St. Joseph Laboratory Services

 

 

NEW TESTS

The laboratory is constantly evaluating our test menu to ensure that we offer the tests necessary to provide our customers with valuable information in a timely manner. Please contact the Administrative Laboratory Director or Medical Director with proposed additions to the in-house test menu.

 

EXTINCT TEST TERMINOLOGY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laboratory test terminology is constantly changing. Listed below are some test/test names that are obsolete due to changes in automation or because there are better tests available.

Old Terminology

New Terminology

(VDRL) Blood

RPR

SMAC

Basic Metabolic Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel or individual chemistry tests

T&H or Type & Hold

T & S or Type & Screen

LE Cell

ANA or Antinuclear Antibody

ACA

Basic Metabolic Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel or individual chemistry tests

 

INSTRUMENTATION

The laboratory utilizes up-to-date instrumentation in all departments. A list of instrumentation is available for any interested physician.

 

ACCREDITATION AND LICENSURE

SJRL is accredited/licensed by the following agencies:

  • College of American Pathologists                                                #21306-01
  • Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations #00001181
  • Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment                 #45D0498326