Various Branches of Medical Science

Clinical Chemistry:

• Technologists analyze the chemical and hormonal contents of body fluids in order to assess body functions or physical condition.

Haematology:

• Examine blood cells and determine haemoglobin and red cell conditions.
• Detect and determine type of anaemia and blood disroders like leukemia.
• Assess the patient’s body mechanism of blood coagulation.

Blood Transfusion Service:

• Collect blood from patient and donor.
• Conduct blood group test.
• Carry out tests to ensure safe transfusion.

Microbiology:

• Examine and identify bacteria and other microorganisms which cause infections.

Immunology / Serology:

• Examine elements of the human immune system and its response to foreign bodies.
• Detection of infections using immunological or serological techniques.

Histopathology:

• Cut and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists.

Cytology:

• Prepare slides of body cells
• Examine these cells microscopically for abnormalities that may signal the beginning of a cancerous growth.

Molecular Biology:

• Perform complex protein and nucleic acid testing on cell samples.

The MISSION of Medical Laboratory Professional is:

• To complement the role of clinicians and other health care personnel;
• In order to serve the health authority or organization so as;
• To help people improve and sustain their health status as well as;
• To enjoy a better quality of life.

Working relationship with other health care professionals with the primary OBJECTIVE of ensuring a high standard of care for the patients they serve.