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The clinical laboratory you are about to tour is located at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles, Missouri.
The blood specimen is collected by a phlebotomist and submitted to the clinical or medical laboratory for testing.
Core Lab
Hematology counts and identifies cells in blood and other body fluids. Results may be used to detect anemia, leukemia, and infection or monitor therapy.
Coagulation analyzes the liquid part of blood for its clotting ability. Results may detect a bleeding disorder or be used to monitor anticoagulant therapy.
Urinalysis evaluates the physical, chemical, and cellular components of urine in order to detect kidney disease.
Chemistry analyzes blood and other body fluids for their chemical composition. These tests may indicate diabetes, liver disease or a heart attack. The results may show the risk level for developing arteriolosclerosis or detect the level of drugs present.
Immunology evaluates a patient’s immune system by detecting the bodies’ response (an antibody) to a foreign agent (or antigen). The presence of antigens can be detected too.
Blood Bank Lab
Blood Bank types, screens for antibodies, and crossmatches patient’s blood to ensure a compatible transfusion.
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology cultivates and identifies disease-causing microorganisms. Tests are also performed to determine the antibiotics that will work against the infection.
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Last revised 5 September 2007
