 The Columbus Community Hospital Clinical Laboratory offers a broad spectrum of laboratory testing ranging from blood chemistries such as glucose and potassium to more complicated analysis of microorganisms that cause disease. The information provided by the Clinical Laboratory assists healthcare providers in diagnosis and monitoring of their patients.
Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians and Phlebotomists staff the Clinical Laboratory 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Outpatient laboratory service hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays.
The Clinical Laboratory may be contacted at (920) 623-1240 during hours of operation. If you have specific concerns you may contact Brenda Ehlert, Laboratory Supervisor, at (920) 623-2200, Ext. 1434. For more information you can contact us via e-mail at laboratory@cch-inc.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUETIONS:
Do I need to fast for the laboratory work my physician ordered?
The fasting requirements for test vary. You should always follow the instructions given to you by your healthcare provider. Lipid testing (cholesterol) and fasting glucoses generally require a fast of 6-12 hours.
How will I find out the results of my test?
Upon completion, test results are sent to your healthcare provider either electronically or with paper copy. Your healthcare provider will determine how best to communicate the results to you.
Do I need to schedule an appointment to have my tests done?
Most laboratory testing can be done without an appointment. There are specific times when a sample can only be collected in the beginning of a week. This allows the sample to be forwarded to a reference laboratory in a timely manner. Please follow the specific instructions given to you by your healthcare provider.
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