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 subspecialties include:


Clinical Biochemistry
• Routine Biochemical Profiles
• Hormones
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
• Vitamins A and E
• Trace Metals
• Lipids
• Tumour Markers
• Cardiac Markers
• Thyroid Function Tests
• Specific Proteins
• IEM Investigation

Histopathology & Cytology
• Gynaecological Cytology (Pap smears)
• Non-gynaecological Cytology
• Immunohistochemistry
• Immunofluorescence
• Gross and Microscopic Tissue Interpretation
• Academic Autopsy
• Electron Microscopy
• Consultation Service

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

Industrial
• Antibiotic Assay
• Disinfectant Assay
• Sterility Tests

Cytogenetics
• Chromosome Karyotyping
• Cancer Cytogenetics

SGH Blood Bank
Blood Tranfusion Tests
• 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 Influenza Laboratory
• National Reference Laboratory For Acid-Fast Bacilli (Smear) Testing
• National Reference Laboratory For Legionella Testing in Water

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

• Biochemical Tests

Ø Potassium
Ø Sodium
Ø Chloride
Ø Urea
Ø Glucose
Ø Bicarbonate
Ø Amylase (serum)
Ø Creatinine
Ø Calcium
Ø Magnesium (for infants only)
Ø Blood Gases
Ø Troponin T
Ø Creatinine Kinase (CK) & CKMB
Ø CSF Examination - a smear for organisms will be done if the cell count exceeds 10 or the glucose level is less than 0.6 mmol/l.
Ø Total Bilirubin (for infants only)
Ø Ionic Calcium
Ø Salicylates (serum)
Ø Paracetamol
Ø Methotrexate
Ø Digoxin
Ø Phenytoin

Blood Transfusion Service
Please refer to SGH Blood Bank listing above

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 Services: A Practical Handbook" .