“Our lab is the region’s largest in both volume and breadth of testing. We offer a lot of specialty tests that you are not going to get anywhere else north of the Twin Cities.”
~ Patrick Twomey, MD, Pathology Section Chair
When your doctor orders tests at the SMDC Clinical Laboratory or one of its affiliated labs, you get fast, accurate results that will help your physician diagnose and treat your condition — or confirm a clean bill of health. Physicians in the region overwhelmingly rate our lab as excellent or very good in every important measure: overall quality, reliability, timeliness, and the courtesy and helpfulness of clinical laboratory and pathology staff. Here's why physicians rate the SMDC Clinical Laboratory so highly:
- The most advanced technology. The SMDC Clinical Laboratory at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth is the largest and most technologically advanced laboratory of its kind in our region — with fully automated systems in place.
- Exceptional turnaround times. More than two million tests are processed by the SMDC Clinical Laboratory and its affiliated labs each year — and 90% of them are turned around within 24 hours!
- Standardization for consistent quality. Standardized instrumentation, policies, and procedures ensure the same quality laboratory services no matter which hospital or clinic you visit in the SMDC system.
SMDC Clinical Laboratory’s greatest strength is the personalized, energetic, and caring attitude shown toward patients and referring doctors. We do everything possible to provide accurate and timely results. While most lab work is conducted behind the scenes, our expert Pathologists and laboratory professionals are always available to discuss your cases over the phone or in person.