Rovigo’s ULSS 5 Laboratory: A Regional Leader in Diagnostics and Innovation
The UOC Medicina di Laboratorio (Laboratory Medicine Unit) of ULSS 5 Polesana is rapidly establishing itself as a regional benchmark for quality, efficiency, and organizational innovation. Led by Director Alessandro Camerotto, the laboratory serves the entire province, operating from a central facility in Rovigo and satellite locations in Adria and Trecenta, ensuring comprehensive and consistent service delivery.
Record-Breaking Analysis Volume and Rapid Turnaround Times
The laboratory processes an impressive volume of samples daily, analyzing specimens from approximately 2,500 individuals. This includes 1,500 outpatients from 16 hospital and provincial collection centers, nursing homes, mental health services, correctional facilities, cancer screening programs, and home healthcare services, plus around 1,000 hospitalized patients and emergency room visits.
In 2025 alone, the lab reported results for 4.38 million tests – a 4.3% increase compared to 2024. Notably, 80% of results are available online before 3:00 PM on the same day as sample collection, demonstrating exceptional organizational and technological efficiency.
Strategic Relocation and Expanded Capabilities
Looking ahead, the Rovigo Hospital’s collection center will relocate to the new Casa della Comunità (Community House) within the Cittadella Socio Sanitaria (Socio-Sanitary Citadel) this spring/summer. The hospital will retain the capacity to perform rare and urgent specialized tests requiring rapid analytical execution.
The UOC’s core mission is to provide valuable information and consultation to support clinical decision-making, leveraging a complex and constantly evolving network of technology, informatics, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The organization is structured to maintain and enhance quality standards aligned with the needs of hospital departments, general practitioners, pediatricians, and outpatient services, ensuring consistency across hospitals and district facilities.
A Comprehensive Range of Diagnostic Services
The laboratory offers a wide spectrum of diagnostic processes, including Clinical Chemistry, Fecal Occult Blood, Immunometry, Specific Proteins, Toxicology, Autoimmunity, Allergology, Electrophoresis, Hematology and Coagulation, Fertility and Prenatal Risk assessment, and Clinical Microscopy. Urgent analyses for the Emergency Room and hospital wards are available 24/7 with dedicated technical and managerial staff.
The UOC also manages decentralized point-of-care testing (POCT) at company hospitals, Integrated Group Practices, nursing homes, and, soon, Community Houses.
Pioneering Digital Innovation and Quality Control
The UOC spearheaded the implementation of Ivlis, the new Regional Laboratory Information System for the Veneto region, significantly contributing to regional digital innovation. The technologies and analytical procedures employed are carefully selected to ensure continuous updates, clinical appropriateness, and optimal cost-benefit ratios.
All procedures adhere to standardized quality controls aligned with regional, national, and international regulations, guaranteeing the accuracy and clinical plausibility of results. The laboratory also provides clear information on service access, performance, sample collection and storage procedures, and turnaround times, as well as ensuring data privacy.
Recognized as Veneto’s Most Efficient Laboratory
Effective management and streamlining of processes, coupled with optimization of analytical workflows across the three provincial locations, have earned the laboratory a prestigious certification from Azienda Zero as the most efficient laboratory in the Veneto region, based on the cost of in vitro diagnostics (IVD), service, and technology per unit of output.
“The numbers and results achieved demonstrate the high level of professionalism and organization within our UOC,” emphasizes Director Alessandro Camerotto. “Our daily goal is to combine clinical quality, rapid response times, and sustainability, prioritizing the needs of patients and healthcare professionals.”
“Being recognized as the most efficient laboratory in the Veneto region is a significant achievement for the entire AULSS 5 Polesana,” concludes Director General Pietro Girardi. “This result is the product of a solid organizational vision, targeted investments in technology and expertise, and the daily work of highly qualified professionals. It demonstrates that efficiency can go hand in hand with clinical excellence, benefiting the entire Polesana community.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the ULSS 5 Polesana laboratory located?
A: The central laboratory is in Rovigo, with additional locations in Adria, and Trecenta.
Q: How many tests did the laboratory perform in 2025?
A: The laboratory reported results for 4.38 million tests in 2025.
Q: How quickly are test results available?
A: 80% of results are available online before 3:00 PM on the day of sample collection.
Q: What types of tests does the laboratory offer?
A: The laboratory offers a comprehensive range of tests, including Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and more.
Q: What is the significance of the Ivlis system?
A: Ivlis is the new Regional Laboratory Information System for the Veneto region, and the UOC spearheaded its implementation.
Pro Tip: For the fastest access to your test results, ensure your healthcare provider has your correct contact information and that you are registered for online access through the ULSS 5 Polesana patient portal.
Did you know? The ULSS 5 Polesana laboratory is committed to continuous improvement and regularly updates its methodologies to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.
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