The Department of Clinical Pathology (PATH) provides quality clinical laboratory services, which include the examination and analysis of various types of patient specimens to provide important information to the clinicians for diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and the monitoring of disease progress. The Department also provides specialist interpretation and advice to the clinicians for patient management. Blood transfusion and autopsy service are also part of our PATH service. There are divisions including Anatomical Pathology (including Histopathology, Cytology and Mortuary), Chemical Pathology, Haematology & Blood Bank, Clinical Microbiology and Molecular Pathology.

Scope of Service
- Laboratory tests in Anatomical Pathology (including Histopathology, Cytology and Frozen section service), Chemical Pathology, Haematology & Blood Bank, Clinical Microbiology and Molecular Pathology.
- 24-hour Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and essential test services.
- 24-hour Blood Transfusion service
- Autopsy Service
Service Hours
Anatomical Pathology Laboratory
- Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
- Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed
Chemical Pathology Laboratory
- Monday to Friday: 08:45 - 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
- Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed
Rapid Response Laboratory and Blood Bank
- 24-hour
Haematology Laboratory
- Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:25
- Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
- Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed
Microbiology Laboratory
- Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 15:00
- Sunday & Public Holiday: 09:00 - 13:00
Molecular Pathology Laboratory
- Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed
Contact Us
1/F, Pathology Block. Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital