Laboratory

Overview: The Laboratory offers a comprehensive service to inpatients and outpatients. Testing is also provided to community patients through an association with MDS Laboratories. The department also provides testing services to other hospitals in Renfrew County as well as to Canadian Forces Base Petawawa. With a staff of 37, testing is offered in Hematology, Biochemistry, Transfusion Medicine, Microbiology, Immunology, Histology, Cytology and Electrocardiography.

Hours of Operation: The Laboratory operates 24 hours each day. Office-referral patients for routine testing are encouraged to attend the MDS office at the VON Complex on Cecelia Street for specimen collection. Outpatients who, through prior arrangement, must attend the hospital laboratory, should do so between 08:00 hours and 16:00 hours Monday to Friday.

Primary Contact: Mr. P. Robinson Administrative Director Extension: 6182

Key Contacts: Medical Director Dr. E. Silva Extension: 6103

Manager Mrs. M. Dickerson 6177

General Information 6105

Hematology Mrs. M. Kirouac 6175

Biochemistry Mrs. C. O’Connor 6179

Transfusion Medicine Mrs. P. Snell 6190

Histology Mr. P. Paulusse 6176

Cytology Ms. P. Morris 6108

Microbiology Mrs. M. Fairfield 6110

Special Chemistry - Mrs. J. Watson 6179

Quality Assurance - Mrs. G. Schryer 6174