Services

Laboratory testing at Perry County Memorial Hospital plays a key role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric, adult and prenatal conditions. With state-of-the-art laboratory services, facilities and technologies, the Lab supports and guides quality patient care. Some of the tests provided include:

• Chemistry: Basic and Comprehensive Metabolic Panels, Lipid and Triglycerides, Electrolytes, Glucose, Hemoglobin A1C, Liver Function panel, Iron Panel, Amylase, Uric Acid, and many others
• Immunology: H. pylori, HIV, Mono, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Thyroid panels, PSA, Total hCG, and other hormones
• Molecular: Influenza A/B, RSV, C. difficile, MRSA Screen, Group A Streptococcus, GI Panel, Respiratory Panel, Blood Culture ID
• Hematology: Complete Blood Count (CBC), Sedimentation rate (ESR), Hemoglobin and Hematocrit (H and H), Platelet counts
• Coagulation: Protime with INR (PT), D-Dimer, PTT
• Urine: Urinalysis (UA), Urine protein, Urine cultures, Urine drug screens
• Blood Bank: Blood type, Antibody screen, Blood Crossmatch for transfusions
• Microbiology: Cultures including Organism identification and antibiotic susceptibilities for all sample types
• Pathology: Diagnostic tissue biopsy results, Histology, Cytology

The laboratory provides services for people of all ages. However, all lab tests must be ordered by a physician or an affiliated nurse practitioner.

For more information, read some laboratory test FAQs.