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General Information |
Mission Statement
As Expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable. Accreditation Saint Patrick Laboratory is accredited by the Joint Commission and American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). The Joint Commission and AABB are independent, not-for-profit national organizations that oversee the safety and quality of health care including laboratory services. Compliance is maintained through bi-annual laboratory surveys performed by Joint Commission, FDA, CMS and AABB. Laboratory also participates in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-accredited external audit system. College of American Pathologists (CAP) and American Proficiency Institute (API) provide proficiency testing that challenges the integrity of internal testing methods. |