Laboratory
Laboratory
Our laboratory is a full service CLIA (Center for Disease Control and Prevention-Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) certified laboratory. Because of our unique location, we offer a diverse test menu to serve the needs of a community situated on an island in Southeast Alaska. Our laboratory testing menu has been specifically designed to meet most routine and emergency patient needs.
Normal operating hours for the laboratory are Monday through Saturday from 0800-1700, excluding holidays. Emergency Services are available at all other times by on-call personnel.
Diagnostic test procedures performed on site are included in the following Clinical Laboratory Medicine specialties:
Chemistry Hematology
Special Chemistry (Limited) Immunohematology
Blood Gases Toxicology (Limited)
Microbiology Immunology (Limited)
Urinalysis Endocrinology (Limited)
Coagulation Pulmonary Function Tests
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Our testing menu is expanded by offering additional testing options from several reference laboratories:
Additionally, the laboratory provides Department of Environmental Conservation certified water quality testing for potable, pool and cannery sources.
Most of our staffed are qualified for Workplace Safety Collections (NIDA Urine collections and breath alcohol testing). Employers may download the document below and fax to: 907-772-9271. All workplace safety testing must be scheduled in advance, Monday - Friday 9:00 -11:00 am. Observed holidays excluded.
Employer Directed Drug Testing Form
Release of Information Form
Staff:
Petersburg Medical Center Laboratory is staffed with six Medical Technologists and one Laboratory Assistant.
Hours of operation are:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (by appointment only at extension 335)
Closed observed holidays
Our laboratory is a full service CLIA (Center for Disease Control and Prevention-Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) certified laboratory. Because of our unique location, we offer a diverse test menu to serve the needs of a community situated on an island in Southeast Alaska. Our laboratory testing menu has been specifically designed to meet most routine and emergency patient needs.
Normal operating hours for the laboratory are Monday through Saturday from 0800-1700, excluding holidays. Emergency Services are available at all other times by on-call personnel.
Diagnostic test procedures performed on site are included in the following Clinical Laboratory Medicine specialties:
Chemistry Hematology
Special Chemistry (Limited) Immunohematology
Blood Gases Toxicology (Limited)
Microbiology Immunology (Limited)
Urinalysis Endocrinology (Limited)
Coagulation Pulmonary Function Tests
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Our testing menu is expanded by offering additional testing options from several reference laboratories:
- Quest Diagnostics, Seattle Washington
- Northwest Pathology, Bellingham Washington
- State Public Health Laboratory, Anchorage and Fairbanks Alaska
- Oregon Public Health Laboratory (Newborn Metabolic Screening)
Additionally, the laboratory provides Department of Environmental Conservation certified water quality testing for potable, pool and cannery sources.
Most of our staffed are qualified for Workplace Safety Collections (NIDA Urine collections and breath alcohol testing). Employers may download the document below and fax to: 907-772-9271. All workplace safety testing must be scheduled in advance, Monday - Friday 9:00 -11:00 am. Observed holidays excluded.
Employer Directed Drug Testing Form
Release of Information Form
Staff:
Petersburg Medical Center Laboratory is staffed with six Medical Technologists and one Laboratory Assistant.
Hours of operation are:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (by appointment only at extension 335)
Closed observed holidays
Frequently Asked Questions:
When do I need to fast?
Some tests like Lipids need you fasting to get most accurate results, other tests may not. Please contact the laboratory to clarify your need to fast. Fasting for lab tests is generally 10-12 hours, nothing by mouth except water. If you are having an imaging study on the same morning as your fasting blood test, verify with the imaging department if water is permitted.
How soon after my blood test will my doctor have my results?
Most testing is done on the same day as your specimen is collected, however some tests require a few extra days. Specimens sent to a reference lab for testing may take several days to a week.
May I have a copy of my results?
We only need a release of information (ROI) prior to releasing results to you.
What do my results mean?
The best interpretation of your lab results will come directly from your physician. But if you would like more detailed information about your lab orders, visit www.labtestsonline.org.
My doctor is from out-of-state. Can I have testing done at PMC Lab?
Certainly! We will fax your results to your ordering physician. All we need is a laboratory order from your physician. This can be brought to the laboratory by you, or your doctor's office may fax the order to our secure fax: 907-772-9271.
Laboratory and Imaging Director
Infection Control Manager
Elizabeth Bacom, MT(ASCP), RVT (ARDMS)
907-772-4291 ext.5700
Fax: 907-772-9271
ebacom@pmc-health.org
When do I need to fast?
Some tests like Lipids need you fasting to get most accurate results, other tests may not. Please contact the laboratory to clarify your need to fast. Fasting for lab tests is generally 10-12 hours, nothing by mouth except water. If you are having an imaging study on the same morning as your fasting blood test, verify with the imaging department if water is permitted.
How soon after my blood test will my doctor have my results?
Most testing is done on the same day as your specimen is collected, however some tests require a few extra days. Specimens sent to a reference lab for testing may take several days to a week.
May I have a copy of my results?
We only need a release of information (ROI) prior to releasing results to you.
What do my results mean?
The best interpretation of your lab results will come directly from your physician. But if you would like more detailed information about your lab orders, visit www.labtestsonline.org.
My doctor is from out-of-state. Can I have testing done at PMC Lab?
Certainly! We will fax your results to your ordering physician. All we need is a laboratory order from your physician. This can be brought to the laboratory by you, or your doctor's office may fax the order to our secure fax: 907-772-9271.
Laboratory and Imaging Director
Infection Control Manager
Elizabeth Bacom, MT(ASCP), RVT (ARDMS)
907-772-4291 ext.5700
Fax: 907-772-9271
ebacom@pmc-health.org