At Thayer County Health Services, our highly trained laboratory team works around the clock to deliver accurate, timely test results that are essential for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Laboratory professionals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure reliable care whenever it’s needed.
We proudly provide services for the TCHS hospital and clinics, local nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Patients also enjoy the convenience of having tests completed locally—even if their specialist is from out of town.
Our laboratory offers more than 60 in-house, state-of-the-art tests in areas such as:
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Chemistry
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Coagulation
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Hematology
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Serology
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Transfusion services
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Urinalysis
For testing not performed on-site, we partner with Regional Pathology Services for specialized testing (including therapeutic drug levels, microbiology, and immunology), and with Pathology Medical Services in Lincoln, NE for pathology specimens.
Outpatient laboratory services are available Monday–Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please call 402-768-4645.
Reduced Price Lab Event
Each fall, the TCHS Laboratory hosts a Reduced Price Lab Event where routine lab tests are offered at a discounted rate. Nearly every year, participants discover results that help them address health concerns they weren’t previously aware of—often allowing them to take action early and achieve better outcomes.
Awards & Recognition
The TCHS Laboratory earned a Certificate of Excellence in Newborn Screening for participation in the Nebraska Newborn Screening Program’s “Quality Improvement Initiative.” Only eight hospitals in the state have met all requirements for completion.
This initiative included updated training based on current Clinical Laboratory Standards, leading to improvements in newborn screening procedures and higher quality standards.
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The newborn screen is a panel of tests performed on all newborns between 24–48 hours of age, designed to detect life-threatening conditions before symptoms appear.
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Since the second quarter of 2007, TCHS has maintained a 100% satisfactory newborn dried blood spot specimen rate.
About Our Staff
Cody Pachta, MLS (ASCP)CM, Laboratory Director
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Wayne State College
Certified through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Kathy Bauhard, MT (ASCP)
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Certified through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Jackie Haller, MLS (AMT) CM
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Velez College Cebu, Philippines
Associates in Health Science Education from Velez College Cebu, Philippines
Certified through the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing School and American Medical Technologists
Tamara Deepe, MLS (ASCP) CM
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Chadron State College
Certified through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Natalie Waters, MLS (ASCP) CM
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Certified through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Vins Villamor, MLS (ASCP) CM
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Velez College Cebu, Philippines
Associates in Health Science Education from Velez College Cebu, Philippines
Certified through the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing School and American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Destiny Utter, PBT (ASCP) CM, Phlebotomy Technician
Certified through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Licensed EMT
Woodrow Hurley, Phlebotomist
Dr. Corey T. Allard, D.O.- Laboratory Medical Director
Board Certified Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Dr. Allard oversees the TCHS lab department as part of Pathology Medical Services in Lincoln, NE