Ridgecrest Laboratory

Sophisticated Clinical & Pathology Services

In keeping with our commitment to provide the highest quality health care, our Laboratory offers both clinical and pathology services that are highly sophisticated and computerized.

RRH provides state-of-the-art medical technology in the laboratory. Professional services include an extensive array of diagnostic testing, instrumentation and qualified licensed personnel. The laboratory is comprised of several sections – chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, immunology, microbiology, phlebotomy, and blood banking. These services are provided to our community residents and physicians 24-hours a day.

Our services include:

• Hematology
• Coagulation
• Urinalysis
• Chemistry (Biochemistry)
• Serology
• Microbiology
• Transfusion Services
• Phlebotomy
• Blood Banking
• Immunology

Routine testing is performed on-site by licensed Medical Technologists, and any testing not performed in the hospital laboratory is sent to ARUP Laboratories. Blood drawing procedures are performed by certified Phlebotomists. The Pathology Department has two histologists who prepare tissue specimens for examination by the Pathologist.

Appointments

For Lab services after 6:00pm, before 6:00am, and on Sundays, please register through the Emergency Room so that our registration staff may arrange for lab personnel to perform the draw.

No appointment is needed for any service except for glucose tolerance tests.