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Pathology Overview

The Department of Pathology offers a comprehensive range of laboratory tests for diagnosis, management and prevention of a wide variety of diseases. The professional staff are experienced in advising on the interpretation of test results pertaining to conditions such as metabolic disorders, cancers and infectious diseases. 

The Client Services Section of the Department of Pathology is the collection and reception centre for specimens sent from other hospitals, clinics, laboratories and referring organisations. For more information on the tests and services provided by the department, please refer to "Pathology Laboratory Services" .

Clinical Biochemistry

  • Routine Biochemical Profiles (Including Renal/ Liver/ Lipid/ Electrolyte/ Cardiac/ Blood Gas Panels)
  • Hormones (Including Thyroid/Reproductive/Adrenal Panels)
  • Tumour Markers
  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (Immunosuppressants by LC-MS/MS)
  • Drugs (Paracetamol and Salicylates)
  • Vitamins (Including A, B12, E)
  • Trace Metals (Including Zinc, Copper, Lead)
  • Specific Proteins (Including Complement 3 and 4)
  • Myeloma Panels (Including Free Light Chains)
  • IEM Investigation (Including Amino acids, Organic acids, Glycosaminoglycans )

Histopathology & Cytology

  • Gynaecological Cytology (Pap smears)
  • Non-gynaecological Cytology
  • Routine & Specialised Surgical Biopsies
  • Frozen Section Service
  • Consultation Service
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Immunofluorescence
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Academic Autopsy

Microbiology

  • Bacteriology
  • Mycology
  • Parasitology
  • Mycobacteriology
  • Immunology
  • Virology

Industrial

  • Antibiotic Assay
  • Disinfectant Assay
  • Sterility Tests

Cytogenetics

  • Chromosome Karyotyping
  • Cancer Cytogenetics

SGH Blood Bank Blood Tranfusion Test

  • ABO Rh Typing
  • Antibody Screening
  • Antibody Titration
  • Direct Coomb's Test
  • Indirect Coomb's Test
  • Compatibility Tests

National Laboratories

  • National Reference HIV Laboratory
  • National Poliomyelitis Laboratory
  • National Reference Laboratory For Acid-Fast Bacilli (Smear) Testing
  • National Measles Laboratory

24-Hour Service

The following tests are available on a 24-hour basis:

  • Biochemical Tests
  • Routine Biochemical Profiles
  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
  • Drugs (Paracetamol and Salicylates)

· Blood Transfusion Service

  • Please refer to SGH Blood Bank listing above

 

Staff MembersSub-Specialty
Head & Senior Consultant
Assoc. Prof. Tan Puay Hoon MBBS, FRCPA, FAMS, MD, FRCPath, MIAC, Adjunct Associate ProfessorHistopathology, Cytology
Emeritus Consultant
Assoc. Prof. Chiang Shih Chuin, Gilbert MBBS, FRCPA, FCAP, FRCPath, FAMS, Clinical Associate ProfessorHistopathology
Dr. Sng Ewe Hui, Jimmy MBBS, Dip Bact, FRCPA, FAMSImmunology, Microbiology
Senior Consultant, Director of Infection Control
Dr. Ling Moi Lin MBBS, DP BACT, FRCPA, CPHQ, PBM
Senior Consultant
Dr. Busmanis Inese Aisma MBBS, FRCPA, FAMSHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Issam Al Jajeh MD, AM. BD. PathologyHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Rafay Azhar MBBS, FRCPathHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Chan Hok Ling, Norman MD (McGill U, Montreal), AM.BD, Pathology, FRCP (Path) CanadaHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Chan Kwai Peng MBBS, Dip Bact, FAMS, FRCPAVirology
Dr. Satina Chang MD, AM.BD. Pathology, FASCP, FASC, DiplomateCytology
Dr. Angela Chong Phek Yoon MBBS, FRCPathHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Hwang Siok Gek, Jacqueline MBBS,FRCPA, FAMSHistopathology, Cytology
Assoc. Prof. Koh Tse Hsien MBChB, MSc, DTM&H, FRCPath, FRCPAMicrobiology
Dr. Loh Hwai Liang, Alwin MBChB(Hons), FRCPathHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Ngan Cheng Lai, Cecilia MBBS, MSc, FRCPA, FAMSImmunology, Microbiology
Dr. Oon Lin Ean, Lynette BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCP, FRCPAMicrobiology, Virology
Dr. Minnie Pang MBBS, FRCPath, FAMSHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Kesavan s/o Sittampalam MBBS, FRCPA, MBAHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Sng Li-Hwei MBBS, FRCPA, FAMSMicrobiology
Assoc. Prof. Sng Tsun Yee, Ivy MBBS, DPH, FRCPA, FAMS, Clinical Associate ProfessorHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Angela Takano Physician & Surgeon's Degree, (Mayor De San Marcos) AM.BD. Anatomical & Clinical Pathology, AM.BD. CytopathologyHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Tan Ai Ling MBBS, Dip Bact, FRCPA, FAMSMicrobiology
Dr. Leornard Tan Hwan Cheong MBBS, MRCPath, FAMSHistopathology, Cytology
Assoc. Prof. Tan Soo Yong MBBS, Dip RCPath, FMRCPath, DMJ (Path), D.Phil (Oxon)Histopathology, Cytology
Dr. Tay Leng MBBS, Dip Bact, FRCPA, FAMSMicrobiology
Assoc. Prof. Tien Sim Leng MBBS, M Med (Int Med), FAMS, FRCPA, MBA, Clinical Associate ProfessorHaematopathology, Transfusion Medicine, Cytogenetics
Assoc. Prof. Yeo Chin Pin MBBS, FRCPA, FAMSChemical Pathology
Dr. Yeo Gwek Cheng, Mavis MBBS, Dip Bact, DTM&H, FRCPA, FAMSMicrobiology
Consultant
Dr. Ahmed Syed Salahuddin Diplomate in American Board of Pathology in Cytology, Diplomate American Board of Pathology (Anatomic and Clinical), MBBS, FMGEMS, FLEXHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Rama Narayana Deepak MBBS, FRCPA, FAMSMicrobiology
Dr. Ho Liam Pock MBBS, FRCPAHaematopathology
Dr. Jabed Iqbal MD, AM.BD. PathologyHistopathology, Cytology
Assoc. Prof. Lai Siang Hui MBBS, DMJ (Path), FRCPath, Adjunct Associate ProfessorHistopathology
Assoc. Prof. Lim Kiat Hon, Tony MBBS, FRCPath, FRCPA, Adjunct Assistant ProfessorHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Wan Wei Keat MBChB, FRCPath(UK)Histopathology, Cytology
Consultant (Part-time)
Dr. Nirmala Pathmanathan MIAC, FRCPA, MBBS, BSc(Med)
Associate Consultant
Dr. Chan Kian Sing MBBS, FRCPAMicrobiology
Dr. Michelle Chan Mei Fung MBBS, FRCPathHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Sangeeta Mantoo FRCPath(UK) , MD (Pathology) , MBBS
Dr. Selvarajan Sathiyamoorthy MBBS, DCP, MCSHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Sim Heng Chiak James MBBSMicrobiology
Registrar
Dr. Lee Ming MBChBHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Lim Ming Yee MB BCh BAOHistopathology, Cytology
Dr. Dr Ng Tong Yong MBBS, MRCPMicrobiology

Location

Department Office:

Pathology Building Outram Road
Singapore 169608
Tel: 6326 5287
Fax: 6222 6826


Last Modified Date :17 Nov 2011