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UCI Lab Use Only	Blood Type (ABO & Rh); Crossmatch	Pink Top (EDTA)
	Type & Hold, Antibody Screen
	Cord Blood
	Cardiac Markers	Light-Green Top (lithium heparin)
	Basic Metabolic Panel
	Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
	Hepatic Function Panel
	Electrolytes
	Most Therapeutic Drug Monitoring	Red Top (plain)
	Thyroid Tests
	Most Hormones
	Most Tumor Markers
	Allergy Tests
	Lipids	Red and Light Green

UC Irvine Medical Center, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

We provide convenience and high quality laboratory services to meet the changing needs within the community. UCI Pathology Services offers "one-stop" shopping, including clinical laboratory tests, cytology, surgical pathology and autopsy pathology. Our clients include:

Hospitals
Skilled Nursing Facilities and Care Centers
Large clinics
State and county municipalities
Substance abuse programs
Clinical trials and research programs

UCI Advantage

Dedicated customer service department for immediate response to client requests. Turnaround time of test reports is exceptional, with clinical laboratory STAT tests generally available within one hour upon receipt of specimen. Extensive in-house test menu and frequent testing schedule allow for fast turn around times and prompt patient treatment. Other benefits:

Extensive STAT test menu
All STAT or Panic results phoned or faxed upon completion
Quality testing and consultation
24-hour client services to provide reports and problem resolution
Electronic reporting available
Fully CAP-accredited laboratory
Comprehensive, easy-to-use test catalog
Flexible billing options
24-hour courier service
Continuing education programs available

UCI Consultative Services

Our team of more than 200 technical experts and medical technologists is available to assist you in interpreting test results 24 hours a day. Our pathologists can provide a full range of consultative services, including flow cytometry, muscle and renal biopsies and electron microscopy. We offer experts in the following areas:

Anatomic Pathology (surgical pathology, histology, cytology, neuropathology, immunohistochemistry and autopsy services)
Blood Bank (transfusion medicine, donor center)
Chemistry (rapid response, special chemistry, toxicology)
Diagnostic Molecular Pathology
Hematopathology (hematology, special coagulation, thrombophilia evaluation, leukemia/lymphoma evaluations, flow cytometry, immunology)
Medical Microbiology (bacteriology, mycobacteriology, parasitology, mycology, serology, virology, hepatitis testing)
HLA/tissue typing

UCI Pathology Services is at the forefront in introducing new laboratory tests to better serve you and your patients. In addition, we are willing to tailor a program to meet your specific needs.

UCI Pathology Services Administration

Sherif Rezk, M.D.
Medical Director,
Outreach Referral Services
(714) 456-5009
srezk@uci.edu

Janet B. Randel, CLS, M.T.(ASCP)
Assistant Administrative Director
Manager, Outreach Referral Services
(714) 456-8694
jbrandel@uci.edu

UCI Pathology Services Administrative Support Staff

Deanne Cooper, B.A. Administrative Analyst Supervisor d2cooper@uci.edu	Yadira Ramos Referral Services Asst Administrative Analyst vergaray @uci.edu
Syed Kazmi, MBBS Phlebotomy Operations Supervisor kazmis@uci.edu	Peter Nierva Administrative Assistant pnierva@uci.edu
Julie Baca Administrative Assistant jabaca@uci.edu
Doug Grudt Administrative Assistant dgrudt@uci.edu

For more information,
call us toll free at 1-888-UCI-LABS

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