Pathology Laboratory

A pathology laboratory is a specialized facility where various samples from the body, such as blood, tissues, and other bodily fluids, are examined to diagnose diseases and understand pathological processes. Key activities and features of a pathology lab include:

Histopathology: Examining tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities and diagnose diseases, including cancer.

Cytopathology: Studying cells from body fluids, smears, or aspirates to detect diseases, including infections and cancers.

Clinical Chemistry: Analyzing chemical constituents of blood and other body fluids to diagnose and monitor diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, and liver dysfunction.

Hematology: Studying blood cells and blood disorders, including anemia, leukemia, and clotting abnormalities.

Microbiology: Identifying and characterizing infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Molecular Pathology: Using molecular techniques to study genetic material for the diagnosis of genetic disorders, infectious diseases, and cancers.

Immunology: Testing immune responses and identifying autoimmune diseases, allergies, and immunodeficiencies.

Autopsy Services: Conducting post-mortem examinations to determine the cause of death and study disease processes.

Pathology laboratories play a critical role in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of diseases, providing essential information to healthcare providers and contributing to medical research and public health.