Our Services
Laboratory
The Culpeper Regional Hospital Laboratory is a certified and accredited full service clinical and surgical pathology laboratory. The laboratory provides chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology, coagulation, serology, and microbiology testing on site; through affiliations with Piedmont Medical Laboratory, Mayo Medical Laboratory, University of Virginia Laboratory, and the Mid-Atlantic American Red Cross we are able to provide a complete spectrum of laboratory testing.
The Culpeper Regional Hospital Laboratory is licensed and accredited with the following organizations: College of American Pathologists, Joint Commission, and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CLIA).
Dr. Ralph DeSimone, a physician with special training and certification in pathology and laboratory medicine, is the Laboratory Medical Director. Dr. Maritza Romero-Gutierrez serves as Dr. DeSimone’s primary associate in the laboratory. There are also two additional associate pathologists: Dr. Lynn Samuel and Dr. Elizabeth Martin. All of the pathologists at Culpeper Regional Hospital are board certified in both clinical and anatomic pathology.
The Laboratory Director, Cynthia H. Backe, is a BS Medical Technologist, ASCP certified with over 30 years experience.
The entire testing within the laboratory is performed and supervised by Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technologist, and Clinical Laboratory Assistants who are educated and certified in various specialties of Laboratory Medicine.
The phlebotomists are trained and educated in the field of phlebotomy and DOT drug screen collectors.
Laboratory Outpatient Hours and Location
Routine outpatient hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
The laboratory is located through the Emergency Room and Outpatient Registration entrance. For laboratory related questions, please call (540) 829-4154 or fax (540) 829-4169.
The Culpeper Regional Hospital participates with most major insurance carriers. Insurance companies often contract with national reference (commercial) laboratories to provide services through your local hospital. Some insurance contracts prohibit the use of the local hospital and require use of their national contract laboratory; therefore it is always important to check with your insurance carrier prior to service. If you have a question regarding coverage please contact your insurance carrier or our Registration department at (540) 829-4127.
A physician must order all laboratory testing. Contact your physician to discuss your lab testing needs. Only your physician can tell you why a particular test was ordered for you.
Additional Services
- Transfusion services.
- Drug screen collection center: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. DOT and Non-DOT collections.
- Autologous blood collection: If a patient has a potential need for blood transfusion for an upcoming surgery, the physician can coordinate an Autologous Blood collection through the American Red Cross. The Red Cross will schedule an appointment and the collection will be done right here in the hospital.
- Glucose tolerance testing: If a physician requests a glucose tolerance test, this must be scheduled with the laboratory. Please contact us at (540) 829-4154.
Laboratory Billing
- For Culpeper Regional Hospital, if you have any questions, please contact (540) 829-4320.
- For Virginia Laboratory Services, if you have any questions, please contact (877) 312-8923 or (540) 433-4313.
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