Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Pathology Lab, Equipment Replacement

With Pathology Lab of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center informed that their existing lab equipment would no longer be supported by their service contract, this created a critical equipment replacement project geared towards meeting this accelerated timeline date.

To meet this critical date, the project team partnered with OSHPD to identify critical requirements in order to simplify the plan check review process. The project included the replacement of all existing lab equipment from Abbott and Sysmex vendors. The 3,100 SF project required that operations be maintained during construction and included a new enlarged deionized water filtration system from Evoqua and new movable laboratory benches and finishes.

The mechanical scope included an upgrade to the existing air handling unit serving the 4th floor pathology lab. A temporary air handling unit was upgraded and utilized to maintain operations served by the existing air handling unit, including NICU and Specialty Lab. Temporary ducts were installed on the roof and routed to the mechanical mains, while the existing unit was upgraded, tested, and balanced.

The project team met the aggressive project schedule by maintaining close and constant coordination with the Contractor, OSHPD Field Staff, and the Inspector of Record. Commissioning and dual validation of both the lab equipment and deionized water filtration system were completed in time to meet the project deadline.