Our Services
Laboratory
The highly complex laboratory at the Palo Alto County Health System performs approximately 100,00 tests each year in the specialty areas listed below. The highly trained staff consists of one certified medical the technologist-supervisor ad six full time certified lab technicians and a clinical laboratory assistant who can provide coverage 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. We participate in the American Proficiency Testing Institute to assure accuracy of testing results, and are inspected by a CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) certified state inspector.
Laboratory services include diagnostic testing and follow-up testing for patient monitoring once the provider has made a diagnosis. Services also include employee wellness screens for participating employers. Our lab is a reference lab for the clinics in the Palo Alto County Health System, which includes the Family Practice Clinics in Emmetsburg, West Bend and Graettinger. Daily courier services between the clinics and the hospital aids in rapid processing of patient samples. Our goal is to promote accurate test results in a timely manner so we can help you keep yourself health.
Services Include:
- Microbiology
- Serology
- Chemistry
- Therapeutic Drugs
- Coagulation
- Immunology
- Urinalysis
- Drug Screens Collection (DOT/non DOT)
- Breath Alcohol
- Histology
- Cytology
- Immunohematology/ Blood Bank
- Wellness Program
- Pathology
Laboratory Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Saturday/Sunday, 6:00 am – 3:30 pm
Scheduled Routine DOT/BAT, Employer Drug & Alcohol Testing, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
On call for post-accident testing
On call for emergency testing, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Reference Lab
Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa
For more information contact:
Palo Alto County Hospital Laboratory
Phone: 712.852.5412
Fax: 712.852.5509