When it comes to your health, accurate information matters. Laboratory testing plays an important role in helping physicians better understand a patient’s health, make informed decisions and provide appropriate care.

At The Spine Hospital of Louisiana, our full-service clinical laboratory combines advanced testing capabilities with an experienced team committed to accuracy, efficiency and patient safety. Performing more than 100,000 tests each year, our laboratory provides physicians and patients with reliable results they can trust.

 

Comprehensive Laboratory Services, All in One Place

Our clinical laboratory provides testing for patients receiving care at The NeuroMedical Center as well as community members referred by their physicians.

By offering a wide range of testing services in-house, our team is able to deliver results efficiently while maintaining high standards for quality and accuracy. Whether laboratory testing is needed before a procedure, as part of a diagnosis or to monitor an ongoing condition, our team works behind the scenes to provide physicians with the information they need to guide patient care.

Our in-house testing capabilities include:

• Blood Bank: Testing and preparation to help ensure blood products are safe and compatible when a transfusion is needed.
• Chemistry: Analysis of blood and other body fluids to measure substances such as glucose, electrolytes, enzymes and proteins that can provide important information about overall health and organ function. Analysis of blood to evaluate organ function, electrolyte balance, glucose, cholesterol, thyroid function, medication levels, and vitamin status.
• Coagulation: Testing that evaluates how well the blood clots, which can be especially important before surgery or for patients taking certain medications.
• Hematology: Evaluation of blood cells to help identify abnormalities and provide insight into conditions such as anemia, infection and other blood-related concerns.
• Immunology: Testing that examines immune system responses and can assist physicians in evaluating certain diseases and health conditions.
• Urinalysis: Examination of urine to help identify signs of infection and other conditions affecting the kidneys, urinary system and overall health.

Together, these services allow our laboratory to support patients and physicians across many stages of care.

 

More Than 100,000 Tests Each Year

Laboratory results can influence important decisions about a patient’s care, making precision essential.

Our team performs more than 100,000 tests annually with a focus on delivering fast, accurate results. Behind each test is a highly specialized team of licensed laboratory professionals who follow rigorous procedures designed to maintain quality and patient safety.

From collecting and processing specimens to analyzing results and performing quality control, our laboratory professionals understand the responsibility that comes with every test. Their work helps give physicians dependable information to support timely, informed medical decisions.

 

A Tradition of Laboratory Excellence

The Spine Hospital of Louisiana’s clinical laboratory has a longstanding history of national recognition, having earned COLA’s prestigious Laboratory of Excellence award numerous times since 2008. This recognition reflects our dedication to maintaining high standards in quality, accuracy and patient care.  

Maintaining that level of excellence year after year requires attention to every detail. Our laboratory team continually works to uphold rigorous standards while providing the dependable service patients and physicians expect.

 

Supporting Your Care From Behind the Scenes

Patients may not always see everything that happens inside a clinical laboratory, but its work touches nearly every aspect of healthcare. From preparing for surgery to diagnosing a condition or monitoring treatment, laboratory testing provides valuable information throughout a patient’s care journey.

At The Spine Hospital of Louisiana, our full-service clinical laboratory is another way we work to provide comprehensive, coordinated care under one roof. With an experienced team, extensive in-house testing capabilities and a longstanding commitment to excellence, we are proud to provide accurate, efficient laboratory services for our patients and community.

Learn more about Laboratory Services at The Spine Hospital of Louisiana or contact us for additional information.