Adriano, Kathleen Angelica R.
1E-MT
Sections of the Laboratory
Services
Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Microscopy
Hematology
Blood Transfusion Service
Bacteriology
Description Schedule
Clinical Chemistry section is where 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
patients’ blood and other body fluids are
checked for various chemical components
using state-of-the-art equipment.
Clinical Microscopy section performs 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
routine and special tests on patients’ urine
and fecal samples. These samples are
chemically analyzed and examined at the
microscopic level.
The Hematology Section performs routine 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
and special tests on the components of
whole blood such as the red blood cells,
white blood cells, and platelets.
The section also performs cell counts,
differential counts, and other microscopic
examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
and other body fluids.
Blood Transfusion Service prepares and 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
crossmatches blood for whole blood,
packed blood, platelets, and plasma
transfusion.
Bacteriology section is where patients’ 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
samples are examined microscopically for
agents of infectious diseases. Specimens

Histopathology and Cytology
Serology
Donor Serology
Blood Bank Production
that can be examined may come from
wounds, throats, eye, blood, body fluids,
and many other body sites. The agents that
are detected may be bacteria (aerobic,
anaerobic, acid fast), fungi (molds and
yeasts), parasites, or viruses.
The Bacteriology section also tests the
various antibiotics to determine the best
agent for therapy.
Histopathology section is where surgical Monday to Friday; 8am – 5pm
specimens are examined at the microscopic
level for pathologic diagnosis and
interpretation.
Cytology section examines smears of body
fluids for evidence of inflammation, cancer,
and other conditions.
Serology section is where patients’ blood Qualitative Serology; 24 hours a day and 7
samples are examined for the presence of days a week
antibodies produced against infectious Quantitative Serology is open Monday to
agents that causes hepatitis, measles, and Friday; 7am – 3pm)
HIV.
Donor Serology section specifically Monday to Friday; 8am – 5pm
examines donors’ blood samples for the
presence of antibodies. This is to ensure the
blood that will be used for patient
administration is free of infectious
diseases.
Blood Bank Production prepares blood Monday to Friday; 8am – 4pm
components, derivatives, and products for
transfusion. Blood Bank Production ensures
that the donor is free of infectious diseases.
 They are also in charge of ensuring that
there is a supply of various blood products
that are readily available for patient
administration.
Drug Testing The Drug Testing Laboratory performs Monday to Friday; 8am – 4pm
screening tests for prohibited drugs,
specifically THC and MET.
Immunology Immunology section is where blood Monday to Friday; 6am – 4pm
samples are analyzed to quantify tumor
markers and thyroid hormones.
Out Patient Receiving & Releasing Area This is where out-patients go to have their Monday to Friday; 6am – 4pm
blood samples taken or submit specimen to
be analyzed by the laboratory. This is also
where out-patients can claim the results of
their laboratory requests.
Newborn Screening Newborn screening section provides an 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
assessment if a baby has conditions that can
affect its long-term health or survival. An
example of which is a congenital metabolic
disorder that may lead to mental retardation
or even death if left untreated.

Reference:

Department of Health. (2016). Laboratory Section. Retrieved from: https://drmc.doh.gov.ph/services/public-health-services/other-

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