Laboratory Services
HAMC’s medical laboratory serves not only the hospital, but also our surgery department, our emergency room, long-term care patients, our three clinics, and any outpatient lab work ordered by physicians outside of Rugby.
Hours:
Our outpatient lab services are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Where to Register:
Before any lab work can be processed, outpatients must register at the hospital admissions desk.
Lab Orders:
To receive lab services, you must have a lab order from your healthcare provider. Be sure to bring lab orders from out-of-town healthcare providers with you unless the orders were faxed to our lab in advance.
Faxing Lab Orders:
Lab orders from out-of-town healthcare providers may be faxed to the HAMC Laboratory at (701) 776-5448.
The HAMC Lab Philosophy:
The Heart of America Medical Center Laboratory technical staff provides a compassionate and caring approach to patients, family members, and coworkers. We believe all patients have psychosocial, economic, spiritual, and physical needs, and that we are responsible for assisting in meeting those needs.
We believe health care practice and medical technology are continually changing and that our laboratory technical staff must stay abreast of current trends in order to provide patients with the quality care they deserve.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing
The HAMC Laboratory is authorized to conduct Department of Transportation and non-DOT workplace drug and non-breathalyzer alcohol tests. Please call the lab to schedule an appointment. Collections are conducted Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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Microalbumin Screening
The American Diabetes Association recommends people with Type 1 diabetes have yearly microalbumin urine tests, beginning five years after diagnosis. The ADA recommends people with Type 2 diabetes begin annual testing at diagnosis.
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Glycohemoglobin
Refers to total glycosylated hemoglobin present in red blood cells and assesses glycemic control over a period of four to eight weeks.
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PSA Screening
When used in conjunction with other prostate cancer tests, such as digital rectal examination, PSA screening may assist in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Who We Are
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800 South Main Ave., Rugby ND 58368(701) 776-5261 phone(701) 776-5448 faxTDD (701) 776-5043
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.