The clinical Laboratory is a core component of the
diagnostic services available at LMH functioning 24/7, 365 days a year.
Laboratory testing plays an essential part in the delivery of quality
healthcare. A Physician or other clinician orders lab tests to diagnose,
treat, manage or monitor a patient’s condition. Although our lab analysis
equipment is replaced every 7-10 years, the laboratory space has not been
reorganized or improved in at least 50 years. Although the complete
budget for this project is not finalized, including all new
HVAC equipment, we will be spending in excess of $750,000.
Despite
the low profile and relative inconspicuous nature of our lab, it performs close
to 200,000 tests per year, requiring specialized equipment and skilled
technologists.
When
complete, this will be one of the most state of the art labs in rural Ontario
and has already been chosen by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory
Science to be featured in a video about rural laboratories.
Temporary
Lab at LMH,
