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What is the ability of the blood to form clots and dissolve clots?from sdmg.com

Coagulation , also known as Hemostasis, is the ability of the blood to form clots and dissolve clots. Our laboratorians run tests that are able to help the physician detect coagulation abnormalities and monitor the effect of medications used to treat them.

What is a Slocum Dickson lab?from sdmg.com

The Slocum-Dickson Medical Group Laboratory provides a full range of pathology clinical services. The laboratory provides a broad range of specialized tests to support the needs of primary care physicians and specialists. The laboratory accepts patients from a wide variety of referral sources, including physicians from outside of Slocum- Dickson Medical Group. The laboratory is licensed by the New York State Department of Health and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

What is a clerical team?from sdmg.com

Our clerical team performs a variety of functions from assisting patients as they check-in to preparing lab work. Our receptionists help patients schedule their lab work, process paper work, and gather insurance information. Other clerical team members assign codes to laboratory requisitions for use by insurance providers, carry out computer order entry, and filing.

What is a hematology test?from sdmg.com

Hematology testing can also be used to monitor the effect of radiation or chemothrapy on a patient. Some of the hematology tests that are performed include; complete blood count (CBC), white blood count (WBC), and red blood count (RBC), as well as Hemoglobin, Platelets, and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).

What hours coincide with the hours of radiology?from sdmg.com

The laboratory hours coincide with the hours of Radiology.

What is the process of blood and body fluid?from sdmg.com

Our processing team prepares the blood and body fluid for testing. The blood and/or body fluid that has been collected is placed in a centrifuge that rapidly spins the sample to separate the cells and other matter from the blood or fluid. A majority of the tests are performed only on the serum or plasma components of the blood.

Can you be evaluated by a hospitalist?from sjhsyr.org

You may be evaluated and treated by a hospitalist if your primary care physician has chosen to use St. Joseph’s hospitalist physician group or if you do not have a primary care physician.