
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.
Public Laboratory hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 6:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Patients must register in our Admitting/Registration Department before coming to the Laboratory for tests.
Some specialty tests must be scheduled. Routine Urine Drug Collections are performed 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
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 6,000 CAP-accredited laboratories nationwide.