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DEPARTMENTS IN THE LAB COMMON TEST

CHEMISTRY: This is the largest section of the lab, Liver Profile: ALP, AST, ALT, GGT, Bilirubin,
and the most automated. A majority of the test are sent BUN
to this section such as profiles. Profiles are groups of Coronary risk profile: Cholesterol, Triglycerides,
tests ordered by the physician to evaluate the status of HDL, LDL
an organ, body systems or general health of the patient. Hormones: HCG, TSH, PSA, estrogen, testosterone,
etc.
Glucose, blood alcohol, lactic acid
SEROLOGY Study of serum
HEMATOLOGY: This is the section where the CBC, ESR, WBC, PLATELET COUNT
formed elements of the blood are studied by Almost any test that has (cell, count, -cyte, hemo,
enumerating and classifying the red blood cells, white hemat, or diff in the word)
blood cells, and platelets.
MICROBIOLOGY: This section is responsible for The primary test performed is culture and sensitivity
the detection of pathogenic microorganisms in patient (C&S). It is used to detect and identify
samples and for the hospital infection control. microorganisms and to determine the most effective
antibiotic therapy.
This specimen must be sterile, cleanse with
chlorhexidine
BLOOD BANKING: This is the section where blood Blood collected may be separated into components:
is collected, stored and prepared for transfusion. Strict packed cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, and
adherence to procedures for patient identification and cryoprecipitate
specimen handling is a must to ensure patient safety Use a 16G-18G needle so that you won’t cause
hemolysis of the specimen.
HISTOLOGY The study of tissue (Biopsy)

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