Middlesboro ARH Hospital's comprehensive laboratory is dedicated to the detection and monitoring of disease. We work around-the-clock, seven days a week testing, evaluating, and reporting results that help provide answers for your better health.

• Phlebotomy is the collection of blood from the patient.
• Outpatient Testing is available at the hospital laboratory.
• Blood Bank stores life-saving blood and blood products for use when it’s needed. Testing is performed to determine blood types (ABO/RH) and the presence of antibodies.
• Clinical Chemistry analyzes blood and body fluids for components such as glucose or cholesterol to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of your condition and to monitor individualized care.
• Coagulation is the evaluation of the process of clot formation.
• Hematology includes the evaluation of blood cells and the clotting ability of blood.
• Histopathology examines specimens and tissues removed during surgery to determine the absence or presence and nature of disease.
• Serology is the evaluation of blood to detect the presence of antibodies or antigens present n certain conditions. Examples are Pregnancy, Strep Infection, H. Pylori (Stomach Ulcers), RSV and Mononucleosis.
• Urinalysis involves the chemical and microscopic analysis of urine for diagnostic purposes.
• 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 laboratory. For more information about Laboratory Services at Middlesboro ARH, call 606-242-1188.

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