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Originally published:<\/strong> 2024-02-24T19:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n

Battle Creek VA\u2019s<\/a> Laboratory Service has a team of 35 specialists providing both clinicians and Veterans with vital information to help them make a diagnosis or to treat a disease. Some studies conclude that as high as 70% of the medical decisions are based on laboratory data<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Laboratory Medicine\u2014also referred to as Clinical Pathology\u2014is one of two main branches of pathology, the science of the cause-and-effect study of diseases. Clinical Pathology diagnoses a disease through laboratory testing of blood, urine, stool, saliva and body fluids.<\/p>\n

The other branch of pathology\u2014Anatomic Pathology\u2014consists of histology, diagnosing a disease by examining stained body tissues; Cytology studies the cellular structure, function and chemical makeup of cells.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether a Veteran has a new disease or they\u2019re being monitored for an existing disease, what gives the provider the answers they\u2019re looking for is to draw blood, urine specimen or collect fluids from the joints or spinal fluid,\u201d said Richard Thompson, laboratory manager. \u201cThey all have to come to laboratory and pathology department. We process those samples on some very sophisticated analyzers to give them the answers that they\u2019re looking for.\u201d<\/p>\n

Process samples on sophisticated analyzers<\/h2>\n
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Ensuring results and interpretations are accurate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Medical laboratory technologists are responsible for operating and maintaining the equipment used to examine samples or specimens. They ensure all tests are performed in a precise and timely manner so that the results and interpretations are accurate.<\/p>\n

To find the right answer from specimens that are provided, Laboratory Service uses a wide variety of equipment. These laboratory professionals complete concentrated education and training to operate computers, analyzers and programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a very analytical type of job, so being able to use my brain and puzzle out the solution to give the provider the information they need to make the correct decision is very rewarding,\u201d said Miriam Price, Microbiology & Phlebotomy supervisor. \u201cKnowing that I\u2019ve done good work for the people that I\u2019ve helped today and that it\u2019s all going to start all over again\u2026 because there is no \u2018end-of-task\u2019 here\u2026 and knowing that we\u2019re able to provide the best care, surrounded by a good team, gives me and our team a lot of pride.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Taking care of Veterans is very rewarding<\/h2>\n

Early detection and diagnosis lead to better targeted therapy with fewer side effects. Using the guidance from genetic tests, physicians can prescribe the right drugs, at the right times, and at the right doses for the Veteran population.<\/p>\n

Each month, Battle Creek\u2019s Laboratory Service serves approximately 2,100 Veterans. Annually, they process specimens for around 25,000 Veterans. The mission of this critical health care service will always be an ongoing one.<\/p>\n

Battle Creek VA, along with four clinics, is responsible for Veteran care in 21 counties of Michigan, where there is a Veteran population of over 144,600.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with Veterans has given us a specific focus on a group of people who have done so much for us and our country,\u201d said Thompson. \u201cFor us to be able to return that favor and to take care of that Veteran who so gave of themselves and serve them in this capacity is so very rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. Its Veterans is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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