Laboratory Services



The Laboratory at Southeast Arizona Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission. Clinical laboratory scientist, known as medical technologists or technicians, assist physicians in the outpatient, inpatient and emergency room settings to diagnose medical conditions. Lab tests ordered by the doctors are processed by the laboratory for accurate testing results on many different types of automated instruments.

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS
Have a bachelors degree in biology, physics, chemistry, or medical technology.

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Have an associates degree in medical laboratory technology.

LABORATORY ASSISTANTS
May be trained as a medical assistant, patient care technician or have a certificate in laboratory assisting.

PHLEBOTOMIST
There are many training programs in phlebotomy for anyone with a high school diploma to qualify for this entry level position.

IMPORTANCE OF BLOOD TESTING
When a patient isn't feeling well their doctor may order blood tests to help determine the cause.

TESTING OFFERED AT SOUTHEAST ARIZONA MEDICAL CENTER LABORATORY
Routine and stat processing
Inpatient and outpatient services
Therapeutic phlebotomy
Cholesterol/lipid panel
Therapeutic drug monitoring
Drug screen collections-pre-employment/post accident
Thyroid function test
Cardiac enzymes
Blood glucose monitoring
Blood banking
Immunology
Hematology service
Comprehensive chemistry
New born genetic screening collections


HOURS OF OPERATION

7am - 5pm
MONDAY - FRIDAY