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Although they frequently work behind the scenes, our laboratory professionals play a vital role in every aspect of healthcare. VA laboratory professionals include phlebotomists, specimen
management technicians, medical lab scientists, histotechnologists, cytotechnologists, pathologists, and other support staff. The laboratory provides diagnostic data to providers for
determining the best treatment for Veteran care. The VA laboratory network is the largest clinical diagnostic system in the nation, encompassing over 1,000 laboratories that process nearly
300 million tests a year. The Atlanta VA Health Care System laboratory processes nearly eight million tests annually. "National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week honors laboratory
professionals by showcasing their invaluable contributions which directly impact Veteran health care ,and I couldn't be prouder of our laboratory team," said Steve Ugbo, Atlanta
VAHCS Acting Chief Medical Technologist & Laboratory Manager. Please take time to recognize and thank our Laboratory employees as we celebrate 2025 National Laboratory Week April 20-26.
