Clinical Laboratory
The laboratory at Western Plains Medical Complex provides consistent, high quality diagnostic laboratory services. Our laboratory is open and staffed 24 hours a day to assist you.
In addition to our hospital’s JCAHO accreditation, our Laboratory is accredited by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation (COLA). We are also federally approved and licensed by CMS under CLIA to provide testing for Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Contact Us
Phone 620-225-8433
Fax 620-225-8434
Lab Manager 620-225-8497
Pathologist 620-225-8437
Peterson LAB 620-225-8437
Professional Staff
- Peterson Laboratory Pathologists (Dr. Peterson, Dr. Salem, Dr. Bambera, Dr. Speaks).
- Laboratory Manager, Debbie Bush, B.S. MT(ASCP)
- Technical laboratory staff – 6 full-time technologists with a total of > 140 years combined experience
Chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunology, urinalysis
Routine chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis testing is available at all times. In addition, we perform a variety of toxicology tests, drug-of-abuse screens, therapeutic drug levels, cardiac markers, and BNP testing.
Routine immunology tests such as Mono Test, C-Reactive Protein, Rheumatoid Factor, and pregnancy testing (qualitative and quantitative) are available at all times.
In-house coagulation tests available include PT (with INR), APTT, Fibrinogen, and D-Dimer testing.
Microbiology
Our microbiology department provides identification of disease-causing aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. In addition, we perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing for most aerobic bacteria. We also utilized automated blood culture systems. Rapid antigen testing is available to diagnose infections such as strep throat, influenza and RSV.
Transfusion
Our transfusion service maintains an inventory of blood and blood components for transfusion to our inpatients and outpatients. We routinely stock red blood cells of all blood types as well as fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate. Platelet pheresis packs are available by special order. The American Red Cross is our blood supplier.
Cytology and Histopathology
Cytology and Histopathology services are provided by Peterson LABs. Staff of Peterson LAB process surgically removed tissue for interpretation by Pathologists from Peterson LAB.