Laboratory

Hamilton healthcare systems laboratory professionals perform more than 1 million tests annually.

They follow the strict industry guidelines and standards necessary to maintain certification under the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act of 1988 passed by congress. The laboratory undergoes constant inspections from multiple accrediting organization to include but not limited to: COLA, DNV, and the State health department. The Laboratory is fully equipped with the most up to date automated analyzers. All of this together ensures that our community has access to the most accurate results.

The laboratory sections include:

  • Microbiology
  • Serology/Immunology
  • Blood Bank
  • Core Lab (comprised of Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology and Urinalysis)
  • Histology (includes Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology and Immunohistochemistry)

The laboratory also serves as a hospital-based training program for Central Texas College as well as McLennan Community College.

Hours

Monday – Thursday:
7:15 am–6:30 pm
 
Friday:
7:15 am–4:30 pm