Laboratory

Laboratory services include diagnostic testing and follow-up testing for patient monitoring. All Laboratory testing must have a written physician order.

Services include:

• Blood Bank
• Breath Alcohol
• Chemistry
• Coagulation
• Cytology
• Drug Screen Collection (DOT/Non-DOT)
• Frozen Sections
• Hematology
• Immunology
• Pathology
• Serology
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
• Urinalysis
• Wellness Screenings/Programs

Laboratory Hours
Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 6:00am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Sunday: On-Call
Emergencies: On Call 24 hours per day/7 days per week

DOT/BAT Testing
8:30am - 4:00pm
On Call 24 hours per day/7 days per week

Reference Lab
Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa
Mason City, Iowa

Laboratory Manager

• Marla Steier, MT (ASCP)
  Phone 515-295-2451, ext. 369
  e-mail: steierm@mercyhealth.com

Laboratory Phone: 515-295-2451, ext. 262
Laboratory Fax: 515-295-3406

Wellness Laboratory Testing

Kossuth Regional Health Center has begun a new service offering wellness laboratory testing to the public. This laboratory testing service differs in that the public can choose from a select list of laboratory tests, which are available without a doctor’s order. The results of these tests will help patients monitor their own health status.

Because Americans are more health-conscious today, more aware of their own bodies, and more knowledgeable about physical health and illness in general, they are interested in knowing and monitoring their personal test results beyond what is provided at their annual physicals. While this service does not take the place of medical care, it is another tool for patients to access the information they need to monitor their own health.

Wellness laboratory testing will be offered from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Everyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Results of the tests will be sent directly to the patient within one week. Patients are encouraged to share the results with their personal physician. Critical test results will be reviewed by a physician. Payment for the tests must be received at the time of service in cash or check; insurance will not be billed.

The wellness tests offered include:

* Indicates that an Individual should be fasting. Fasting, for the laboratory, means no solid or liquid food for 12 hours and no alcohol 24 hours prior to specimen collection. Water should be taken in normal amounts and you should continue taking your medications as directed by your provider.