Labcorp Opens New Laboratory in South Bend, Expanding Services and Access in the Midwest
02/07/2022 - 07:30 AM
Facility to Offer Higher Levels of Service for Patients and Physicians
BURLINGTON, N.C. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Labcorp South Bend, Indiana , allowing the company to enhance service levels and offerings to patients and physicians in South Bend and throughout the region.
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The approximately 25,000-square-foot facility features expanded capabilities and new equipment for performing high-quality and efficient testing—creating more robust lab offerings for the community. The laboratory, which currently employs 100 individuals, will include STAT testing to expedite results for high-priority tests.
“This new lab offers increased capabilities for microbiology testing, allowing for a more flexible test menu that is tailored to fit the needs of our providers,” said Amy Rhine-Pallas , senior vice president of Labcorp’s North Central Division. “Ultimately, this leads to better patient diagnoses and outcomes. Our goal is to continue to invest in and provide the highest-quality service to patients and health care providers across the Midwest.”
Labcorp acquired the diagnostic clinical laboratory testing business of South Bend Medical Foundation in October 2019 , considerably enhancing the scope of local services Labcorp offers to hospitals, physicians and patients across parts of Indiana , Michigan , Ohio and Illinois . The new laboratory further expands services to include northwestern Indiana and southern Michigan , and provides the communities in these areas with increased access and more efficient diagnostic testing solutions. In addition, the laboratory underscores Labcorp’s commitment to Indiana and builds on its strong operating presence in the state, which includes Labcorp Drug Development’s central laboratory and other facilities in Indianapolis . Labcorp currently has a number of open positions at the South Bend facility. To apply for one of these jobs, please visit: http://www.labcorp.com/careers .
About Labcorp
Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. With over 70,000 employees, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $14 billion www.Labcorp.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @Labcorp .
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recognized for our innovation, quality, and customer convenience, labcorp delivers timely, accurate results for improved patient care. with scientific expertise in esoteric testing, genomics, and clinical and anatomic pathology, labcorp performs more than one million tests on approximately 400,000 samples each day. labcorp is a pioneer in applying advances in medicine and science to laboratory testing, with more than 35 years of experience in serving physicians and their patients. labcorp operates a sophisticated laboratory network, with corporate headquarters in burlington, nc, and more than 34,000 employees worldwide. our more than 220,000 clients include physician offices, hospitals, managed care organizations, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. laboratory corporation of america holdings is listed on the new york stock exchange (nyse) under ticker symbol lh.
