Charlottesville, VA

UVA Health Clinical Core Lab Abbott Equipment Installation

Scope of Services
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) Engineering
 

The University of Virginia Health System’s Clinical Core Laboratory is a fully automated, 24/7 facility that supports patient care by processing high volumes of critical tests, from routine screenings to urgent STAT results. To expand the lab’s capabilities and improve turnaround times, UVA invested in the installation of an Abbott specimen conveyor and analysis system, which required facility upgrades to ensure reliable operation and minimal disruption to ongoing lab services.

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Services

2RW evaluated the lab’s existing electrical and mechanical infrastructure to confirm whether it could support the new equipment and designed the necessary upgrades. We created solutions that not only powered and cooled the new system but also supported temporary equipment during construction. Our team worked closely with UVA Project Services to phase the construction schedule, ensuring the lab could continue uninterrupted operations while the upgrades were completed.

Results

The phased project successfully delivered expanded testing capacity and enhanced automation for the Clinical Core Lab. The improvements allow UVA Health to process specimens more efficiently and with greater accuracy, helping clinicians get faster results to guide patient care while ensuring the lab remains reliable, resilient, and adaptable for future technology updates.

Scope of Services
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) Engineering
 

OWNER: UVA Health

TIMEFRAME: 2016

SIZE: N/A


Highlights

System Highlights

Mechanical

  • Updated HVAC systems to provide reliable cooling for new automated testing equipment
  • Designed temporary ventilation support to keep lab conditions stable during phased installation
  • Coordinated upgrades with existing central plant systems to ensure seamless integration

Electrical

  • Designed new transformer and distribution panel dedicated to Abbott conveyor system
  • Provided power connections for both new and temporary lab equipment
  • Ensured phased construction allowed uninterrupted power supply to critical lab functions

Plumbing/Fire Protection

  • Confirmed existing utilities could support temporary and permanent lab configurations
  • Coordinated modifications to MEP/FP systems to maintain uninterrupted 24/7 operation