Now, more than ever, sophisticated technology is opening new doors in the detection, prevention, and treatment of disease. Appalachian Regional Healthcare has built a new 6,000 square foot state of the art reference laboratory to handle the laboratory needs of its hospitals and communities. The Reference Laboratory now located in Hazard will perform a broad spectrum of clinical laboratory analyses in the disciplines of:

• Microbiology involves the examination of microorganisms that cause disease.
  • Bacteriology
  • Parasitology
  • Mycology
  • Mycobacteriology
  • Virology
• Hematology includes the evaluation of blood cells.
• Coagulation is the study of the blood clot formation.
• Urinalysis involves the chemical and microscopic analysis of urine for diagnostic purposes.
• Special Chemistry analyzes blood and body fluids for components to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of your condition.
• Toxicology is the study of the chemistry, effects, and treatment of toxic substances.
  • Emit is a toxicology screening procedure.
  • Thin Layer Chromatography is a toxicology screening procedure.
  • GC-MS is a toxicology confirming procedure.
• Electrophoresis is the study and separation of ionic molecules.
• Nephelometry is a method for estimating the concentration of cells or particles in a suspension.
• Serology is a technology that detects the presence of antibodies to a particular antigen (for example rheumatoid factor, or HIV test).
• Immunology deals with the study of antigens and the immune process and how we fight off disease.
  • EIA
  • ELISA
• Laboratory Outreach is available for participating staff physicians and local employers.

A physicians order is required for all services. Please stop at the registration desk before going to the Reference Laboratory. For more information about the Hazard ARH Reference Laboratory call, 606-487-7452.

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