Laboratory Services

Laboratory services are provided for our Emergency Department and inpatient population only.

Anatomic pathology/histology

Includes onsite intraoperative evaluation of tissue.

Clinical chemistry

This involves the qualitative and quantitative testing of blood, urine and other body fluids. Standard chemistry tests offered include glucose, electrolytes, proteins, enzymes, hormones, and therapeutic drug monitoring. These results are essential in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Hematology/Coagulation/Urinalysis

Hematology is the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. Hematology testing includes the quantitative and functional analysis of red cells, white cells and platelets in blood and bone marrow. Coagulation studies include the analysis of proteins and enzymes involved in the body's bleeding and clotting processes. Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine and is used to detect a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infection, kidney disease and diabetes.

Microbiology/Serology

Involves the study of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. Serological testing is offered to detect antibodies produced by the body's response to an organism and can be helpful in making a diagnosis.

Molecular Diagnostic Testing (PCR)

Cutting edge molecular technology is used to perform rapid and accurate detection and identification of viral and bacterial pathogens.

Processing

Lab assistants at Cook Children's Prosper perform specimen processing. This involves receiving, handling and test preparation of patient samples delivered to the laboratory for testing.

Point-of-care testing

Involves rapid medical testing provided at or near the patient's bedside. This allows physicians to make immediate clinical decisions concerning patient care. Testing is conducted by Clinical Laboratory, Nursing, ED, Transport, Surgery and Respiratory staff. The Point-of-Care department in the Prosper Laboratory ensures all regulatory requirements and quality standards set forth by regulating agencies are followed.

Referral

When a highly complex lab test is ordered, the Specimen Processing department locates a lab, processes, packages and ships the specimen following the appropriate referral lab directions and IATA, ICAO and US DOT regulations.

Transfusion services

Performs blood typing, antibody screening and cross-matching blood products to provide treatment of acute blood loss, chronic anemia, low platelet count and other bleeding disorders. This department provides services and clinical support for routine, pre-op and acute emergencies patients.

Note: Nursing staff will handle all phlebotomy procedures when needed.

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