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

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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.

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

Technology

NPL offers an electronic ordering/resulting platform, along with custom LIS/EMR lab integration. Currently, we have interfaced with over 30 different LIS/EMR systems. Fast, local support - our IT team is on-site and ready to help.

Supplies

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

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.

Pathology Consultants, PC

Consultation
Surgical pathology
Hematopathology
Cytopathology
Non-forensic autopsies
Lab directorships
On-site pathologist visits
Billing services