 An estimated 60 to 70 percent of all decisions regarding a patient's diagnosis,
treatment, hospital admission and discharge are based on laboratory testing.
Alexandria Clinic has its own medical laboratory where tests are performed
on biological specimens in order to get information about the health of
a patient. Our laboratory is accredited by both COLA (Commission Office
Laboratory Accreditation) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)
in order to establish quality systems. The credibility of our medical laboratory
is paramount to the health and safety of our patients relying on the testing
services provided.
The Laboratory is located in the lower level of the Alexandria Clinic.
A plethora of tests including routine chemistries (organ panels, general
health panels, iron panels, thyroid testing, PSA, A1c and BNP) as well as
more esoteric testing such as hormone levels, tumor markers, quantitative
hCG, B12 and folates are available.
Hematology tests consist of CBC's with automated five-part differentials
(manual differential if required), Pro-time and sed rates.
Serology's done in-house are mono, flu, H. pylori, HIV, RSV and pregnancy
tests. Also, full urinalysis with microscopic and throat screens for Strep
A may be done. Wound and urine cultures are plated here, and any cultures
with growth are referred to the reference lab for identification and sensitivities.
ACCREDITATIONS (* valid for two years)
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COLA
Laboratory Accreditation
December 2006*
www.cola.org
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CENTERS FOR MEDICARE
& MEDICAID SERVICES
Laboratory Accreditation
December 2007*
www.cms.hhs.gov
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AMERICAN PROFICIENCY
INSTITUTE
Laboratory Participation
2008
www.api-pt.com
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