Services

Our laboratory offers the following services.

• Phlebotomy
  We draw blood from the circulatory system to gather samples for analysis and diagnosis.
  
  
• Anatomical/Surgical Pathology        
  The anatomical pathology laboratory evaluates tissue samples and other specimens in great detail using advanced techniques to detect cancer and other abnormalities.

• Bacteriology
  From multiple sources, the micro lab isolates and identifies harmful bacteria and provides antimicrobial susceptibilities to physicians so antibiotic treatment can be properly managed.

• Blood Bank
  The Blood Bank stores life-saving blood. We test prenatal, preoperative, or emergent samples to determine blood groups, blood types, and the presence of antibodies. We also cross-match blood to ensure donor and patient compatibility.

• Clinical Chemistry
  Blood and body fluids are analyzed for components such as glucose or cholesterol to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Chemistry also monitors therapeutic drug levels for individualized care.

• Cytology
  Cytology includes evaluating pap smears or screening cells from body fluids for abnormalities and/or cancer.

• Hematology/Coagulation
  Hematology includes blood cell enumeration and evaluation and the body’s ability of blood to clot.

• Histopathology
  Specimens and tissues removed during surgery are examined to determine the absence or presence of pathology or cancer.
  
  
• Urinalysis
  Urinalysis consists of a battery of chemical and microscopic tests to screen for infections and diseases that result in the appearance of abnormal metabolites (break-down products) in the urine.
  
  

Locations

Laboratory
Ground Floor-Outpatient Admitting
Valley Regional Hospital
243 Elm Street
Claremont, NH
603-542-1824

Hours of operation
Monday-Friday
7:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Closed weekends and holidays

Phlebotomy Station
Kane Center
5 Dunning Street
Claremont, NH 03743
Tel: (603) 542-8603
Fax : (603) 542-1927

Blood draws offered 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Closed daily 12:15 – 1:00 PM for lunch.

Weekday after hours laboratory tests are offered through the hospital’s Emergency Department. You can be seen by a Laboratory Technician and be registered for an outpatient, not emergency department, service.