Georgia Esoteric & Molecular Laboratory, LLC at Augusta University

Georgia Esoteric and Molecular (GEM) Laboratory, LLC, is located in the Murphey Pathology Building. The GEM Lab is a clinical diagnostic laboratory developed to provide state-of-the-art molecular diagnostics and cytogenetics. It is accredited by CLIA and the State of Georgia (GDHR) for high complexity testing. Board-certified pathologists and highly trained American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCP)-certified scientific staff provides guidance for utilization of new tests and interpretation of results.

The service and laboratory procedures conform to the standards prescribed by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 and other accrediting agencies. The faculty and staff meet the required qualifications. Continuous quality improvement activities are in place to ensure the quality of diagnostic services, timeliness of reports, safety requirements and quality laboratory activities.