Laboratories Services

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Types of Laboratories Services
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• When choosing a laboratory, you should consider
  several factors. There are many options available
  for testing and diagnosis. Learn about
  Biochemical Genetics, Clinical Virology, and
  Hematology Services. Read about the benefits of
  each type of laboratory service to find one that
  best meets your needs. Here are some examples of
  the kinds of labs that are available. You can
  even find a service that will handle all your
  needs in-house. Then, you can decide whether it's
  worth paying extra to get it done at home.

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Biochemical Genetics Laboratory

• The Biochemical Genetics Laboratory is part of
  the Medical Center's Biochemical Genomics
  Program. The laboratory provides diagnostic
  results in a timely manner, comprehensive
  monitoring results, and guidance for follow-up
  care. Dedicated to providing high-quality
  results, the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory also
  participates in external proficiency testing
  programs. Here are some of the lab's highlights.
  Read on to learn more.

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• The Biochemical Genetics Laboratory performs
  specific tests to diagnose inborn errors of
  metabolism. The results of these tests are
  interpreted by professionals in human genetics
  and clinical biochemistry. Additionally, the
  laboratory provides telephone consultation
  services for patients affected by biochemical
  genetic disorders. In addition to diagnostic
  tests, genetic counseling and diet therapy are
  offered to help patients manage their condition.
  These services are not only important for
  identifying and managing disorders, but also for
  determining treatment options.

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Clinical Virology Laboratory

• To properly exploit the Diagnostic Virology
  Laboratory, it is imperative to follow certain
  principles, both for the treating clinician and
  for the laboratory personnel. For the clinician,
  the results of diagnostic tests depend on three
  major factors the information provided by the
  physician, the type of assay used, and the
  competence of laboratory staff. These three
  factors must be coordinated well to produce
  accurate results. Here are some guidelines to
  help you manage your clinical virology
  laboratory.

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• The Virology Laboratory provides state-of-the-art
  diagnostic services to detect viral infections of
  the respiratory, GI tract, CNS, and urogenital
  systems. For pathology residents, the laboratory
  serves as a one-week core rotation where they
  learn about major aspects of clinical virology.
  They also assist physicians in making treatment
  decisions. They also answer questions related to
  viral diagnostics, such as which test is more
  appropriate and which one is more effective.

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Hematology Laboratory

• The Hematology Laboratories Services provides
  specialty testing for hematologic diseases and
  related conditions. The Hematology Laboratory
  works closely with Flow Cytometry, Molecular
  Diagnostics, and Cytogenetic departments to
  provide comprehensive clinical diagnostic
  services. The Hematology Laboratory has become a
  leader in the development of auto verification of
  routine hematology testing, as well as the rapid
  identification of sepsis and hypercoagulable
  risk.

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• The Hematology Laboratories services conducts
  routine and specialized tests to determine blood
  cell levels. These include CBC, blood cell count,
  reticulocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation
  rate, eosinophil count, and body fluid cell count
  and differential. A range of tests are also
  performed in the Hematology Laboratory, including
  urinalysis, PT with INR, sensitive d-dimer, and
  guaiac card for colorectal cancer.