Do you ever wonder what happens after a blood draw? The journey starts with a phlebotomist — a trained health care professional responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients for laboratory testing. At Northside Hospital Gwinnett, these specimens are delivered to the lab, where a team of medical laboratory scientists and technicians performs essential testing and analysis. Each sample must be collected using proper technique and the appropriate tube type, accurately labeled and promptly transported to ensure reliable results.
Within the laboratory, departments such as chemistry, hematology and microbiology work together to uncover vital information that helps diagnose conditions and guide treatment. In high-volume hospital settings like Northside Gwinnett, more than 1,500 specimens may pass through the lab each day. Though phlebotomists and lab professionals often work behind the scenes, their contributions are critical to patient care — influencing diagnoses, informing treatment plans and supporting positive health outcomes.
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