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Laboratory and Diagnostic Services

Our lab staff is highly trained and experienced in delivering accurate and timely results.

East Adams Rural Healthcare provides a host of lab services including:

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24/7 operation with an extensive in-house and reference lab test menu
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STAT lab testing that supports STEMI, stroke, trauma, and all emergency department services
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Blood transfusion services for both emergency and scheduled patients
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Comprehensive laboratory service to meet the needs of patients under specialty care from partners in Seattle, Spokane, Tri-cities and the entire region
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DOT and NIDA certified pre-employment, random, and for cause urine chain of custody collection
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COVID-19 collection and in-house molecular testing for symptomatic, pre-surgery, and travel/event clearance needs
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We help with recovery from heart attacks and strokes (after patients are treated at our partner facilities)

Because of our commitment to the well-being of the people in our community, we operate a laboratory with a wide range of diagnostic testing services for patients in our community.

Diagnostic Services You Can Trust

The East Adams Rural Healthcare lab is accredited and certified by the Washington State Department of Health and meets the highest standards of quality and safety for medical diagnostic services.
Washington Department of Health Laboratory Survey occurs every two years.
Diagnostic Testing
Diagnostic testing plays an essential role in your doctor’s ability to assess your medical condition and determine the best course of action for treatment.

Our laboratory offers a wide range of diagnostic services for biological specimens, including types for:

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Blood from venipuncture collection (blood draw)

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Urine and other body fluids

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Fecal specimens

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Respiratory specimens

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Genital-urinary specimens

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Wounds or other potentially infectious specimens

Our laboratory performs or refers a wide range of laboratory specialties and testing to include:

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Allergy and immunology

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Hematology
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Serology

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Genetics

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Toxicology

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Chemistry and special chemistry

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Virology
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Pregnancy and prenatal laboratory care

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Sexual health including STD screening

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Microbiology
Direct Labs

Our direct lab services include laboratory tests that can be ordered and performed without a doctor’s order. The test results — usually taken from blood, urine, or stool samples — are typically sent directly to the patient.

People use East Adams Rural Healthcare’s direct lab services to be more proactive about their health and wellness or to save money on healthcare costs. Whatever the reason, our direct labs are a convenient and affordable way to get the medical testing you need.

When using direct lab services, please remember to:

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Check with your insurance company to see if they cover direct lab services
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Follow all instructions carefully when collecting your sample
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Discuss the lab results with your healthcare provider

If you have questions about our laboratory services or want to schedule an appointment, please contact East Adams Rural Healthcare.