Laboratory Medicine

Our advanced laboratory offers a wide range of tests that help diagnose, treat, and monitor health conditions. Our key services include: 

• Tissue and Cancer Diagnostics

  We analyse tissue and cell samples to help detect cancers, organ diseases, and infections: 

  • Histopathology and cytopathology: Examines tissue and cell samples to detect diseases, including cancer.
  • Frozen section laboratory: Provides quick tissue analysis during surgeries.
  • Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Uses special stains to identify disease markers in tissue.
  • Renal and liver pathology: Focused testing of kidney and liver tissue to guide treatment.
  • Electron microscopy: Provides detailed imaging of cells for rare or complex cases.
  • Predictive and other cancer biomarker testing: Predictive biomarker testing (e.g., HER2 for breast cancer, PD-L1 for immunotherapy selection) guides targeted treatment. 

• Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology 

  These diagnostic tests assess hormone levels, organ function, and allergies: 

  • Prenatal screening (dual and quadruple markers) using LifeCycle software: Assesses risk of chromosomal conditions in unborn babies.
  • Newborn screening: For early detection of rare but serious conditions in newborns.
  • Heavy and trace metals (11 elements): Measures harmful or essential metals in the body.
  • Serum protein electrophoresis and immunotyping: Detects abnormal proteins related to immune and bone disorders.
  • Food intolerance test: Identifies over 215 food analytes for patients with chronic gastrointestinal or skin symptoms.
  • Allergy panels (comprehensive, vegetarian, non-vegetarian, dust; total 51 allergens): Tests for common allergens affecting daily life.
  • Calculi (stone) analysis: Identifies stone type to help prevent future kidney stones. 

• Infectious Diseases and Microbiology 

  We diagnose and guide treatment for infections caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms using:

  • Bacteriology and virology: Detects bacterial and viral infections through cultures and rapid tests.
  • Hepatitis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) serology and molecular testing: Screens and monitors serious viral infections.
  • Serology for infectious diseases: Uses blood tests to detect antibodies for infections.
  • Mycobacteriology (Tuberculosis): Detects tuberculosis and related infections.
  • Mycology and parasitology: Identifies fungal and parasitic infections. 

• Blood Disorders and Immune Testing (Haematology) 

  These are tests performed to diagnose blood cancers and immune system problems: 

  • Blood cell analysis and coagulation testing: To check blood counts and clotting ability.
  • Flow cytometry: To analyse immune cells and detect blood cancers or autoimmune conditions.
  • Molecular testing for blood disorders: Identifies genetic changes in blood diseases for accurate diagnosis. 

• Molecular and Genetic Testing 

  We use DNA/RNA analysis to detect infections, inherited conditions, and guide personalised treatments using:  

  • Clinical genomics sequencing and Molecular genetics: Detect inherited diseases and genetic mutations.
  • Real-time PCR, Sanger, and next-gen sequencing (NGS): Use DNA/RNA tests for infections, cancer, and genetic disorders. 

  We also offer specialized services:

  • Transplant-related pathogen testing: Screens for infections before and after organ transplants.
  • GeneXpert, BioFire, and FilmArray: Provide fast, accurate infection diagnosis from a single sample.
  • Viral load testing (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis): Measures virus levels in the blood to guide treatment. 

• Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine 

  The blood bank is Food and Drug Administration licensed, registered with the State Blood Transfusion Council, and a member of the Federation of Blood Banks. 

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• Digital Pathology 

  We use advanced scanners to digitally analyse biopsy slides, improving speed, accuracy, and traceability for better patient outcomes. The digital pathology scanners can handle various tissue sample types, including those from solid tumours, biopsies, cytology specimens, and accommodate different specimen sizes, from small biopsy specimens to large tissue sections.