In 2003 & 2005, LMA was presented the Laboratory Excellence Award from the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA), the premier accreditation program for physician office laboratories. COLA's accreditation is awarded only to laboratories that apply to rigorous standards of quality in day-to-day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy in the performance of proficiency testing, and pass a comprehensive on-site laboratory survey.
COLA is peer review accreditation program for physician's office laboratories. COLA defines an office laboratory as a clinical laboratory used by a fully-licensed physician to test specimens collected primarily from patients of the practice.
The Laboratory Excellence Award was created to give COLA laboratories a special recognition when they have demonstrated exemplary patient testing performance. Laboratories who are accredited by COLA are recognized by the Joint Commission and state agencies as exceeding industry standards.
"We are very proud to be selected for COLA's Laboratory Excellence Award," notes Jami Page, laboratory services director for LMA. "Recognition for our hard work and dedication to our patients is a great motivator for our team and achieving a score of 100% compliance is evidence of our ongoing commitment to excellence in medicine and patient care."
LMA offers quality lab services at convenient locations throughout the area. Our
accredited lab facilities provide testing for approximately 75 analytes and panels in the
following areas:
- Chemistry
- Special Chemistry
- Serology
- Hematology
- Coagulation
- Urinalysis
- Allergy panels (food, upper respiratory and pediatric)
- Hepatitis
- Immunochemistries
- Urine Culture
- Stool Culture
Our lab services also includes ten locations for phlebotomy/blood draw services.
Download a convenient printable chart showing all of LMA's drawstations.
LMA Central Lab
4450 Leeds Place West
N. Charleston, SC 29405
Patient Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Phone: (843) 763-2611
Fax: (843) 852-4099
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LMA Drawstations:
Moreland Medical
615 Wesley Drive, Suite 120B
Charleston, SC 29407
Hours of operation: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Phone: (843) 763-8669
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West Ashley Medical Center
2270 Ashley Crossing Drive, Suite 180
Charleston, SC 29414
Hours of operation: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Phone: (843) 763-2611 Ext. 1026
Fax: (843) 763-9183
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West Ashley Internal Medicine
12-E Farmfield Avenue
Charleston, SC 29407
Hours of operation: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Phone: (843) 556-7942
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The Tides Medical Arts Center
180 Wingo Way, Suite 105
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Hours of operation: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Phone: (843) 884-1777 ext. 212
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East Cooper Family Practice - Park West
3400 Salterbeck Street, Suite A
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. - noon (Mon. - Fri.)
Phone: (843) 971-3361
Fax: (843) 971-8492
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Mount Pleasant Family Practice
900 Bowman Road, Suite 203
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Phone: (843) 884-1341
Fax: (843) 884-1345
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Moncks Corner Primary Care
730 Stoney Landing Road, Suite 200
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (M, T, Th & F) and 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Wed.)
Phone: (843) 761-6556
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Springhall Family Practice
110-A Springhall Drive
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Phone: (843) 266-4000
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Carolina Family Medicine
415D Robertson Boulevard
Walterboro, SC 29488
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (M, T, W, F)
Phone: (843) 549-8444
Fax: (843) 549-8499
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FAQs:
Are LMA lab services available to all physicians?
Yes. LMA will process all laboratory referrals, including those received from physicians
outside of LMA. We can process most labs and can work with individual providers on
particular requests. For tests that LMA is unable to faciliate, we have partnered
with Spectrum Labs to meet those needs. The majority of our test results are
available within 24 hours and stats are called in before 9 p.m. and faxed to
the referring physician. If you are physician and would like
information about our lab services, contact Jami Page, Laboratory Services Director, at (843) 763-2611 ext. 5.
What is the normal turn-around-time for testing at LMA Lab?
Most lab testing is performed within 24 hours with the majority completed within the same day of
collection. LMA Lab has a small menu of tests that are "batched" and performed only on
designated days. Tests that must be sent to a reference lab may require additional time for
completion.
How are reports sent to LMA practices?
Routine lab reports are sent via modem to printers within LMA practices or faxed. These
reports are usually transmitted by 10 a.m. the day following collection. A report may be
requested by the practice and sent any time during business hours. Online reporting is also available to the ordering physician.
How does a patient get lab/blood work done?
A patient going to any LMA physician may have their blood work performed at any of the above
ten locations. The collected specimens will be sent directly to LMA Central Lab in North Charleston for
processing and testing. Following the completion of the lab service, a report will be sent to the ordering
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