SERVICES

Northern Plains Laboratory (NPL) continually strives to meet the clinical laboratory testing needs of the region by utilizing the latest technology. NPL is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and robotics to ensure quality results in the shortest possible time. We perform greater than 90% of ordered tests at our production center in Bismarck, ND.

Lab Services

Automated Chemistry Special Chemistry Hematology Coagulation Clinical Microscopy Microbiology Molecular Diagnostics Immunochemistry Serology Blood Banking

Client Services/Support

Our client services center is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. With extensive knowledge and technical experience, our client services professionals are ready to respond to any of the day-to-day customer inquiries regarding test results, laboratory testing services and specimen requirements.

Courier Services

Transportation of specimens to our production center is a “value-added” service offered by NPL. Federal Express, U.S. Postal service and other specialized couriers are among the vendors utilized for specimen transport.

Consulting

Quality assurance audits Regulatory inspection readiness Quality control review Policy and procedure review Updates on new test methodologies In-service education Instrument review and recommendations Verification of new test procedures Safety review Performance improvement consultation

Supplies

Pre-paid mailing labels Specimen transport bags, containers, ice packs and boxes Collection devices (tubes, swabs, and vials) Manual requisition forms Reference catalogs

Pathology Consultants, PC

Consultation Surgical Pathology Hematopathology Cytopathology Non-forensic autopsies Lab Directorships On-site Pathologist visits Billing services