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laboratory at TBRHSC enjoys state-of-the-art technology in
an environment which assists staff to achieve goals for high
quality results. We perform diagnostic testing on blood, body
fluids and tissue to assist the physician in diagnosis and
management and to promote early detection and prevention of
disease.
All samples for testing are received in one area where processing begins with an inspection that ensures the quality, quantity and suitability of the specimen for the test requested. From this central receiving area, the samples are routed to the appropriate section of the laboratory for analysis and result reporting.
We have a full service laboratory licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Health to perform general and specialized tests in the following categories:
- Chemistry: (eg blood sugars, PSA)
- Pathology: (diagnosis of surgical specimens, autopsies)
- Cytology: (specifically looks for cancer cells eg sputum,
cervical smears, body fluids and fine needle biopsies)
- Hematology: (hemoglobin, measuring clotting factors eg
prothrombin)
- Microbiology: (the culturing of bacteria, identifying
them and providing the name of antibiotics that will be
effective against the grown bacteria)
- Transfusion Medicine: (the issuing of compatible blood
products and prenatal testing and also directing the Autologous
Transfusion and Bone Bank Programs)
- Outpatient Blood Collections: Patients may have their
blood taken for laboratory testing in Ambulatory Care from
7:30 am to 5:00 pm. and by calling (807) 684-6360 to book
an appointment for weekend days.
The laboratory is staffed with over 100 people including pathologists, medical laboratory technologists (MLT) morgue and phlebotomy technicians, clerical personnel and students.
TBRHSC laboratory provides clinical rotations for technologists and technicians from St. Lawrence College (Kingston), Herzig College (Winnipeg) and Cambrian College (North Bay).
Bev Junnila
Technical Director - Laboratory Services
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
980 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7B 6V4
Email: junnilab@tbh.net
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