Contact
Director: Anand Dighe, M.D., Ph.D. (617-643-8266)
Senior Technical Director: Nancy Stanganelli (617-724-7112)
Technical Director: David Griggs (617-726-3658)
Location: Gray-B-5
Phone: 617-726-2345
Fax: 617-726-9206
Lab Hours
The Chemistry Laboratory operates 7 days/week, 24 hours/day.
Critical Values
Critical values are called to the ordering location in accordance with the MGH Critical Values policy.
Criteria for Refusal of Specimens
- Specimen not labeled
- Name on specimen and requisition do not agree
- Quantity Not Sufficient (QNS) for testing
- Specimen unsuitable for testing – hemolyzed, too old, clotted
- Date of Specimen unknown
- Improperly sealed or leaking container
Chemistry Toxicology Service
The Chemistry Laboratory offers serum and urine toxicology services 24 hours a day (see “serum toxicology panel” and “toxicology screen, urine” in the index of tests).