clinical laboratory

In the past, the importance of clinical laboratories in the healthcare system was not well
realized. Throughout time, more physicians have recognized the need for laboratory tests to
confirm their diagnoses and to support the monitoring of their patients as to its response to
therapy. Aside from its known value to individual patients, the function of clinical
laboratories was also used for screening and surveillance of diseases significant to public
health. The goal of all clinical laboratories is providing  high-quality diagnostic testing which
underlines the need for improving laboratory capacity. Addressing human and financial
resources, training and supervision, planning and budgeting, quality assurance, logistics and
supply, biosafety and equipment management and other relevant laboratory aspects were
found to be necessary to optimize laboratory services provided to patients.
As the challenges faced by the clinical laboratories constantly arise, the most important
value for each healthcare professional is the recognition of its significance for the patient
welfare.