Introduction
Laboratory medicine is a medical department whose main task is to conduct and interpret tests related to the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of diseases using patient's blood, urine, feces, body fluids, and tissues.
Gachon University Gil Medical Center Laboratory Medicine is composed of Department of Clinical Chemistry, Diagnostic Blood, Clinical Microorganisms, Diagnostic Immunity, Molecular Genetics, Cell Genetics and Transfusion Medicine, as well as field studies (POCT), flow cytometry, urethral examination, and tissue compatibility testing. It acquires the new certification for excellent laboratory every year to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of the test. In addition, we provide the best medical services by quickly introducing the latest medical knowledge and examination techniques.
Area
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The laboratory fully automated system was introduced in 2010 that operates 24/7, and is expected to be upgraded to the 3rd generation system very soon. This automated system can operate automatically for centrifugation of samples, test using biochemical equipment, immune equipment, refrigeration of samples and re-testing if necessary. In addition, biochemical tests such as general chemistry, special chemistry, urine chemical tests and immunological tests such as general immunity, viral markers, endocrine hormones, and tumor markers are provided through reliable and systematic results by strict quality control using integrated computerization.