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Medicine and Pathology Department : I-
Reception: Blood, pathology, body fluids and other
samples are collected or received, registered and entered as per test into the computer
system. Worksheets are made out for these designated tests then distributed with their
respective samples to the section of concern.
II- Chemistry: This
department is equipped with fully automated analyzers: Electrolytes are analyzed using
on selective electrode machines.
Manual methodology
for rare, backup and specialized determination using the best available quality controlled
kits. A special biochemistry area is responsible for protein electrophoresis
glycosylated
hemoglobin and various miscellaneous, specialized tests.
III- Hematology: Fully
automated 5-part differential analyzers are used. A wide range of
hemostasis studies, using fully automated analyzer is available for
the diagnosis and follow -up of patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders in
addition to an automated blood banking system. The department also performs
hemoglobin analysis for the diagnosis of hemoglobinopathies (Hgb-electrophoresis).
Rheumatology (IF), tissue typing, bone marrow, etc., are done manually.
IV- Endocrinology and Serology
department: A wide test menu for tumor markers, hormones and vitamins is provided
by the immunoassay area using
1) Automated systems
2) electrophoresis - gel full option machines.
3) ELISA and IF technology for infectious diseases in addition to highly equipped serology
section.
V- Microbiology: For
isolation, identification and sensitivity determination of microorganisms in all body
fluids and tissues. Blood cultures and bone marrow are done on
automated machines (quick scan).
VI- Body fluids department:
The analysis of body fluids e.g. Urine, Stools, Semen, CSF, Lavages, Washes, Brushes, etc.
are carried out.
VII- Quality Control Section:
To Follow up quality control (QC) according to ISO 9002 organized by the hospital
1) The QC samples are purchased from well known sources for each piece
of equipment or
test to be performed. It is used each morning, at the
beginning of every shift and when
required
2) Additionally, samples are split and determinants of both splits are
compared
3) Random samples are chosen by the director and repeated measurements
of the
determinant are carried out the next day when the
results are compared
VIII-Genetics and molecular
biology: Highly equipped department with all needed facilities
IX- Histopathology:
Director:
Dr. Hassan Annab, Consultant Pathologist Diplomat, American Board of
Pathology (AP/CP). For histological examination of tissues,
frozen section consultations cytology, fine needle aspiration using routine techniques,
special, immunological
and immunohistochemistry procedures.
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