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The
Samaritan Medical Center Laboratory is a full service
laboratory dedicated to serving the needs of healthcare
providers through a committed staff, and a client
focused organization.
A
Board Certified Pathologist directs the laboratory
activities, providing supportive services in both
the medical and technical areas. The SMC laboratory
is staffed by nearly 60 employees, including medical
technologists, medical laboratory technicians, laboratory
assistants, histotechnicians, cytotechnologists
and support staff.
The
laboratory is staffed 24 hours a day including weekends
and holidays. The laboratory performs over
1,000 tests a day. Testing includes blood
tests (such as glucose and cholesterol), pathology
specimens such as PAP smears, and other specialized
testing, including sweat testing for Cystic Fibrosis,
and Glucose Tolerance Testing for diabetes.
Accreditation
The
laboratory is accredited by the New York State Department
of Health, The Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Organizations, and the American Association
of Blood Banks.
Specimen
Processing
Specimens
are processed upon receipt, and test results are
rapidly reported to the client or nursing unit.
Reporting times may vary, depending on the nature
of the request and the amount of time required to
perform the test. Many of our clients utilize
electronic reporting that allows the report to print
directly to the physicians office.
The
Specimen Processing Area (SPA) is the "hub"
of the laboratory. Initial questions regarding
laboratory reports or specimen collection can be
directed to the SPA (786-4943).
Testing
Centers
Patient
Service Center (PSC) [Blood Draw Station]
North
Country Medical Center, Suite 102
1571
Washington Street
Watertown,
NY 13601
Phone:
315.786.8962
Hours:
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Outpatient
Testing Center (OTC)
Watertown
Medical Center, Suite 205
826
Washington Street
Watertown,
NY 13601
Phone:
315.786.4903
Hours:
6:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
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