Specimen Processing
| Director: |
Peter Perrotta, MD |
| Phone: |
304-598-4241 |
| Technical Specialist: |
Sandra Sisler, MT(ASCP) |
| Location: |
Ruby Memorial, 3rd Floor |
| Laboratory Phone: |
304-598-4225 |
| Hours: |
Twenty-four hours, seven days a week |
This is the area of the Clinical Laboratories where all specimen and requisitions are received, checked for completeness and processed for distribution to the individual laboratory sections. The receipt of specimens from the pneumatic tube, phlebotomist, and couriers; initial computer entry of demographic information and specimen referral to and from outside laboratories occur here. The central laboratory’s phlebotomy area is located adjacent to this area.
The laboratory assistant in processing will receive inquiries for status and results of tests. Medical/technical questions will be referred to the appropriate laboratory directors and technologists.