Ancillary Services

Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital Clinical Laboratory offers comprehensive testing in the following fields:

• Hematology
• Chemistry
• Immunology
• Transfusion Services
• Microbiology

We are a JCAHO certified laboratory and follow all rules and regulations set forth by CLIA and JCAHO.

Laboratory tests are an important tool to aid the physicians in diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions. The Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital Laboratory uses the most up to date equipment designed to minimize patient discomfort while producing accurate and dependable results.

Food and beverages can alter some laboratory tests. Many times the best comparison of certain test results can be made while the patient is fasting. For some tests, the patient is required to fast for 8 to 12 hours.

Consult your physician when receiving laboratory orders to verify if you need to be fasting and if any medications will interfere with the test results.

HIPAA REGULATIONS

Results should be discussed with your physician after which, results can be obtained from the Health Information Managemant Department after proper identification and written authorization is obtained. The results may not be distributed by the Laboratory.

Laboratory Director : Lance Richardson

If you have any questions or concerns about the laboratory, please contact Lance at 325-235-1701 ext. 260.

The laboratory personnel will observe the Patient’s Bill of Rights by observing the patient’s right to confidentiality and dignity in the process of providing quality care.