Shortly after you are admitted, a laboratory technician will probably take a sample of your blood to run a variety of tests so your condition can be properly diagnosed and the most effective treatment can be determined. All tests must be ordered by your physician.

The hospital's Pathology and Medical Laboratory Services department performs or coordinates all blood and body fluid analyses and tissue pathology analyses on both inpatients and outpatients. The results of these analyses are used to assist the physician in his or her diagnosis.  

The clinical laboratory is divided into the areas of hematology, urinalysis, blood bank, microbiology, chemistry, histology and pathology. Each of these areas is staffed by highly trained professional technologists who are under the supervision of a board certified pathologist. 

Hours of Service
The lab is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to offer quality patient care. Most routine lab tests are completed within a few hours. There are specialized tests, however, that may take 24-48 hours or longer to complete.

Outpatient lab services are available at the Outpatient Services Building, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For more information, call 704-878-7675.

If you have questions about the tests being performed, we encourage you to ask your physician. 

Iredell Memorial's laboratory is fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

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