Laboratory Services

At HMC Laboratory Services you will be treated with care and confidentiality. 
 
HMC Laboratory Services is staffed by a total of 58 medical laboratory professionals and performed between 850,000 and one million laboratory tests in 2007. 
 
This exceptional staffing and commitment to service means you can be confident that your tests will be performed correctly and your results sent to your physician quickly. We aid your physician in providing a timely diagnosis and in prescribing the correct medications.

24 Hour Services

Our department is a 24 hour, seven day a week facility providing inpatient services and outreach lab work for multiple physician offices.

You may contact HMC Laboratory services by calling the Holzer Medical Center at 740-446-5000 and requesting the Laboratory.   Our staff is ready to answer your questions and to provide our services with great skill and compassion.

Laboratory Services

Tests performed at HMC Laboratory Services include:

• chemistry
• serology
• hematology
• cytology
• microbiology
• immunology
• coagulation
• histology
• urinalysis
• molecular biology
• blood bank.

Hospital Receives Recognition from American Red Cross

Holzer Medical Center was recently named the Top Hospital in the Greater Alleghenies Blood Service Region by the American Red Cross.  This honor was given to HMC due to the monthly community Red Cross Blood Drives held at the Hospital, always on the first Wednesday of the month.  

The Red Cross collected 350 units at these blood drives during 2007.
 
"We wouldn't be successful without the support of the employees and the community," stated Beverly Smith, MT, HMC Blood Bank Supervisor. "Those individuals who give their time, and the volunteers who staff the drive, are essential to the events.  We are very grateful to everyone who plays a part in our drives."
 
The Greater Alleghenies Region consists of over 100 Hospitals in six states, including Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
 
All blood types are collected during the monthly drives and the community is encouraged to donate.  The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be Wednesday, June 4th at Holzer Medical Center.  For more information or to sign up, call (740) 446-5171.

Insurance/Payment

HMC Laboratory Services accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, and Self Pay.

Service Area

HMC Laboratory Services in Gallipolis serves the patient population of the Holzer Medical Center and patients from Southeastern Ohio, including Gallia, Jackson and Meigs Counties in Ohio and Mason County in West Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to fast prior to my blood work?

It depends on what the physician ordered. Usually the physician will explain how long he wants you to be fasting prior to your draw. During your fast, you may only drink water. Tests that typically require fasting are lipid panels, glucose, and hemoglobin A1C.

Can I get my results?

Yes but only if you sign a release. The registration personnel can give you the form to sign as you are being registered. Then you can either wait for your results or pick them up at your convenience. For your protection, we are not allowed to give results out over the phone.

Will the results be sent to my physician?

If your physician works in our facility, your results will print directly to his office. If your physician is not in our facility, we will fax the results to his/her office.

Dr. Castillo

Location

HMC Laboratory Services
100 Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, OH 45631

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