News and Stories

June 05, 2023

Now Available: Pediatric Patient Service Centers!

HNL Lab Medicine is thrilled to announce our new pediatric Patient Service Centers (PSCs). In partnership with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, our pediatric services combine expertise and experience to optimize laboratory services for children.

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June 01, 2023

Men’s Wellness

Did you know that serious medical issues can creep up on you without any noticeable symptoms? Screening tests are essential because they detect health conditions in the earliest, most treatable stages.  
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May 26, 2023

Celebrating 25 Years

Celebrating 25 Years

For 25 years HNL Lab Medicine has been a cornerstone of the community, providing high quality laboratory services for approximately 3 million patients and 12,000 healthcare providers each year. 

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May 26, 2023

HNL Lab Medicine Now Accepting Ambetter Insurance

HNL Lab Medicine has partnered with Ambetter from PA Health & Wellness to improve access and affordability of healthcare for Ambetter insurance plan members at any HNL Lab Medicine location.

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May 24, 2023

Love your skin: An interview with Dr. Hina Sheikh

Summer is right around the corner, and we can finally bask in the glorious sunshine. While sunlight gives us vitamin D and boosts our happiness, it can also increase our risk of skin cancer if we’re not careful.

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Clinical Departments

Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine

HNL Lab Medicine’s Transfusion Medicine handles all activities related to the transfusion of blood and blood components, supporting a wide range of fields, including:

  • Obstetrics
  • Neonatal
  • Medical-Surgical
  • Oncology
  • Pediatrics
  • Burn and Trauma

Medical Director

Elsie Lee, MD, FASCP

Medical Director, Transfusion Medicine
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Elsie Lee, MD FASCP Medical Director, our Transfusion Medicine Medical Director is certified in Pathology and Transfusion Medicine and is available for expert consultation in the following areas:
 
  • Blood Product Selection
  • Immunohematology
  • Aphaeresis
  • Coagulation
  • Patient Management

Technical Team

The technical team is trained in compatibility testing for the transfusion of red blood cells, plasma, platelets, cryoprecipitate, and granulocytes. Our processes and distribution of blood products are under the supervision of the medical director.