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Pathology Department

Introducing
Head of Department

Assoc Prof. Nornazirah Binti Azizan

Expertise in the Department of Pathology covers various disciplines in the field of pathology:

Chemical Pathology
Haematology
Microbiology
Anatomical Pathology
Transfusion Medicine

ABOUT US

Pathology is one of the important clinical support services that provide wide range of services for a comprehensive patient’s care. The department is committed in providing excellent services with updated technology to cater the needs of patient healthcare, education and research and becoming a referral centre for the nation.

OUR VISION

To be recognized for excellence in clinical service, research and education through partnership.

OUR MISSION

Committed in providing excellent, innovative, comprehensive diagnostic services and therapies for optimal patient outcome and health.
Providing exemplary educational resources and anticipating updated educational need in both undergraduate and postgraduate education level.
Will always facilitate, provide and involve in research for the benefits and advancement of pathology services and technology.
Actively applying tools of sciences in supporting the advancement of healthcare and ongoing expansion of medical knowledge
Continuously enhancing our departmental culture of diversity, respect and professional growth

OUR OBJECTIVE

To provide diagnostic and consultative services in Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Transfusion Medicine, Anatomic Pathology and Microbiology
To provide training in clinical, technical and analytical skills for the department members, trainees, personnel from other government or private hospitals, institute of higher learning and other related government and private agencies
To provide consultative services to all the clinical disciplines concerning matters related to pathology services
To conduct and assist research and development in pathology and other relevant clinical areas of interest.

OUR SERVICES

1. CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY
Chemical Pathology deals with detecting changes in a wide range of substance such as electrolytes, blood gases, enzymes, glucose, proteins, lipids, hormones and etc. In the blood and body fluids in association with many diseases. Services provided include the pre-analysis, analysis, and interpretation of biochemical changes in serum/plasma and body fluids for screening, diagnosing, and monitoring of diseases, as well as consultation for diagnostic and research purposes.

2. HAEMATOLOGY
Routine haematological tests such as complete blood count (CBC), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), coagulation profile, fibrinogen, and peripheral blood film.

3. MICROBIOLOGY
Diagnostic and research services which comprise of bacteriology, virology, mycology, immunology, and parasitology. Participation in hospital infection control activities related to antibiotic monitoring and surveillance, as well as control & prevention of hospital acquired infections

4. ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY

Histopathology

Macroscopic and microscopic examination of tissue specimens with interpretative diagnosis.

Cytology

Diagnostic and screening services based on the morphologic study of cells. It is divided into "Gynae Cytology" and "Non-Gynae Cytology"

5. TRANSFUSION MEDICINE
Transfusion services such as blood grouping, antibody screening, cross matching and provides blood components to a patient. [UPCOMING]

OPERATION HOUR

MONDAY – FRIDAY (EXCEPT PUBLIC HOLIDAY)