During the CAP accreditation
process, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality
control procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine
the entire staff’s qualifications, the laboratory’s equipment,
facilities, safety program and records, as well as the overall management
of the laboratory. This stringent inspection program is designed to specifically
ensure the highest standard of care for the laboratory’s patients.
The MDH Laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited laboratories
nationwide.
Representatives of the MDH Laboratory are shown with the 2021 CAP certification.
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