Laboratory Services
The Laboratory at Laredo Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and offers full service for all product lines.
A large menu of general clinical testing for chemistry, special chemistry, hematology, coagulation and urinalysis is available 24 hours per day. Full laboratory automation was installed in 2006, which ensures maintenance of specimen integrity throughout the testing process and accuracy of results at each step. STAT testing is available and routine testing is normally completed within 4 hours of specimen receipt. Next-day turnaround time service is available for physician office patients and clinics.
The Laboratory has a full-service microbiology section. The section offers routine bacterial cultures from any source, but also specialized cultures for TB, yeast, fungi and others. Microbiology also performs sensitivity testing against a variety of antibiotics.
The Transfusion Services (Blood Bank) section provides blood products for inpatient needs, but is also a source of blood services for outpatients needing transfusion or therapeutic phlebotomy. It is the only transfusion service in Laredo capable of identifying several antibodies, which can be a large benefit for obstetric patients and those who receive transfusions on a regular basis. This section also performs testing and provides product for Rh-negative mothers and their newborns.
Locations for Labs
Laredo Medical Center Laboratory
1700 Saunders Street
Laredo, TX 78041
Telephone: (956) 796-2155
LMC North Laboratory
7210 McPherson Road
Laredo, TX 78041
Telephone: (956) 796-2595
The LMC North Laboratory is located in north Laredo. This lab provides our community an additional collection and drop-off site for physician offices and patients. Walk-in patients are gladly accepted and no appointments are necessary. LMC North offers convenient hours, including Saturdays.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:30am to 3:30pm
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
LMC South Laboratory
4151 Bob Bullock Loop, Suite 101
Laredo, TX 78043
Telephone: (956) 796-3100
The LMC South Laboratory is located in South Laredo. This lab provides our community an additional collection and drop-off site for physician offices and patients. Walk-in patients are gladly accepted and no appointments are necessary. The collection station is in Suite 101, located on the first floor at the north side of the building. It is very convenient for patients of physicians located in this building and area residents, and is situated to accommodate those who rely on public transportation as well.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am to 11:00am
Zapata Medical Center
1201 N. Hwy. 83
Zapata, TX 78076
Telephone: (956) 765-5847
The Zapata Medical Center provides area residents a flexible collection and drop-off site for laboratory services. Walk-in patients are gladly accepted and no appointment is necessary.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Hebbronville Family Care Center
1310 W. Viggie
Hebbronville, TX 78361
Telephone: (361) 527-3774
The Hebbronville Family Care Center provides area residents a flexible collection and drop-off site for laboratory services. Walk-in patients are gladly accepted and no appointment is necessary.
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pathology Services
Pathology is a one-stop service for all cytology and histology needs. All staining and testing is performed under the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable pathologist. State-of-the-art testing using immunohistochemical tests is available to make the best and most definitive diagnosis.
As well as providing service for hospital inpatients, specimens can be collected and/or dropped off at several locations. Courier service is available to many physician offices, so specimens collected there - for any of the specialized services mentioned above - can be transported to the hospital.