জাতীয় ক্যান্সার গবেষণা ইনস্টিটিউট ও হাসপাতাল

Laboratory Medicine

Brief overview: Laboratory medicine is a medical specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis of disease based on the laboratory analysis of fluids such as blood, urine, stool, peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, ascitic fluid and other body fluids by using the tools of chemistry and hematology. This department is responsible for daily routine investigation and few special investigations for all adult and pediatric cancer patients.  

Activities:

1. Collection of blood, urine, stool and other body fluids from outdoor, indoor and ICU patients.
2. Hematological tests- complete blood count with ESR, deferential counts and blood indices.
3. Peripheral blood film examination.
4. Biochemical tests-liver function tests, kidney function tests, lipid profile, blood sugar and uric acid etc
5. Serum Electrolytes analysis
6. Urine Routine and microscopic examination
7. Stool Routine and microscopic examination
8. Training and teaching of medical technologists
9. Active participation in research and quality improvement activities, conferences, academic session and slide discussion
10.  Quality control of the reagent and calibration of equipment done regularly.

Facilities: Adequate staff and logistic supports

Achievements:

1. Almost accurate and in time analysis and delivery of biochemical, hematological and other reports
2. Assurance of Quality services
3. Development of skill in various technical field