FCMC’s Laboratory offers a full range of services and provides blood collections, specimen testing, as well as health screenings. Our laboratory is accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA).
In-Patient and Out-Patient Testing
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Hematology
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Coagulation
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Clinical Chemistry
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Blood Gases
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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
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Drug Abuse Testing
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Urinalysis
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Bacteriology
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Serology
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Blood Banking and Transfusion Services
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Frozen Sections
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Wellness Laboratory Testing
We work with the following laboratories:
- Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City, IA
- Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester, MN
- University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory in Iowa City, IA
- LifeServe Blood Center in DesMoines, IA
Pathology services are provided by Pathology Associates of Mason City, IA.
Blood products for transfusion are supplied by LifeServe Blood Center. All of their blood supply is obtained by volunteer donations. For the nearest blood drive, call 800-287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org
Hours
No appointments are necessary for routine testing. Patients must stop at the Admissions desk to register prior to coming to the laboratory. (Exception: See Wellness Laboratory Testing).
All requests for testing must be accompanied by an order from a health care provider. (Exception: See Wellness Laboratory Testing).
