Knowra Medical laboratory Medical laboratory A facility where human specimens are analyzed to diagnose disease, monitor health, or guide medical treatment. Its work turns biological samples into results used in clinical decisions.
Specimen collection : The process of obtaining and identifying a sample for laboratory testing. Correct collection and labeling preserve the sample’s usefulness and link results to the right patient.
Clinical microbiology : The identification of microorganisms that cause human infection and the testing of their drug susceptibility. Culture and molecular methods help identify infectious agents and effective treatments.
Complete blood count : A blood test that measures blood cell numbers and several features of red cells, white cells, and platelets. This widely used test helps assess anemia, infection, and other blood abnormalities.
Reference laboratory : A specialized laboratory that performs tests referred by other laboratories or healthcare organizations. Uncommon or technically demanding tests are often sent to reference laboratories.
Clinical chemistry : The measurement of chemicals and biochemical substances in blood and other body fluids. Chemistry assays quantify markers such as glucose, electrolytes, and kidney-function indicators.
Anatomic pathology : The diagnosis of disease through examination of tissues and cells. Tissue and cell analysis complements tests performed on fluids and blood.
Blood culture : A test that attempts to grow microorganisms from blood to detect bloodstream infection. Its findings can identify a pathogen and guide antimicrobial treatment.
Hospital laboratory : A medical laboratory located within or serving a hospital. Hospital laboratories coordinate routine and urgent testing with inpatient and emergency care.
Hematology : The study and laboratory analysis of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood disorders. Blood counts and cell examinations reveal anemia, infection, and blood cancers.
Immunoassay : An analytical method that uses antibody binding to detect or measure a target substance. Many laboratories use immunoassays to measure hormones, proteins, and infectious-disease markers.
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