Laboratory Department
Director of Laboratory:
Susan L. Speaks, MD, PhD
Laboratory Manager:
Ruth Ann M. Dela Cruz, MT, BS
rcruz@ccmcks.org

785-632-2144 ext. 476

The ultimate goal of the Laboratory is to provide quality care to the patients that we serve. We are devoted to providing accurate test results in a timely fashion to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. The Laboratory Department undergoes a comprehensive inspection every two years by the Clinical Laboratory Act of 1988.

SERVICES:

• Immunohematology and Transfusion Services
• Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology
• Hematology
• Coagulation
• Urinalysis
• Serology

The Laboratory is currently staffed by 5 Medical Technologists, 3 Medical Laboratory Technicians and a Phlebotomist.

We are staffed 16 hours a day on Monday-Friday (on-call after 11:00 p.m.) and 8 hours on weekends (on-call 3:00 p.m.).