Dilshad Genral Hospital

02/08/2024

02/08/2024

A medical laboratory is a crucial part of healthcare, providing essential diagnostic and testing services to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

Some common services offered by medical labs include:

1. Blood tests (e.g., CBC, chemistry panels)
2. Urinalysis
3. Microbiology (e.g., bacterial cultures, antibiotic sensitivity)
4. Molecular diagnostics (e.g., PCR, DNA sequencing)
5. Histopathology (e.g., tissue biopsies, cancer diagnosis)
6. Immunology (e.g., allergy testing, autoimmune disease diagnosis)
7. Toxicology (e.g., drug screening, poison detection)

Medical labs play a vital role in:

1. Diagnosing diseases and conditions
2. Monitoring treatment effectiveness
3. Detecting health risks and preventing illnesses
4. Conducting medical research and clinical trials

Some common types of medical labs include:

1. Hospital laboratories
2. Reference laboratories
3. Clinical laboratories
4. Research laboratories
5. Point-of-care testing (POCT) facilities