Laboratory

Conveniently located inside Entrance C next to Main Registration, our laboratory offers timely, accurate, and cost-effective diagnostic testing. We are federally approved and licensed by CMS under CLIA to perform testing for Medicare and Medicaid programs.

All tests are performed with a written order from a licensed healthcare provider. The main laboratory is open 24/7, and no appointment is needed for routine blood collection.

We maintain a comprehensive quality control program to ensure precision and reliability. For added accuracy, all anatomical pathology specimens are reviewed by board-certified pathologists before results are released. The laboratory is also staffed with highly trained technologists, technicians, phlebotomists, and support professionals who work together to deliver trusted results.

Laboratory Services:

• Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis: Routine hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis tests are available at all times. In addition, we perform a variety of specialized tests, including cardiac markers, BNP, drug-of-abuse screens, therapeutic drug levels, and toxicology tests.
• Laboratory Coagulation Tests: Routine coagulation tests available include Protime/PT (with INR), APTT, fibrinogen, and D-dimer testing.
• Laboratory Serology: Routine serology tests such as mono test, streptozyme, C-reactive protein, rheumatoid factor, and pregnancy testing (qualitative and quantitative) are available at all times.
• Laboratory Occupational Services: The laboratory is a collection site for DOT and non-DOT drug testing, offering this service to Emporia and the surrounding communities. Breath alcohol testing (BAT) is also available.
• Microbiology: Our microbiology department provides identification of disease-causing aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. In addition, we perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing for most aerobic bacteria. We also utilize automated blood culture systems. Rapid antigen testing is available to diagnose infections such as strep throat, influenza, and RSV. We also offer a line of molecular testing to identify bacteria, viruses and parasites, that may be causing illness.
• Transfusion: Our transfusion service maintains an inventory of blood and blood components for transfusion to our inpatients and outpatients. We routinely stock red blood cells of all blood types as well as fresh frozen plasma. Plateletpheresis packs and specially prepared red cell units are available by special order. The American Red Cross out of Wichita, Kansas is our blood supplier.
• Cytology and Histopathology: The laboratory processes surgically removed tissue for interpretation by the pathologists at WPM Pathology Laboratory in Salina, Kansas.