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St. Joseph Laboratory Services |
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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.
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EXTINCT TEST TERMINOLOGY
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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. |
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Old Terminology |
New Terminology |
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(VDRL)
Blood |
RPR
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SMAC
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Basic
Metabolic Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel or individual chemistry tests |
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T&H
or Type & Hold |
T
& S or Type & Screen |
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LE
Cell |
ANA
or Antinuclear Antibody |
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ACA
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Basic
Metabolic Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel or individual chemistry tests |
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INSTRUMENTATION |
The
laboratory utilizes up-to-date instrumentation in all departments. A list of
instrumentation is available for any interested physician. |
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ACCREDITATION AND LICENSURE |
SJRL
is accredited/licensed by the following agencies:
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