Overview

The Laboratory at Laredo Medical Center is accredited by the College of American Pathologists 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 the only full-service microbiology section within 150 miles. 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.

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. Some specialized reporting is also available for some tissue testing, to aid the clinician in the management of his patient.

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. All testing is performed at the hospital laboratory.


Laboratory Locations:

Laredo Medical Center Laboratory
1700 Saunders Street
Laredo, TX 78041
Telephone: (956) 796-2155

LMC's laboratory is a full service, 24-hour-per day operation for clinical laboratory and transfusion services. The laboratory handled over 1,000,000 clinical testing requests for 2006, with an additional 8,000 pathology cases and 9,000 blood products issued. LMC's Laboratory participates with nationally recognized reference laboratories for additional, esoteric requests.

Ambulatory Care Center North Laboratory
7210 McPherson Road
Laredo, TX 78041
Telephone: (956) 796-2593

In the northern area of Laredo is the Ambulatory Care Center North (ACCN). ACCN 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. ACCN offers convenient hours, including Saturdays.

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Telephone: (956) 796-2595.

Diagnostic Center Laboratory Services
1620 McClelland
Laredo, TX 78041
Telephone: (956) 796-3100

The McClelland Diagnostic Center is a collection and drop-off site for patients of physicians located around the McClelland and Logan area of Laredo.
The clinic provides DOT and non-DOT drug screening and blood alcohol testing in addition to routine laboratory collections. Walk-in patients are gladly accepted and no appointment is necessary. The clinic provides flexible hours of operation and open their doors at 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Saturdays hours are also available.

LMC Loop 20 Outpatient Clinic
4151 Bob Bullock Loop, Suite 101
Laredo, TX 78043
Telephone: (956) 718-6818

The Loop 20 Outpatient Clinic is a Laboratory collection station located at the Loop 20 Clinic, 4151 Bob Bullock Loop. The site gives patients living in south Laredo access to a laboratory facility. The collection station offers fast, personal and courteous service, with hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcomed. 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.


Zapata Medical Center
Hours of operation:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
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.