West Parry Sound Health Centre offers comprehensive services in Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Services, Microbiology and Pathology, alongside a wide range of screening and diagnostic testing, ensuring precise, timely care. Our team takes pride in utilizing their full scope of practice within our lab and completes over a million lab tests a year. With a focus on excellence, we cater to a wide variety of health care needs, delivering trusted solutions that enhance health outcomes.
Our lab team stands behind every health care provider and patient who walks through our doors. With each test and result, they play a critical role in ensuring that our health care providers have the most accurate and timely information they need to make life-saving decisions. Every member of our laboratory team is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients. Their precision, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication contributes to saving lives every day. Whether it’s detecting a disease early or monitoring ongoing treatment, our lab team’s work is at the heart of our mission to provide exemplary, life-saving care to every patient who relies on us.
Our Services
The Department of Laboratory Services at the West Parry Sound Health Centre strives to provide clinically relevant, cost effective and quality services. Our team is required to participate in routine safety standard testing, and we have achieved excellence as per our accreditation to ISO 15189 through Accreditation Canada (AC) Diagnostics. This is a mark of excellence recognized around the world.
Clinical Chemistry involves analyzing bodily fluids like blood and urine to diagnose, monitor, and manage various health conditions. Our lab uses advanced technology to provide accurate results for tests that assess heart health, liver function, kidney performance, diabetes, and more.
These tests help detect conditions early, guide treatment, and monitor ongoing health. We ensure fast, reliable results, empowering you to take charge of your health with confidence.
Hematology focuses on studying blood and its components, while coagulation tests evaluate your blood’s ability to clot. Our lab performs comprehensive tests to diagnose and monitor conditions like anemia, infections, blood disorders, and clotting abnormalities.
These tests provide essential insights into your overall health, helping your care team detect issues early and manage conditions effectively. We deliver precise, timely results to support your health journey.
Transfusion Science ensures the safe and effective use of blood and blood products for patients in need. Our lab conducts blood typing, crossmatching, and screening for antibodies to provide the right match for blood transfusions.
These tests are crucial for preventing reactions and ensuring the safety of patients undergoing surgeries, trauma care, or treating blood disorders. We prioritize accuracy and safety in every transfusion, supporting your health with confidence.
Pathology involves the study of tissues and cells to diagnose diseases like cancer, infections, and other conditions. Immunohistochemistry is a specialized technique that helps identify specific proteins in tissue samples, providing deeper insights into disease processes and guiding the support of cancer care.
These tests are crucial for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment planning. Our lab ensures precise results, helping your care team make informed decisions to manage your health effectively.
Microbiology involves testing samples like blood, urine, and swabs to detect infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Our lab uses advanced techniques to identify harmful microorganisms and determine the best treatment options.
These tests are essential for diagnosing infections quickly and accurately, ensuring effective treatment and promoting faster recovery. We provide reliable results to help manage your health with confidence.
