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The University of Missouri Health Care Pathology Laboratory provides full clinical laboratory services to patients of all ages across various locations. It operates 24/7 with a staff of medical and technical professionals from medical directors to phlebotomists. The laboratory adheres to various regulatory guidelines and aims to support providers through timely and accurate test results while maintaining quality and efficiency.

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Fa593fc Laboratory Scope of Service

The University of Missouri Health Care Pathology Laboratory provides full clinical laboratory services to patients of all ages across various locations. It operates 24/7 with a staff of medical and technical professionals from medical directors to phlebotomists. The laboratory adheres to various regulatory guidelines and aims to support providers through timely and accurate test results while maintaining quality and efficiency.

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Title: Laboratory - Clinical Pathology Laboratories - Scope of

Service
Document Owner: Last Approved Date:
Rachel Mullins 11/16/2017
Content Expert:
Rachel Mullins
Printed copies are for reference only. Please refer to the electronic copy for the latest
version.

I. Objective
To provide the highest level of clinical and anatomic laboratory diagnostic services, including
clinical expertise and consultative services for University of Missouri Health Care (MUHC)
patients, under the direction of their healthcare providers.

II. Goals
To provide accurate test results to support and enhance the ability of MUHC providers to
deliver superior care.
To perform and report testing in a timely manner.
To perform testing in a cost efficient manner while consistently maintaining excellent quality.
To reduce waste by optimal utilization of technology and manpower.
To provide laboratory service for patients of all ages, genders, ethnic backgrounds, religious
affiliations and sexual orientation.
To provide a safe and supportive environment for our patients and staff.

III. Type(s) and Age of Patients Served


Services are provided to individuals of all ages, from birth to geriatrics. Our patients come from
a large geographic footprint from various nationalities, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. The
University of Missouri is an ethnically diverse population with a large international contingent.

IV. Scope of Complexity of Patients’ Care Needs


The UMHC Pathology Laboratory is a full service laboratory operating seven days a week and 24
hours per day. The laboratory provides services in phlebotomy, hematology, chemistry,
coagulation, transfusion services, histology, cytology, microbiology, molecular pathology,
toxicology, special chemistry, immunology, clinical microscopy, point of care testing, and
surgical pathology. The laboratory has partnered with Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratories for
reference testing.
MUHC Pathology encompasses multiple laboratories at different locations. The laboratories do
not perform all the same testing so specimens may be routed to the appropriate performing
laboratory. There are two hospital laboratories, University Hospital Laboratory and Women’s
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and Children’s Hospital Laboratory. There is an Alton Building Laboratory and Mizzou North
Laboratory. There are five laboratories based at clinics, Fairview, Keene, Smiley, South
Providence, and Woodrail.

V. Skill Level of Staff Providing Care

The Laboratory staff consists of:

 Medical Laboratory Director


 Laboratory Director
 Laboratory Manager
 Supervisor
 Lab Quality Assurance Supervisor
 Pathology Assistant
 Flow Cytometry Scientist
 Medical Technologist (Registered)
 Cytologist (Registered)
 Histologic Technician
 Medical Laboratory Technicians
 Clinical Laboratory Assistant
 Medical Laboratory Assistant

VI. Hours of Operation

University Hospital
Hospital Laboratory 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phlebotomy Blood Draw Monday-Friday 0730-1730 Room C1205
Phlebotomy Ellis Blood Draw Monday-Friday 0700-1700 Room 2005A
Phlebotomy UPMB Monday-Friday 0730-1730 Room 1401
Phlebotomy Student Health Monday-Friday 0800-1700 Room 4106

Missouri Orthopedic Clinic


Phlebotomy Blood Draw Monday-Friday 0800-1700 Exam Room 310

Women’s and Children’s Hospital


Hospital Laboratory 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phlebotomy Blood Draw Monday-Friday 0600-1730 Room 1244

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Phlebotomy Registration after hours, call lab for phlebotomy service
Phlebotomy Peds Specialty Monday-Friday 0800-1700 Room 145
Phlebotomy OB/Gyn Monday-Friday 0730-1600 Room 351A

Mizzou North
Laboratory Monday-Friday 0730-1630

Alton Building
Laboratory Monday-Friday 0800-1700

Fairview Clinic Laboratory Monday-Friday 0800-1700

Keene Clinic Laboratory Monday-Friday 0730-1630

Smiley Clinic Laboratory Monday-Friday 0800-1700

South Providence Laboratory Monday-Friday 0730-1900


Saturday 0800-1230

Woodrail Clinic Laboratory Monday-Friday 0730-1700

MOI Blood Draw Monday-Friday 0800-1700 Exam Room 311

VII. Regulatory and/or Licensure Requirements of Practice

Guidelines for practice are in accordance with current standards as set by:

 College of American Pathologists (CAP)


 AABB formerly the American Association of Blood Banks
 Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
 The Joint Commission (TJC)
 Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)
 Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
 The Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
 Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

VIII. Admission and Discharge Criteria


Not applicable

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IX. Staffing Standards
Test volumes are reviewed by the supervisors to adjust staffing to meet the workload. Staffing
needs are based on the times of heaviest work load. Scheduling and utilization of staff are
adjusted to meet the needs of the laboratory by alternate staffing, overtime, or leadership.

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