General Pathology includes a number of distinct but inter-related medical specialties that diagnose disease—mostly through analysis of tissue, cell, and body fluid samples. A physician practicing pathology is called a pathologist.
The Laboratory team at Cary Medical Center and partner organizations help analyze known clinical abnormalities that are markers or precursors for both infectious and non-infectious disease. Cary Medical Center’s laboratory department is fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). CAP accreditation is only granted to laboratories who have achieved the highest standards of excellence. This is based on rigorous inspections by independent laboratory professionals.
Laboratory services are available 24-hours every day for inpatient and emergency department patients. Outpatient phlebotomy services are available Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM and on Saturdays from 7:00 AM to noon.
Laboratory services at Cary Medical Center include:
From the main entrance at Cary Medical Center, the laboratory department is located approximately half-way from the hospital's main hallway to the left. Patients can register for phlebotomy services in the laboratory department during normal laboratory hours. If you require assistance or are unfamiliar with our facility, our customer service volunteers would be happy to escort you to the department.